Web Solution Architect

Location: Kharadi, Pune

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living

Smith+Nephew is looking for a Web Solution Architect to design and lead the technical solutions for our digital customer platforms, including smith-nephew com and Smith+Nephew Academy. You will work closely with product owners, developers, and business teams to turn business needs into modern, cloud-ready, web-based solutions.

What will you be doing?

• Own and deliver end-to-end web solutions — from user stories and architecture through development, testing, and production release
• Provide hands-on technical leadership including technical grooming, developer guidance, solution design support, and code reviews
• Lead Agile technical discovery, backlog refinement, and sprint-level architecture planning with product and engineering teams
• Drive code quality, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and release readiness to ensure fast, stable, and secure deployments
• Define and enforce web platform, CMS, and reusable component architecture standards while maintaining clear, lightweight technical and architecture documentation
• Self-manage priorities, handle competing demands, follow ITIL-based change processes, and translate technical decisions into clear business language.

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Certifications: Sitecore 10 .NET Developer Certification (mandatory),
• ITIL Certification, AEM certification is good to have.
  Experience: 10+ years of experience in web development, digital platforms, or software engineering, including hands-on coding and architecture work
• Min of 5+ years relevant experience in a solution or technical architecture role for web applications, CMS platforms, or cloud-based digital platforms, with a focus on digital customer experience.
• Experience with commercial CMS platforms, including Sitecore, AEM (Adobe Experience Manager), Drupal, or equivalent, and web platform standards for delivering enhanced digital customer experiences.
• Strong experience in front-end technologies (React, Angular, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3) and back-end integration (REST APIs, microservices, cloud services like AWS or Azure).
• Proven experience in end-to-end web solution delivery, including design, development, code review, deployment, and post-release support for customer-facing websites or portals.
• Should be flexible in supporting the portfolio as per requirement.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance, mentor developers, and lead Agile technical sessions (grooming, discovery, sprint planning).
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices, automated testing, and release management.
• Strong understanding of ITIL change management processes, Agile release management, and software development lifecycle.
• Ability to self-manage priorities, handle multiple competing demands, and translate complex technical concepts into clear business language for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams (UX, marketing, product, IT) to deliver scalable, high-performance, customer-focused web solutions.

You Unlimited.

We believe in crafting the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion + Belonging: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving. Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/).

Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your Future: Major medical coverage + policy exclusions and insurance non-medical limit. Educational Assistance.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Privilege Leave, Floater Leave.
• Your Wellbeing: Parents/Parents in Law’s Insurance (Employee Contribution of 8,000/- annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, mentoring
• Extra Perks: Free Cab Transport Facility for all employees; One-Time Meal provided to all employees as per shift. Night shift allowances.

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