Data Solution Architect

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 4500000 - Rs 5100000 (ie INR 45-51 LPA)

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the complete software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through development, testing, deployment, and operational readiness
• Drive Agile and Scrum best practices across large, cross-functional teams, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, release management, retrospectives, and continuous improvement
• Partner closely with product owners and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals and delivery timelines
• Provide architectural leadership with a strong focus on microservices-based design, cloud-native solutions, and scalable system architectures
• Oversee technical design and implementation using modern frameworks, RESTful APIs, and asynchronous programming models
• Lead DevOps initiatives, including CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure management, and deployment automation
• Ensure high standards of quality, security, performance, and compliance across all delivered solutions
• Mentor, guide, and inspire engineering teams, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and technical excellence
• Manage risks, dependencies, and escalations while ensuring SLA adherence and delivery predictability
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, influencing roadmaps, architectural decisions, and delivery strategies
  

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 13-15 years of hands-on experience in software architecture, application development, and technical leadership roles
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing microservices-based architectures and enterprise-scale systems
• Strong experience with cloud platforms, containerization, DevOps practices, and modern application frameworks
• Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, and large-scale delivery methodologies, with the ability to lead distributed teams
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team management skills, with experience managing large and diverse engineering teams
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities to simplify complex technical challenges
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical guidance
• Exceptional communication skills with executive presence and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Passion for building high-quality software products and driving continuous improvement
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field