Manager Architect

About Our Company

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 20 years. We are part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence and diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection.

Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions, and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So, if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Job Description

Develop and manage road maps and technical designs, govern implementations and ensure ongoing application health by applying a broad understanding of all areas of architectural domains (data, infrastructure, applications and security). Expertise will be applied to highly complex and/or broad scale projects in a general area or focused in a specific technical area (e.g. Cloud, Compute, Storage, Backups, Containers, Middleware and Disaster Recovery). Translate business needs into technical solutions by planning, developing and refining to-be architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Major areas of accountability: Strategy/Road Map Development ~~ Design ~~ Risk Assessment ~~ Practice Leadership ~~ Governance for Cloud, Compute, Storage, Backups, Containers, Middleware and Disaster Recovery.

• Develop current to future state architecture road maps. Align and promote enterprise technology (data, infrastructure, applications and security) principles and strategy. Contribute to and author application and capability strategies. Establish, maintain and apply architecture standards, disciplines and principles. May or may not lead people. (30%)

• Use appropriate design techniques and methodologies to translate project requirements into detailed designs, consistent with platform strategy and road map. Design external system interface architecture that includes appropriate application of techniques and standards. Determine integrated hardware and software architecture solutions that meet performance, usability, scalability, reliability, security and business/functional requirements. (30%)

• Create effective and efficient control patterns, conduct risk evaluations, and enforce policies and standards to enable the enterprise to conduct business at an appropriate level of risk. Research and recommend technology to improve current systems. Ensure capabilities are reviewed and compliant with appropriate levels of risk respective to hardware/software currency, performance/availability, security and information/transaction integrity and drive the awareness of required improvements. (20%)

• Maintain deep expertise in architectural modeling, frameworks, emerging technologies, and best practices. Mentor and develop less experienced technical staff. Provide technical leadership in both business-as-usual and crisis conditions. Recommend new procedures and processes to drive desired results on diverse projects. Perform industry research with external parties and maintain networks amongst peers. (10%)

• Develop and communicate governance parameters that take into account stakeholders' interests and processes with measurable results. Partner with other architects to ensure alignment and integration across portfolio boundaries and promote an enterprise focus on applications management. Develop and build strong relationships within and across the lines of business and use effective communication skills to influence and accomplish strategic application architecture objectives. (10%)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; or related work experience.

• 12-17 years of relevant experience required.

• Broad experience across architecture practices (data, infrastructure, applications and security) with depth of experience in at least one area.

• Knowledge of Enterprise-wide architecture and ability to 'see the big picture' and how it affects current and future technologies.

• Internal/External consulting experience that spans organizational boundaries and includes influencing technology and business leaders.

• Depth of experience in the architecture, design, implementation and support of complex enterprise solutions.

• Exposure to multiple, diverse technical configurations, technologies, and process improvements.

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to explain highly technical solutions to technical and non-technical teams.

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to set direction and lead teams in implementing complex architectures.

• Strong analytical skills to be able to break down complex problems and design appropriate solutions, leveraging industry patterns where applicable.

• Exposure to cloud technologies (preferably AWS/ Azure) - any cloud certification will be good to have.

• Significant business knowledge and multiple areas of concentrated technical expertise (e.g. full stack architecture).

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least three (3) days per week, with flexibility to work from home two (2) days per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

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Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.