WNS - Group/Senior Group Manager - Solution Architect/Development Manager

Job description

WNS is looking for a competent Solution Architect/Development Manager for one of its clients. The job holder will be working under the technology services centre of excellence and will be aligned with one or more clients.

Because the jobholder will be working from start to finish on each project, it's essential to understand all aspects of each system, from both a business and technical point of view. This means having a full working knowledge of technologies such as C#, SQL Server, for example, as well as knowledge of one or more software development methodologies with special focus on Agile.

Responsibilities include:

- Design solutions complying with client's Enterprise Architecture standards

- Communicate solution architecture and ensure it is sufficiently documented

- Develop software according to defined requirements in compliance with agreed project planning and standards alone or leading a team as required by the scale of the solution

- Propose end-to-end solution designs addressing business requirements

- Conduct proof of concepts, validating the proposed solution meets the functional and non-functional requirements based on client's reference architecture

- Lead the decision making process for the necessary solution architecture decisions and ensure they are justified and documented

- Ensure functional and non-functional requirements, such as security and performance, are met by the system's architecture and liaise with the stakeholders where necessary

- Assist project manager in defining and estimating work packages and allocating resources according to their skills for project work

- Assist test management by identifying complex parts of the implementation

- Plan go-live with release managers and operations and provide the necessary documentation

- Ensure the delivery of good quality software product

- Liaise effectively with the relevant project teams and other business and IT stakeholders as required;

- Present solution architecture to onsite Enterprise Architecture team and address resulting actions;

- Perform architecture and code reviews for the duration of the project

- Implement software or lead the development effort, according to requirements and client's quality standards

- Contribute in the process of updating client's reference architecture and IT standards when required

Desired Skills and Experience

You need to have at least twelve years- professional experience in an IT Development role, including professional experience as a Solution Architect or Technical Lead

You also need to have a good command of English and should be able to effectively communicate with people over phone, video conferencing etc.

Strong problem solving skills

Ability to build from good relationships with clients/operational managers and colleagues