Python Technical Architect - Django/Flask (12-16 yrs)

Job Description:

Position : Python Technical Architect

Major Responsibilities :

- Develop and customize solutions, including workflows, Workviews, and application integrations.

- Integrate with other enterprise applications and systems.

- Perform system upgrades and migrations to ensure optimal performance.

- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to applications and workflows using Diagnostic console.

- Ensure data integrity and security within the system.

- Maintain documentation for system configurations, workflows, and processes.

- Stay updated on best practices, new features and industry trends.

- Hands-on in Waterfall & Agile Scrum methodology.

- Working on software issues and specifications and performing Design/Code Review(s).

- Engaging in the assignment of work to the development team resources, ensuring effective transition of knowledge, design assumptions and development expectations.

- Ability to mentor developers and lead cross-functional technical teams.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications for effective workflow/Workview design.

- Assist in the training of end-users and provide support as needed

- Contributing to the organizational values by actively working with agile development teams, methodologies, and toolsets.

- Driving concise, structured, and effective communication with peers and clients.

Key Capabilities and Competencies Knowledge

- Proven experience as a Software Architect or Technical Project Manager with architectural responsibilities.

- Strong proficiency in Python and relevant frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI).

- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps practices.

- Expertise in Azure cloud ecosystem and architecture design patterns.

- Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring and logging.

- Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture and asynchronous processing.

- Deep understanding of insurance domain processes such as claims management, policy administration etc.

- Experience in database design and data modelling with SQL(MySQL) and NoSQL(Azure Cosmos DB).

- Knowledge of security best practices including data encryption, API security and compliance standards.

- Knowledge of SAST and DAST security tools is a plus.

- Strong documentation skill for articulating architecture decisions and technical concepts to stakeholders.

- Experience with system integration using middleware or web services.

- Server Load Balancing, Planning, configuration, maintenance and administration of the Server Systems.

- Experience with developing reusable assets such as prototypes, solution designs, documentation and other materials that contribute to department efficiency.

- Highly cognizant of the DevOps approach like ensuring basic security measures.

- Technical writing skills, strong networking, and communication style with the ability to formulate professional emails, presentations, and documents.

- Passion for technology trends in the insurance industry and emerging technology space.

Qualification and Experience :

- Recognized with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.

- Work experience - Overall experience 10-12 years

- Recognizable domain knowledge and awareness of basic insurance and regulatory frameworks.

- Previous experience working in the insurance industry (AINS Certification is a plus).