Lead Platform Architect

Role

Lead Platform Architect - Backend Process Automation

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Location

Chennai/Bangalore

Experience:

10-15

Number of openings

1

What awaits you/ Job Profile

• Define and own the backend process automation architecture blueprint for BMW enterprise IT organization.
• Align automation initiatives with business goals, ensuring scalability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Lead architecture governance, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance standards.
• Architect and steer deployment of all automation components on AWS Cloud Platform.
• Lead the design of backend automation frameworks integrating Information Systems (IS), APIs, and connectors.
• Steer implementation of backend process automation using N8N.
• Establish reusable automation patterns and frameworks for enterprise-wide adoption.
• Champion Business Process Management tools for process discovery, modelling, and optimization.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate process models into executable workflows.
• Define API standards, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Architect secure, high-performance integrations between enterprise systems and automation platforms.
• Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure solutions that are secure, scalable, and highly available.
• Collaborate with various teams to gather requirements and architect cloud-based solutions that meet business needs.
• Implement best practices for cost optimization, security, performance, and reliability in AWS environments.
• Develop automation scripts and tools for provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of cloud resources.
• Perform regular system maintenance, backups, and disaster recovery operations.
• Evaluate new AWS services and provide recommendations on their applicability to the organizations needs.
• Document architecture designs, procedures, and policies related to AWS infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the AWS infrastructure as needed.

What should you bring along

• 10-15 years of experience in the software industry.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in cloud platforms and architecture.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Architect or similar role with a focus on AWS.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing principles and best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, WAF, Secrets Manager, Amazon EventBridge, DynamoDB, Lambda, Cloud Watch, ECR, EKS, IAM, etc.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Java, Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc. ) for automation tasks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and logical thinking abilities.
• Extensive knowledge across the entire SDLC.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and practices.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow tool for ITSM (IT Service Management)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Must have technical skill

• AWS Architect Skills
• Kubernetes
• Version control GitHub (or equivalent)
• Platform and Architecture maintenance experience in any cloud-based platform
• Workflow Automation
• Infrastructure as Code -Terraform
• Disaster recovery
• DevOps Practices and CI/CD Pipelines
• Security Best Practices in AWS

Good to have Technical skills

• Exposure to AI driven automation.
• Hands-on setup and management experience in any cloud-based Automation tools like UiPath/N8N/Celonis/PowerAutomate Cloud (or equivalent).