Associate Director

Company Mercer 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