Solution Architect

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Key Responsibilities

• You will use appropriate tools, including holistic models of components and interoperability, to contribute to the development of infrastructure architectures in specific business or teams.
• You will Produce detailed component specifications and translate these into detailed designs for implementation using selected products.
• Within a business change programme, helps prepare technical plans and cooperates with business assurance and project resources to ensure that appropriate technical resources are made available.
• Provide advice on technical aspects of infrastructure deployment and integration (including requests for changes, deviations from specifications, etc.) and ensures that relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices are applied correctly.
• You will Ensure all Architecture documents for projects that are assigned are reviewed and approved to the appropriate standard
• Ensure all Architectures for involved projects are consistent in driving improvements in implementation / performance and maintainability
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of specific specialisms, and provides expert advice regarding their application.
• Can supervise specialist consultancy. The specialism can be any aspect of information or communication technology, technique, method, product or application area.
• Responsible for dissemination of technical information relating to their specific specialism, to ensure a high degree of multi aspect technical capability in the team
• Ensures team members understand the importance of adhering to their regulatory obligations and responsibility for implementation of company policies and procedures.
• Ensure team members understand the operating model and the functional and individual responsibilities
• Specifies and designs large or complex systems. Selects appropriate design standards, methods and tools, consistent with agreed enterprise and solution architectures and ensures they are applied effectively.
• Review others' system and infrastructure designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, and integration of multiple systems and technology.
• Contribute to policy for selection of architecture components.
• Evaluate and undertake impact analysis on major design options and assesses and manages associated risks.
• Ensure that the system design balances functional, service quality, security and systems management requirements.

Knowledge Required

• Atleast 10 years of experience required
• Awareness of architecture framework (in a previous organisation), PCI Compliance and FCA Regulations and IDLC
• Familiar with infrastructure components & platforms e.g. .Postgres, Kubernetes, SQL, Datastage, CICS, z/OS, Windows, Linux, application infrastructure, IP networking for LAN, WAN, DC, Cloud and associated components
• Familiar with frameworks & design patterns, e.g. ESB, MVC, etc.
• Familiar with web architectures, APIs, cloud infrastructure, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, etc. and DBMS architectures
• Familiar with architecture tools & utilities, e.g. MS office Suite, MS Visio, PowerPoint
• Familiar with Experian products/applications - Non-functional capabilities / requirements
• Familiar with Compliance & Security - Security related Architecture

• Formal architecture certification such as TOGAF is desirable
• Industry or vendor specific certification is desirable

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site and Glassdoor to understand why. 

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, color, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. 

Benefits 

Experian care for employee's work life balance, health, safety and wellbeing. In support of this endeavor, we offer best-in-class family well-being benefits, enhanced medical benefits and paid time off. 

• You will be #LI-hybrid based in Hyderabad and reporting to your manager. 

• This is individual contributor (Non-Managerial) role

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

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