Associate Director - Solution Architecture

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our MMC Tech at MMC Corporate. This role will be based in Noida/Gurgaon Location. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Associate Director - Systems Architecture Solutions

What can you expect?

Primarily focussing on the earlier stages of the software development life cycle, you will collaborate with our Portfolio Delivery function to understand customer and technical needs and design architectural solutions to meet them that are innovative, scalable, reusable and aligned with MMCs technology standards and conventions.

Following project approval, you will form part of the Pod Leadership team tasked with bringing your architectural vision to fruition utilising agile methodologies. You will elaborate your architecture designs and collaborate with our infrastructure and development teams to enable implementation of them with light touch oversight.

• Work with our partners to understand business and technology problems or opportunities
• Provide process, guidance and governance on technology obsolescence, component re-use and platform modernisation
• Design, document and communicate solution designs that accommodate the Agile Principles of fail fast and provide the resilience necessary to accommodate changing and fluid requirements
• Incorporate reuse, standardisation and security-by-design into your solution designs to simplify, secure and accelerate technology delivery
• Be innovative in your design thinking and use your expertise to influence the MMC technology roadmap
• Take your architectural designs through our on boarding processes to ensure they meet MMCs standards and conventions
• Participate in architecture reviews as part of MMCs Architecture Assurance process
• Support the implementation of architectural designs from infrastructure set up through to delivery as necessary
• Provide support for our teams and business partners for cost estimations during budget cycles
• Empower the development teams to deliver your architectural designs with a light touch approach
• Be an involved member in our technology community, championing the latest technologies and trends within MMC and the wider industry, sharing your knowledge, successes and learnings with your colleagues
• Bring a shift left mentality, ensuring that automation and efficiencies are enabled through the solution design

We will count on you for:

• Self-motivated to excel in a remote position, collaborating effectively with a remote team
• You are a self-starter; you can take initiative without waiting for direction.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines
• You are used to working and communicating with both business and technical stakeholders at varying levels of seniority
• Extensive experience in designing and communicating technology solutions that can be traced back to requirements
• An inquisitive mind set with a track record of seeking out and implementing new technologies and architectural patterns
• Required AI Competency:
• AI Evolution & Business Impact: Analyze the evolution of AI technology and its implications for business strategies to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
• AI Governance, Security, Compliance, and Ethics: Ensure compliance with AI governance frameworks, focusing on bias detection, data privacy, and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Generative AI, LLMs, NLP, & Computer Vision: Utilize generative AI and large language models (LLMs) to create intelligent applications, with knowledge of models like GPT and Gemini, prompt engineering, and RAG integration.
• AI-Augmented Development Engineering: Integrate AI tools into the software development lifecycle to enhance coding practices and code reviews (e.g., GitHub Copilot).
• Agentic AI & Autonomous Systems: Design autonomous systems using agentic AI to automate tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Cloud AI & ML Services: Utilize AI and ML services from major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to build scalable, intelligent applications, including model training and deployment.
• Machine Learning (ML) & Deep Learning (DL) Fundamentals: Apply ML and DL principles to design data-driven solutions that enhance business processes.
• Continuous Learning & Collaboration: Stay open to learning about emerging AI tools and methodologies while collaborating effectively with data architects, AI engineers, and technical experts to design and implement intelligent solutions that meet business needs.

What you need to have:

• Significant experience with the following technologies, architectures & methodologies:
• MEAN stack,.Net core, Python or any other middleware technologies
• Multi Factor Authentication
• Single Sign On (OAuth, SAML)
• Containerisation / Kurbenetes
• Microservice based architecture
• Secure By Design concepts
• Secure DevOps
• Exposure to Big Data / Data Lake / BI Tools
• Application Performance Monitoring (APM) techniques
• Agile
• Recognised document standards (C4, UML, Archimate)

What makes you stand out?

• Adaptable communicator, facilitator, influencer and problem solver
• High attention to detail
• Good relationship skills, Proven ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize time effectively

Why join our team?

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s more than 85,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries. With annual revenue of $23 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, caste, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

About Us

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company's 76,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries. With annualized revenue approaching $17 billion, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh advises individual and commercial clients of all sizes on insurance broking and innovative risk management solutions. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations meet the health, wealth and career needs of a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit mmc.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @mmc_global or subscribe to BRINK.