Senior Technical Architect

Key Skills

Java Programming, Leadership, Design, AngularJS, Python Programming, MongoDB, SQL, DevOps, AWS, Big Data Technology, NoSQL, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), DevSecOps, Red Hat OpenShift, Streaming APIs, PaaS, Data Architecture, VR/AR frameworks

Job Description

At AIG, technology is at the heart of everything we do, from underwriting risks to processing claims. The Information Technology team equips our employees with the latest tools to complete their work efficiently and with the highest standards of excellence. The team is responsible for shielding the company’s systems from security risks, while designing technology strategies that enable AIG’s businesses to achieve their goals. AIG’s Information Technology functions include application development and management, enterprise architecture, and technology risk and compliance.

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an aspirational architectural road map for the organization.
• Define technology strategy and architecture decisions for strategic programs.
• Lead and Deliver architecture solutions in alignment with GI IT and business objectives.
• Partner with regional stakeholders and governing boards to enforce architecture standards.
• Initiate and deliver technology evaluations and recommendations Gain GI organizational commitment for enterprise level architecture and infrastructure initiatives.
• Deploy and maintain the architecture repository for technology standards, best practices and tool sets.
• Ensure compliance to Enterprise and GI architectural standards, policies and practices.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of IT industry best practices, technologies, architectures and emerging technologies.

What we’re looking for:

• 10 years or more of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. 5+ years of industry experience.
• Strong leadership/influencing and negotiation skills.
• Able to see big picture/strategic thinker Strong technical knowledge of digital environments including Frontend technologies, APIs, Messaging, Databases, Big Data, Networks and their interactions.
• Understanding of technical architecture and application systems design and integration in a large heterogeneous enterprise environment.
• Hands on experience in Micro services Architecture, Angular/ React, Java/ J2EE, Relational, DBs, NoSQL DBs such as MongoDB.
• Experience working with open source code and frameworks Experience with modern monitoring capabilities including APM (New Relic, Dynatrace, AppDynamics) as well as other instrumentation technologies.
• Experience creating web architecture designs that incorporate resiliency and performance.
• Experience with Cloud infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, Azure and PaaS platforms such as Cloud Foundry, OpenShift.
• Experience with Cloud Native development and building 12 factor applications.
• Experience and understanding of DevOps, DevSecOps, Test Automation, Application Modernization.

What our IT employees like most about working for AIG

• Employee atmosphere and people approach
• Career path and growth potential
• Paid Time Off (AIG recognizes the importance of work life balance)
• Generous Benefits Plan: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Company opportunities for charitable participation and giving
• Opportunity to travel to other worldwide AIG locations