Sr. Architect - Java Full Stack

Job Description

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Location Address: Pune, State of Mahārāshtra 411001 India (IN)

Careers with CDK Global – where to next?
So who are we and what do we do?
CDK Global is the largest global provider of integrated information technology and digital marketing solutions to automotive dealerships and manufacturers in more than 100 countries worldwide for the world’s biggest car brands. Although we operate on a global scale, we are small by comparison and that is a good thing. It means that we are still a business where every person matters and where anyone can make an impact on our growth and success. We have opportunities in a wide range of business areas so wherever in the world you join us, you will get the support, training and tools you need to make significant steps forward in your career.

Senior Architect

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Product Managers to define strategies for product capabilities, business applications and processes at CDK.
• Work with Business and Engineering leadership throughout the planning process and the prioritization of strategic and tactical issues. Participate in the process to prioritize and scope future product capabilities and initiatives.
• Defines engineering standards, metrics and recommend tools to measure it.
• Assess new issues and take ownership of establishing protocol for problem resolution
• Hire bright talent and plans resource needs and allocations to support products, initiatives, and support.
• Ensures service levels are understood and met.
• Applies problem-solving skills to provide customer support to resolve escalations
• Proactively engages other leaders in cross-functional efforts. Openly share plans and strives to prevent surprises for other organizations.
• Foster open communication within and between teams. Communicate effectively with engineering leadership. Keep leaders apprised of any issues or concerns. Take a 'no surprises' approach to communication within the department and with the business.
• Set uncompromisingly high standards of performance for self and subordinates.
• Act as a change agent, initiating appropriate changes to support business growth, reduce operational costs, and/or improve service levels.
• Propose product enhancements and the adoption of new features, including new technologies
• Previous experience working in product development organization is a plus

Qualification:

• 14 - 18 years of experience leading teams, with demonstrated ability in providing managerial leadership to a product-based, team-centric organization
• Experience with frameworks and technologies; Examples: MVC, Visual Studio, C/C++/.NET,JSON, AJAX, SSL, SOAP/REST tools
• Extensive knowledge or exposure to Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Familiarity with cloud computing and Dev Ops, preferably worked in Identity Access Management
• Experience with webpage loading techniques and integrating UI code with server side platforms
• Comfortable working with senior management, technical leaders, quality assurance engineers and software developers. Ability to interact with business executives in business terms.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate and empower others.
• Full lifecycle development experience on large projects, creating distributed and scalable systems. Strong knowledge of industry standards and techniques in development and testing.
• Familiarity with a variety of SDLC methodologies (i.e. RUP, XP, Scrum, Lean, etc.)
• Proven record of process analysis and continuous improvement.
• Experience with object-oriented and service-oriented systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to influence technical discussions and decisions.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university

Who do we look for? We look for people with the right cultural fit. That means being passionate and enthusiastic and having what it takes to drive our business forward. We also look for people who are keen to develop new knowledge and skills, because our growth is ultimately dependent on yours. What can we offer you? To help us attract and retain the best, we pay people according to performance, not tenure. Excel in your role here and the rewards will be excellent too. We will also help you to grow your career, not only through focused investment in learning and development but also by enabling you to explore the opportunities our global market has to offer. Start your Journey with CDK Global.