Python Architect

Infosys is seeking a Python Technology Architect.  In this role, you will enable digital transformation for our clients in a global delivery model, research on technologies independently, recommend appropriate solutions and contribute to technology-specific best practices and standards.  You will provide inputs for identifying best-fit architectural solutions for one or more projects; develop design of applications, provide regular support and guidance to project teams on complex coding and issue resolution with the objective of ensuring best-fit and high-quality technical solutions within the area of technology specialization and in compliance with guidelines, policies and norms of Infosys.  You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide inputs for planning activities to meet non-functional requirements in project - performance engineering track

• Participate in customer discussions during requirement analysis with a knowledge of requirements elicitation and analysis tools and techniques like story boarding, use case analysis, agile user stories, to understand system requirements and non-functional requirements

• Leverage architecture frameworks, principles, models, patterns and standards like TOGAF, Zachman etc. to provide recommendations on solution architecture, implementation approach and deployment options

• Develop design of application using broad knowledge of multiple Build tools keeping in mind conformance to proposed architecture and to achieve functional and non-functional requirements

• Work on performance engineering activities in project including planning, setup/testing oversight and application, interfaces and database tuning

• Provide guidance to project teams on knowledge of relevant quality, process and architectural frameworks and planning/reuse tools to improve technical quality and productivity of the project.

• Provide inputs for build and deployment automation strategy

• Work with project teams to resolve complex technical issues using solution deployment and rollout methods during build, deployment and support

• Perform comparative analysis of multiple products, frameworks and technologies to define technology solution in a pursuit

• Anchor PoC development to validate proposed technical solution/mitigate technical risk

• Provide inputs to create technology and architectural frameworks

• Anchor presentations to customers showcasing thought leadership

• Wherever relevant, coordinates tasks with team members, sets goals and targets, reviews outputs, gives performance-based feedback to ensure that the deliverables are as per the required standards
   

This position is in North Carolina.
Candidate can be either located within North Carolina or work remotely from any locations within the US initially and be willing to relocate to North Carolina within 3 months. This position will require travel to project location.

U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time.
 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.

• 7 years of Information Technology experience

• 5+ years of experience in architecting end-to-end solutions using Python

• Experience in Python server-side backend programming and good understanding of OOPS concepts

• Experience designing and implementing complex solutions for distributed systems

• Experience in leading and mentoring teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sound knowledge of software engineering design patterns and practices

• Strong knowledge in RESTful APIs, Data structures, Algorithms, Collections, Multi-threading and memory management and concurrency

• Experience in Big data ecosystem using Hadoop, Spark, Scala using Python packages and libraries for large scale data

• Good understanding of Agile software development frameworks

• Experience in Banking domain

• Strong communication and Analytical skills

• Ability to work in teams in a diverse, multi-stakeholder environment comprising of Business and Technology teams

• Experience and desire to work in a global delivery environment

The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email or face to face. Travel may be required as per the job requirements.

About Us
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation.

With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

Visit www.infosys.com to see how Infosys (NYSE: INFY) can help your enterprise navigate your next.

Infosys is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.