Technical Architect (PHP, Python & AWS)

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About Zywave

Zywave is a leading global provider of insurtech solutions, offering innovative software products that empower insurance brokers and agencies to improve client engagement, streamline processes, and accelerate growth. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence to transform the insurance technology landscape.

Job Summary

Technical Architect

Key Responsibilities

1. Architect, design, and oversee the development of

   full-stack applications

   using

   PHP

   and

   Python

   .
2. Define scalable

   cloud-native solutions

   leveraging

   AWS services

   such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, and CloudFormation.
3. Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, QA, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.
4. Define and enforce

   coding standards, best practices, and development workflows

   .
5. Conduct

   code reviews

   , mentor team members, and foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
6. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across backend, frontend, and cloud environments.
7. Drive

   CI/CD, DevOps practices, and containerization (Docker)

   for efficient delivery.
8. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and recommend strategic improvements.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

2. 10+ years of software development experience

   , with at least

   3+ years in a technical leadership or architectural role

   .
3. Strong hands-on experience with

   PHP frameworks

   (e.g., Laravel, Symfony) and

   Python frameworks

   (e.g., Django, Flask).
4. Deep expertise in

   AWS services

   (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, CloudFormation).
5. Proficiency in

   RESTful API design and integration

   .
6. Experience with

   CI/CD pipelines

   ,

   containerization (Docker)

   , and

   Git

   .
7. Strong understanding of

   serverless architecture

   and

   microservices design

   .
8. Familiarity with

   DevOps tools

   (e.g., Jenkins, Terraform).
9. Exposure to

   frontend technologies (React, Vue.js)

   is a plus.
10. Excellent

    leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills

    .

11. Insurance domain experience is highly preferred.

Mandatory Skills

1. PHP

2. Python

3. AWS

4. Git

Good to Have Skills

1. Go
2. React
3. Vue.js
4. Prompt Engineering

Domain Knowledge

1. Insurance domain knowledge is highly preferred.