The applications could be COTS (Common-Off-The-Shelf) vendor software, or Prudential Group software capabilities, or software built by in-house PHI engineering team.
All applications need to adopt common services, platforms, architectural principles, and design patterns.
The right candidate will be accountable to convert business requirements into detailed and low-level technology requirements, in the fastest time possible, with least gaps, and clarity on how the technology and business requirements can be tested at pace, with minimal gaps, and best quality.
Requirement gaps, change requests, non-integrated journeys – all these would signal poor quality deliverables by this candidate.
Job Description
Deeply understand the long-term architectural direction, with emphasis on reusable components, and the interactions between the various applications.
Evaluate business requirements and convert them into solution designs considering Functionality, Interoperability, Performance, Scalability, Reliability & Availability & other applicable criteria
Identify and evaluate alternative design options and trade-offs to handle both functional and non-functional requirements; Prepare designs that consider current applications & architecture, operating models as well as end target state architecture
Responsible for high- & low-level designs of various systems and applications in line with PHI Tech Vision
Own the preparation of detailed design specifications to form the basis for development & modification of applications
Ensure adoption and implementation of defined solutions; Provide technical expertise to enable the application design & iteration; Collaborate with technical teams to develop and agree system integration plans and review progress
Support change programs/ project through technical plans & application of design principles that comply with enterprise and solution architecture standards
Lead governance forums required to create harmony in application designs
Identify & document application/ integration components for recording in a suitable EA tool; Recommend and implement improvements to this processes/ tool(s)
Ensure that Extensions and additions to the defined designs are undertaken frequently in line with ever evolving business and technology landscape but go through rigorous vetting processes.
Ensure that the collaborative nature of capabilities such as design and engineering is coupled with tight governance around non-negotiables like security, availability and performance.
Who we are looking for
Technical Skills & work experience
Proven experience as a Technology solution leader with overall experience between 8 - 18 years
Proven ability with UML (Unified Modelling Language)
Demonstrated ability to understand business strategy & processes & its successful translation into technology low level design
Excellent knowledge of technical architecture and modern design patterns, including micro-services, serverless functions etc.
Deep End-to-End Architecture understanding, including Enterprise Java Stack, Front-End technologies, mobile applications (Android and iOS), Middleware, Databases (SQL & No SQL), Data Warehouses, RESTful APIs, Pub-Sub
Experienced in streaming technology or frameworks such as Kafka
Deep understanding of Enterprise Integration and Messaging Patterns, SOA Governance practices.
Familiar with one or more Architecture Frameworks (e.g. TOGAF etc.)
Good understanding of DevOps
Personal Traits
First and foremost, be an exceptional builder of great people
Highest standards of Collaboration & Teamwork are critical to this role
Strong communication skills & ability to engagement senior management on strategic plans, leading project steering committees and status updates etc.
Excellent problem analysis skills. Innovative and creative in developing solutions
Ability and willingness to be hands-on; Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and handle multiple concurrent initiatives
Excellent organizational, vendor management, negotiation, and prioritization skills
Education
Bachelor’s in computer science, Computer Engineering or equivalent; Suitable certifications for key skills
Language
Fluent written and spoken English
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.
