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Principal Application & Product Architect - Region South (m/f/d)

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Wolters Kluwer

Feb 6

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Milan
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need extensive application architecture knowledge, project leadership skills, strategic analysis prowess, advanced tools proficiency, quality assurance techniques, problem-solving expertise, and mentoring ability.
  • You will lead strategic analyses, develop architectural blueprints, ensure integration, oversee technical specifications, guide teams, monitor costs, and drive architectural best practices and initiatives.

Requirements

  • Expert Architectural Knowledge: Extensive knowledge in application/product architecture.
  • Autonomous Project Leadership: Ability to lead and manage projects independently.
  • Strategic Analysis and Planning: Expertise in strategic analysis and planning for technology projects.
  • Advanced Tools Proficiency: Proficiency in advanced architectural and design tools.
  • High-Quality Assurance: Advanced techniques in ensuring architectural quality and performance.
  • Complex Problem-Solving: Expertise in identifying and solving complex technical challenges.
  • Comprehensive Technical Documentation: Ability to produce detailed and clear technical documents.
  • Mentorship and Guidance: Strong capability to mentor and guide team members toward success.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic analysis of business and stakeholder requirements.
  • Direct the development of comprehensive architectural blueprints and models.
  • Ensure compatibility and integration of new products/services with existing architecture.
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of detailed technical specifications.
  • Lead technical planning sessions and strategy alignment with organizational goals.
  • Drive in-depth testing, validation, and optimization processes.
  • Ensure strict adherence to organizational standards and industry best practices.
  • Identify and address complex architectural and integration challenges.
  • Communicate strategic updates and design modifications to stakeholders.
  • Provide expert guidance and mentorship to team members.
  • Collaborate with CoE and drive the main joint initiatives within the region (security CoE, architecture CoE, DevSecOps CoE).
  • Drive reusability within and across regions.
  • Monitor cloud costs and drive initiatives to reduce or control unnecessary increases.
  • Drive best practices in designing, delivering and monitoring non functional requirements.
  • Ensure that the data about portfolio assets is always updated and in synch with the reality of the systems.
  • Drive main architecture processes like Architecture Reviews, Technical Debt, Architecture Decision Record.
  • Support M&A processes within and outside the region.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Principal Application & Product Architect?

The main responsibility is to lead complex architectural projects, providing expert guidance in creating integrated and innovative solutions that align with organizational goals.

Which regions does the Principal Architect role cover?

The Principal Architect role covers the TAA EU Region South, which includes countries such as Italy and Spain.

What are some of the key skills required for this position?

Key skills include extensive knowledge in application/product architecture, autonomous project leadership, strategic analysis and planning, proficiency in advanced architectural and design tools, and complex problem-solving abilities.

Will I be leading a team in this role?

Yes, you will provide expert guidance and mentorship to team members, supporting their success in project delivery.

What is the focus of the architectural projects led by the Principal Architect?

The focus is on creating comprehensive architectural blueprints and models, ensuring compatibility and integration of new products/services with existing architecture while driving product excellence.

Are there opportunities for collaboration with other teams?

Yes, you will collaborate with Centers of Excellence (CoE) and drive joint initiatives within the region, including security, architecture, and DevSecOps.

What is the approach towards cloud costs in this role?

You will monitor cloud costs and initiate strategies to reduce or control unnecessary increases.

What kind of documentation will be required in this role?

You will be responsible for creating and maintaining detailed technical specifications and comprehensive technical documentation.

How does the role contribute to the organization's technology strategy?

As part of the European technology leadership team, you will contribute directly to the tech strategy of the region, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Are there specific processes that the Principal Architect will drive?

Yes, you will drive main architecture processes such as Architecture Reviews, Technical Debt, and Architecture Decision Records.

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Wolters Kluwer (EURONEXT: WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare, tax and accounting, financial and corporate compliance, legal and regulatory, and corporate performance and ESG sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services. Wolters Kluwer reported 2022 annual revenues of €5.5 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 20,000 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.

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