Solution Architect

Job: Solution Architect 

Location: Bangalore

 About Us:-

WHY JOIN CAPCO?

you will work on engaging projects with some of the largest banks in the world, on projects that will transform the financial services industry.
We offer:

A work culture focused on innovation and creating lasting value for our clients and employees.
Ongoing learning opportunities to help you acquire new skills or deepen existing expertise.
A flat, non-hierarchical structure that will enable you to work with senior partners and directly with clients.
A diverse, inclusive, meritocratic culture

The solution architect role involves designing and overseeing the implementation of home-grown and commercial-off-the-shelf IT solutions using Microsoft Azure and their integration with various systems and applications. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders, evaluating technology options, and guiding development teams to deliver scalable, secure and efficient solutions.

• Master’s (or) bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or Information Technology or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Must have master’s or bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering or information technology or Relevant field.

• Over all 10 -15 + years of experience required for Solution Architect

• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar.

• 8+ years of prior experience as a solution architect, preferably in the oil and gas industry or 8+ years of prior experience as a software engineer or similar role. Extensive experience in the oil and gas sector, including knowledge of industry-specific challenges and opportunities.

• Microsoft AZ900 Certification & AZ 305 Certification

• Technical Expertise: Strong experience should have an in-depth understanding of Azure services and architecture, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions. They should be adept at designing and implementing complex cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Also, strong experience in multi-cloud environments like AWS, GCP and their application migrations and management in O&G specifically.

• TOGAF or ArchiMate or Zachman or equivalent architecture frameworks experience

• Advanced Problem-Solving: They must possess strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve high-level technical issues. This includes the ability to perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.

• Experience in automation using Python, Gen AI, AI Ops, etc.

• Strategic Planning: The architect should be capable of developing strategic plans for cloud adoption and migration, aligning with the organization's goals. They should be able to evaluate and recommend new technologies and approaches to drive continuous improvement.

• Experience with data integration, data warehousing, and big data technologies.

• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills are essential for translating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, facilitating clear and effective discussions between cross-functional teams, and presenting proposals and progress reports to senior management.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., any 2 of following: Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes, ECS, GKE, AKS, EKS, Rancher, Apache Mesos, Nomad, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes).

• Client Engagement: Capable to work closely with clients (internal clients) to understand their business requirements and constraints, ensuring that the cloud solutions designed meet their needs and expectations.

• Understanding of the O&G sector's operational workflows, including the intricacies of exploration, extraction, refining, and distribution activities, to tailor cloud-based solutions that complement the industry's unique needs.

• Innovation: With extensive experience, they should be at the forefront of innovation, exploring new cloud technologies and methodologies, and integrating them into the organization's practices to gain competitive advantage.

• Competence in tackling technical hurdles specific to the O&G domain, such as efficient asset management in isolated areas, processing extensive seismic datasets, and ensuring compliance with strict regulatory frameworks.

• Leadership and Mentorship: As a seasoned leader, the Senior Solution Architect should set the technical direction and make pivotal decisions that define the organization's cloud strategy, while also serving as a mentor to uplift junior architects and engineers. They must lead by example, inspiring teams through complex initiatives and fostering professional growth by imparting knowledge, best practices, and constructive feedback to nurture the next generation of technical experts.

• Proficiency in leveraging Azure cloud technologies to enhance the O&G Industry's operational effectiveness, utilizing tools like IoT, advanced data analytics, and machine learning for better results

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks (e.g. CircleCI, Jenkins, TeamCity, Travis CI, Bamboo, Bitbucket, etc.)

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.