HOS APS - Solution Architect

Responsibilities Act as the primary technical point of contact for customer implementation projects. Ensure effective stakeholder communication and coordination across internal and external teams. Drive end-to-end implementation, from solution definition to post-go-live support. Lead cutover planning and execution, ensuring deployment readiness. Solution Design & Analysis: Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into system use cases and business process flows. Develop UML diagrams (use case, class, sequence) and conduct impact assessments and data analysis. Design functional solutions using existing components and conduct solution reviews and product demos. Architecture &Technical Collaboration: Contribute to architecture documentation, data modeling (ER diagrams), and support migration projects. Work closely with product R&D and development teams to ensure technical feasibility and adherence to architectural standards. Development & Quality Assurance Guide development teams by reviewing code, ensuring coding standards, and providing constructive feedback. Support SIT, UAT, and E2E testing efforts, including non-functional (performance) testing. Provide technical mentoring to junior developers and uphold quality in delivery. Identify, track, and mitigate risks and issues across the project lifecycle. Escalate critical issues with the necessary technical context for timely resolution. Collaborate with management and regional teams to drive process enhancements. Foster strong relationships with both customers and internal stakeholders. Stay aware of relevant regulatory requirements impacting solution development. Qualifications Must Haves: 8+ years of Java/J2EE development experience, with 1–2 years in a lead role. Proficiency in Java programming language and related technologies (Spring, Hibernate, etc.). Strong understanding of microservices architecture and experience with building microservices-based applications. Experience with RESTful web services, SOAP, and other communication protocols. Familiarity with front-end technologies such as Ember.js, Angular, React, or Vue.js is a plus. Solid understanding of SDLC methodologies—Agile, Scrum, SAFe, and Waterfall, and DevOps practices. Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal skills, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. Flexibility to work in UK/US time zones, as required; willingness to travel as needed Preferred: Hospitality/Travel domain knowledge and or interface development a plus. Proven experience in delivering services to global enterprise customers.