Corporate Vice President - Integration Platform Architect

Location Designation: Hybrid - 3 days per week
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We are seeking a highly skilled Platform Solution Architect to join our Artificial Intelligence and Data (AI&D) group. The platform architect will lead design and implementation of integration platform and solutions, with good knowledge on various deployment options and development using MuleSoft and microservices architecture hosted on the AWS ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of integration patterns, cloud-native architecture and API management, with a strong focus on creating scalable, reliable, and secure solutions. The role will include a key focus on incorporating AI/ML capabilities into the platform to support advanced analytics and intelligent automation. This role requires ability to consistently communicate across multiple channels (Teams, emails, meetings, conversations), proactively identifying blockers and escalating as needed, organizational skills to support the team in maximizing its performance and ensuring successful delivery of projects.
Responsibilities
Solution Design and Architecture

• Design and architect integration solutions using MuleSoft, ensuring they align with enterprise standards and best practices.

• Develop and implement microservices architecture on AWS, focusing on scalability, reliability, and security.

• Define and maintain architectural guidelines, patterns, and frameworks for API development and integration.

• Design and architect cloud-native platforms that leverage AI/ML capabilities for enhanced performance and decision-making

• Administration of Integration platform

Development

• Lead the design and development of RESTful APIs using MuleSoft, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and secure.

• Establish API governance policies and standards, including versioning, security, and lifecycle management.

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure APIs are implemented according to design and meet business requirements.

• Integrate AI/ML models into microservices architectures, enabling real-time data processing, predictive analytics, and automation.

Cloud Integration

• Architect and deploy cloud-native solutions using a range of AWS services, including but not limited to Amazon Managed Streaming for Apache Kafka (MSK), Amazon S3, Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), and Amazon RDS.

• Ensure seamless integration between on-premises systems and cloud environments, leveraging MuleSoft's hybrid integration capabilities.

• Optimize AWS infrastructure for performance, cost, and scalability in the context of microservices and APIs.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring best practices in MuleSoft, AWS, and microservices are followed.

• Conduct architectural reviews and code reviews to ensure solutions meet architectural and quality standards.

• Mentor and coach team members on integration architecture, cloud technologies, and API development.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand integration needs, gather requirements, and translate them into technical solutions.

• Engage with cross-functional teams, including developers, DevOps, security, and operations, to ensure successful delivery of integration projects.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in API management, cloud computing, and microservices architecture.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and innovation within the integration platform and API landscape.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of experience in solution architecture, with a focus on integration platforms and API development.

• Extensive experience with MuleSoft or equivalent integration platform, API Gateway, ESB.

• Strong experience in designing and implementing microservices architecture in AWS, leveraging various AWS services.

• Proven track record in leading the design and development of large-scale, mission-critical integration solutions.

Technical Skills:

• Deep understanding of integration patterns, SOA, and RESTful API design principles.

• Proficiency in MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, including API Manager, Runtime Manager.

• Strong knowledge of AWS services and cloud-native architecture, including networking, security, and serverless computing.

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automated testing.

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices orchestration.

• Solid understanding of security practices for API development and cloud architecture, including OAuth, JWT, and AWS IAM.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about architecture and design.

• Ability to lead and mentor development teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Skills

• Experience or exposure to Life Insurance industry

• Strong leadership abilities and the ability to foster teamwork

• Experience with cloud-based AI/ML tools and platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Google AI Platform, Azure Machine Learning).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related technology discipline is required. Master's degree is a plus.

Certifications

• MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect (Preferred) or Developer (Optional)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (Preferred)

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Pay Transparency
Salary Range: $144,000-$205,500
Overtime eligible: Exempt
Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
Sales bonus eligible: No
Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
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Job Requisition ID: 91485