Associate Director – Architect and AppDev Technology

Location: Hyderabad or Bangalore

• Experience: 18 to 22 Years

WinWire technologies is looking for an Associate Director to join their offshore delivery team.  As an Associate Director – Technology, you will build high performing technology teams, define best practices & assist teams to operationalize them and be a trusted leader in cutting edge technologies and innovations (Azure App Dev, Azure infra and DevOps) which will accelerate in delivering world class solutions to WinWire customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

People First

• Should involve in the hiring process that includes creating job descriptions, initial screening, shortlisting, and interviewing the candidates for lead and architect cadres.
• Should define Architecture mentorship program(s) and operationalize them through direct reports.
• Should encourage team members to be part of WinWire events like Brown Bag sessions, HR conducted events and any other events as applicable.
• Should collaborate with Learning & Development team to define the training needs for cadres that are technical by nature.
• Should collaborate with Project Managers to understand the concerns raised on the direct reports. Mentor and coach the direct reports to resolve the respective concerns.
• Despite these efforts, the concerns are not getting resolved, work with HR team to initiate the Performance Improvement Program (PIP) as per the organization policies.
• Should identify team members for the appropriate reward and recognition programs.
• E.g., Spot Award, Quarterly Award and Annual Award.

Technology Leadership

• Should define technology adoption and governance process for the new or upcoming cutting-edge technologies.
• Should define architecture review process for all development, infrastructure, and assessment projects as part of TQA process.
• Should define and work with the L&D department and drive readiness of the identified new/ upcoming cutting-edge technologies.
• Should demonstrate skills by building demo-able solutions and proof of concepts.
• Should contribute/ provide inputs to the practice team to conduct Brown Bag sessions / submit blogs for demonstrating WinWire’s technical capabilities.
• Should participate and contribute to events, conferences, and webinars to share insights in the identified technology areas.
• Should provide necessary technical assistance/ review to support automation of WinWire’s internal processes.

Execution Excellence

• Should be well-versed with all customer technologies landscape.
• Should drive, track, and assure technical quality assurance process is followed for all the development, infrastructure, and assessment projects.
• Should conduct regular review with the Architects of the project to ensure smooth Technical delivery.
• Should work with the Resource Management team in identifying the technical team for starting a new project/ executing existing project.
• Should identify skills required for the technical team to perform well in their roles and collaborate with Learning & Development team to upskill them.
• Should own and work with the Delivery team on GO-GREEN plan for any RED/AMBER projects due to Technical Quality.
• Should adhere to WinWire delivery processes.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Degree in Computer Science or related stream from a reputable institution.
• 18+ years of total IT experience with at least 10 years in software application development, 5 years in application / solution architecture and 3 years in technology practice development.
• Technical proficiency in Microsoft platform during the initial stage of the career preferred.
• Should be able to validate effort estimation, work breakdown structure, scope and timeline for app dev, infrastructure and Devops based engagements.
• Should be able to review solution design and implementation approaches for all app dev, infrastructure & Devops engagements.
• Should be able to design and develop applications using Microsoft Technology Stack (Azure Cloud. Microsoft .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Azure Resource Manager Templates or Azure Blueprints or Terra Form).
• Should be certified in Azure, preferably Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Strong experience working in an Onsite-Offshore model.
• Superior problem-solving skills, leadership qualities, influencing, communicating, and consulting skills, team/interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills; works well under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

REQUIRED COMPETENCY:

• Should empower team members by providing opportunities to contribute their ideas and put them into practice. Should drive the creativity of the team leading to higher employee engagement and productivity. Should focus on bigger picture and evolve your vision.
• Should be able to think strategically, analyze data and present various options to application development and architecture team members, senior management, and executive level with respect to the future of Information Technology and the alignment of WinWire’s Mission and Vision.
• Should be able to adapt according to the needs as a leader or a team player.
• Should be able to have a meaningful conversation and work collaboratively across departments in the organization.
• Should be able to anticipate, articulate and take ownership of concerns from customers and practice teams and track them to closure.
• Should be able to provide the clarity necessary to make decisions that support the goals and responsibilities.
• Should be able to create connection between teammates and ignite passion in them.