Application Lead

Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

As an Application Lead, you will lead the effort to design, build, and configure applications, acting as the primary point of contact. Your day will involve overseeing the application development process and ensuring seamless communication within the team and stakeholders.

• Expected to be an SME
• Collaborate and manage the team to perform
• Responsible for team decisions
• Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions
• Lead the effort to design, build, and configure applications
• Act as the primary point of contact
• Ensure seamless communication within the team and stakeholders
• Provide guidance and support to team members
• Architectural Leadership:
• Serve as the Azure Solution Architect with specific sector knowledge, setting the direction for cloud architecture and ensuring alignment with the organization's technical strategy and O&G industry standards.
• Uphold industry best practices and standards specific to the O&G sector.

• Construct and continuously update an Azure-focused technology roadmap, aligning with the organization's long-term goals.
• Explore and identify cutting-edge Azure services and features that can propel technological advancement. Strategically plan and implement upgrades to bolster the organization's competitive position and enhance the scalability of Azure-based solutions.

• Take the lead in design and architecture complex Azure solutions, with a strong focus on ensuring scalability, robust security, and cost-effectiveness and alignment with nuanced demands of the O&G industry.

• Work in tandem with various service lines, such as engineering divisions and business stakeholders, to align Azure architectural strategies with the core business objectives and ensure the designs are in sync with the business's forward direction. Possess the ability to effectively communicate Azure technical strategies to non-technical stakeholders, thereby facilitating their participation in informed decision-making.

• Offer Azure technical leadership and mentorship to solution squads.
• Cultivate an environment of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical prowess across the organization.

• Guarantee Azure solutions meet regulatory demands and O&G-specific standards, including those related to safety, environment, and operations.

• Proactively identify and assess technical risks linked with Azure infrastructure and applications. Collaborate with multifaceted teams to formulate and implement measures to alleviate the detected risks. As a Solution Architect, it is crucial to pinpoint potential risks during the solution development phase and devise comprehensive risk mitigation plans for all solutions crafted.

• Stay informed about emerging technologies, trends, and standards in the oil and gas industry. Evaluate the potential impact of new technologies and provide recommendations for adoption both in upcoming solution designs as well as enhancement of solution architectures.

• Engage with external vendors and technology associates to scrutinize third-party offerings compatible with Azure. Integrate these third-party solutions effortlessly, ensuring they complement and reinforce the broader Azure architectural strategy and the business objectives.c

• Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Solution Architecture, Microsoft Azure Architecture
• Strong understanding of cloud computing principles
• Experience in designing scalable and secure applications
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies
• Ability to analyze complex technical requirements and provide innovative solutions
• Must have Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering or information technology or Relevant field.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar.
• Microsoft AZ900 Certification & AZ 305 Certification
• TOGAF or ArchiMate or Zachman or equivalent architecture frameworks experience
• Experience in automation using Python, Gen AI, AI Ops, etc.
• Experience with data integration, data warehousing, and big data technologies.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., any 2 of following: Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes, ECS, GKE, AKS, EKS, Rancher, Apache Mesos, Nomad, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of the O&G sector's operational workflows, including the intricacies of exploration, extraction, refining, and distribution activities, to tailor cloud-based solutions that complement the industry's unique needs.
• Competence in tackling technical hurdles specific to the O&G domain, such as efficient asset management in isolated areas, processing extensive seismic datasets, and ensuring compliance with strict regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in leveraging Azure cloud technologies to enhance the O&G Industry's operational effectiveness, utilizing tools like IoT, advanced data analytics, and machine learning for better results

• The candidate should have a minimum of 12 years of experience in Solution Architecture
• This position is based at our Bengaluru office
• A 15 years full-time education is required