Solutions Architect

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC)

is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world’s most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the development of future-state architecture and ensure its effective adoption.
• Provide direction, guidance, and definition for architecture programs that support business strategies.
• Advocate and support enterprise IT strategies, identify and analyse business drivers, and recommend improvement solutions.
• Work on complex bids and respond to RFPs, requiring deep knowledge in specialized architecture areas such as Core Insurance applications, network security, and information systems.
• Lead consulting or architectural engagements with Insurance Clients as a Technical Solutions Consultant.
• Conduct in-depth technical discussions with clients, providing tailored solutions that align with their IT landscape and future roadmap.
• Break down large-scale projects into manageable components, determining suitable IT products through technical analysis and research.
• Produce documentation to monitor project progress and ensure quality.
• Establish in-house best practices and coding standards and conduct research \& development on relevant technologies.
• Create quick prototypes/POCs using the latest tools and technology.
• Conduct sizing estimations and cloud architecture design, with a focus on AWS.
• Engage with clients on technical discussions in a business context and provide solutions.
• Understand the clients' IT landscape and advise them on a roadmap to the future.
• Collaborate with other DXC offerings and functional areas to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Provide strategic consultation to customers on business processes and organizational structures.
• Facilitate agreement on work models to meet business requirements and leverage technology to optimize business processes.

Key Tasks:

• Identifying organizational needs and engaging with clients on technical discussions in a business context.
• Advising clients on IT roadmaps and future-state architecture.
• Designing system frameworks or solutions based on the latest technologies.
• Liaising with various stakeholders to ensure proposed solutions meet customer needs and contribute to successful sales.
• Providing consultation to customer technology and service managers online-of-business (LOB) issues, identifying and resolving potential problems and conflicts.

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and operational managers.
• Strong knowledge of technical applications, quality standards, legislation, and best practices.
• Ability to adapt, prioritize, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Strategic thinking and anticipation of potential problems, issues, and solutions.
• Knowledge of the insurance technology landscape and business.

Technical Requirements:

• Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in an architect role.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Insurance/BFSI industry.
• Technical knowledge of Java/J2EE, SQL, SAP, Oracle, SQL Server, Spring framework, XML, JSON, and Web Services.
• Experience in developing RESTful APIs and designing Open APIs with JSON Schema.
• Proficiency in data modelling and source code management tools such as GITHUB.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
• Knowledge of MongoDB, AngularJS, container technologies, and DevOps tooling (e.g., Jenkins, Chef).