Job Description

Requisition Number: 97501Architect IThe Architect is responsible for assessing and designing complex solutions to meet our client\xe2\x80\x99s technology and business needs. The Architect is a subject matter expert for strategic client opportunities and provides leadership and technical support to their teammates. Acts as a Team Lead on large engagements.Principle Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Assists with developing new solution offerings, including training plans and sales enablement.
• Provides Project quality assurance and technical oversight.
• Researches and evaluates client systems and architecture; draws conclusions; and develops recommendations in accordance with engagement objectives.
• Leads and manages the creation and execution of project technical budget and scope.
• Discusses project scope and budget with the customer and directs project scope to be able to be implemented on time and budget without sacrificing quality.
• Acts as a team lead on large engagements taking ownership of the project outcome and quality.
• Identifies and resolves project issues with clients.
• Writes proposal components or letters of understanding, as needed, and responds to RFPs and other marketing situations.
• Works with internal personnel to define service opportunities, and develop standards of delivery, templates, and standard work products to meet internal and external delivery expectations.
• Leads identification of business and technical requirements.
• Implements technologies and solutions based on designs.
• Plans own and teams work to meet given objectives and processes.
• Demonstrates analytical and systematic approach to problem solving and mentors team members to follow this/her approach
• Assists with the coaching and mentoring of teammates.
• Helps to develop technology solutions while ensuring a personal specialisation in one or more IT technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ensure that all tasks performed comply with Insight\xe2\x80\x99s Policies and Procedures

The above list is not exhaustive and you may be asked to undertake reasonable additional duties/projects by the Department ManagerKey Skills, Knowledge and Experience:Essential

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in designing, building, and implementing Microsoft solutions based around Azure IaaS and PaaS.
• Azure DevOps, build/deploy CI/CD tools/pipeline, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) experience (Terraform)
• Applying cloud adoption framework and well architected frameworks in enterprise environments
• Experience in Datacentre Migration and Transformation programs of work.
• Understanding of Azure Governance, Security, Identity, Monitoring, Automation (Sentinel, Defender, Azure Security Centre)
• Experience with Apps, Containers, AKS / Kubernetes, and Application Deployment / PaaS solutions
• Knowledge and understanding of foundational active directory and networking principles.
• Proven analysis skills with the ability to work with a client to understand requirements, define and present appropriate solution, and oversee delivery of a solution to the client.
• Comfortable with presenting and communicating technical solutions
• Develop and maintain effective customer and user relationships, including representing Insight at conferences, User Groups and other marketing/PR activities as appropriate.
• Demonstrated project delivery, autonomy and time management skills
• Excellent communication & stakeholder engagement skills
• Understanding of scripting using Azure CLI and PowerShell
• Relevant Microsoft certifications (AZ-900, AZ-500, AZ-104, AZ-3030, AZ-304)

CORE COMPETENCIESINDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORBUSINESS ACCUMENKnowledge of how businesses work current and possible future policies, practices, trends and information affecting business and organization. Understanding of the competition and awareness of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.The ability to pick up on technical things quickly, learn new skills and knowledge, including learning new industry, company, product or technical knowledge.

• Articulates Insight\xe2\x80\x99s value proposition and effectively outlines the capabilities of Insight as an IT solutions provider
• Knowledgeable about current practices, policies and trends that may affect his/her work
• Has the functional/technical competence to satisfactorily perform his/her current role
• Generally knowledgeable about Insight\xe2\x80\x99s competitors

DECISION MAKINGThe ability to make timely, sound decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, experience and judgment; the use of rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions.The capability to utilize concepts and complexity comfortably; learn new concepts quickly; analyse both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiment and find solutions, quickly grasp the essence and the underlying structure of a matter.

• Uses analysis, experience and judgment to make decisions
• Supports recommended solutions using sound analysis
• Probes using logic and a variety of reputable sources for information

ORGANIZATIONThe ability to accurately scope out length and difficulty of tasks and projects, set objectives, develop project plans, anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks; effectively leverage resources (people, funding, material, support) to get things done, orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal, use resources effectively and efficiently.Effective management of one\xe2\x80\x99s own and others\xe2\x80\x99 time to concentrate efforts on the more important priorities and attend to a broad range of activities.

• Scopes the duration and difficulty of tasks to accomplish work within the required timeframes
• Develops project plans and establishes timeframes to meet commitments
• Effectively prioritizes work to ensure business critical assignments are accomplished first
• Schedules and plans work effectively so not to cause additional or unnecessary work for peers

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCEThe skill of utilizing processes to get things done; organizing people and activities, separating and combining tasks into efficient work flow, effective measurement of results, simplification of complex processes to get more with fewer resources.Knowledge of how to design and measure work processes to reduce variances in organization processes, delivering the highest quality products and services; commitment to continuous improvement.

• Recognizes and proposes opportunities for achieving greater efficiencies in one\xe2\x80\x99s job and area of responsibility
• Adheres to company required processes and procedures
• Uses appropriate tools to measure one\xe2\x80\x99s own productivity and effectiveness

RELATIONSHIP BUILDINGRelating well to all kinds of people, up, down and sideways, inside and outside the organization. Building appropriate rapport and constructive, effective relationships.Use of diplomacy and tact.The ability to find common ground and solve problems for the good of all while representing one\xe2\x80\x99s own interests.

• Displays poise and diplomacy when dealing with conflict

• Is coachable and accepts constructive feedback well
• Gives constructive feedback directly and through the appropriate channels

STRATEGIC THINKINGThe ability to align or develop strategies to achieve competitive advantage; translate broad strategies into specific objectives and actions plans.

• Articulates the organization\xe2\x80\x99s vision, goals and strategic imperatives
• Understands how one\xe2\x80\x99s role aligns to the overall strategy of the business

TEAM DEVELOPMENTThe skill to hire the best people available from inside or outside the organization; selects strong people and assembles talented teams.

• Works to acclimate new teammates
• Supports peers in achieving higher levels of performance by sharing resources, expertise and experience

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONThe ability to present in a variety of settings including one-on-one, small and large groups across a variety of audiences including peers, direct reports, clients and leaders, as applicable.The ability to write or speak clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles, getting messages across with the desired effect; provide information people need to make accurate decisions; to know how to do their jobs; and feel good about being a member of the team and organization.

• Demonstrates the ability to converse and engage internal/ external clients in writing and via telephone
• Able to write business appropriate correspondence
• Displays poise, diplomacy and respect in communications
• Adopts appropriate communication style based on the audience

RESULTS ORIENTATIONThe pursuit of everything with energy, drive and a need to finish, seldom giving up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.Drive toward the accomplishment of a goal; working steadfastly and respectfully to push self and others for results.

• Meets deadlines and commitments
• Takes initiative to acquire needed information to adopt changes
• Uses resources (time, knowledge, skills) to achieve deliverables and review own performance against agreed upon objectives

Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.Insight India Location:Level 16, Tower B, Building No 14, Dlf Cyber City In It/Ites Sez, Sector 24 &25 A Gurugram Gurgaon Hr 122002 India

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