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Job Title: Principal Architect Job Location: Hyd/Mohali/Kochi Mode of Work: Hybrid About the Role Were looking for a seasoned Principal Architect who thrives at the intersection of client innovation and organizational growth. Youll design transformational enterprise solutions for our clients while simultaneously driving Softobizs technical evolution, ensuring that every client engagement strengthens our capabilities and every internal innovation enhances our client value. This role demands someone who can seamlessly move between architecting solutions for enterprise clients and shaping the technology roadmap that keeps Softobiz at the industry forefront. Your expertise will directly influence both our clients competitive advantage and our own market position. What Youll Do Solution Architecture & Innovation Design and deliver enterprise-grade solutions that solve complex business challenges while continuously identifying opportunities to enhance Softobizs service offerings and technical capabilities. Lead architectural discussions with client executives and internal leadership teams, ensuring that every solution we build advances both client success and our organizational learning. Technical Strategy & Roadmap Execution Develop and execute comprehensive technology strategies that serve dual purposes - solving immediate client needs while building reusable capabilities that strengthen our competitive position. Lead the implementation of Softobizs technical roadmap by driving adoption of new technologies, establishing development standards, and ensuring successful delivery of strategic initiatives. Evaluate emerging technologies through the lens of both client value and internal advancement, then champion their adoption across the organization. Client Engagement & Internal Leadership Serve as the primary technical advisor for enterprise clients while mentoring internal teams on advanced architectural patterns and emerging technologies. Your client-facing experience will directly inform our internal training programs, standards development, and capability building initiatives. Thought Leadership & Market Intelligence Build Softobizs reputation as a technology innovator by translating insights from client engagements into thought leadership content, internal best practices, and new service offerings. Your deep understanding of enterprise challenges will guide both our marketing strategy and our research and development priorities. Required Expertise Enterprise Architecture Experience 12+ years designing large-scale enterprise solutions with demonstrated success in client-facing roles. You should have a track record of leading complex transformations that deliver measurable business value while building lasting client relationships that drive organizational growth. Cloud & Infrastructure Mastery Deep expertise across major cloud platforms with experience designing hybrid and multi-cloud strategies that balance client requirements with platform optimization. Your cloud architecture decisions should reflect both immediate solution needs and long-term scalability considerations that benefit future engagements. Distributed Systems & Integration Extensive experience with microservices architectures, distributed systems design, and enterprise integration patterns. Youll need to solve complex integration challenges for clients while establishing reusable patterns and frameworks that accelerate future project delivery. Data & AI Integration Proven ability to architect modern data platforms and integrate AI/ML capabilities into enterprise applications. Your experience should span both traditional data warehouse modernization and cutting-edge AI implementations, with an understanding of how these capabilities can be packaged into repeatable service offerings. Technology Leadership & Execution Experience leading technical teams and driving successful implementation of architectural standards in both client and internal contexts. You should be comfortable presenting to C-level executives while also leading change management initiatives, establishing development processes, and ensuring successful adoption of new technologies across teams within our organization. The Impact Youll Create Your architectural decisions will directly influence enterprise client outcomes while simultaneously building Softobizs reputation as the premier technology partner for enterprise transformation. Every solution you design becomes a case study that enhances our market position, and every internal process you improve strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional client value. Youll work with cutting-edge technologies on high-stakes projects while helping shape the future direction of both client enterprises and Softobiz itself. Your expertise will drive revenue growth through exceptional client delivery and operational excellence through continuous organizational improvement. What Were Looking For Strategic Thinking - Ability to see beyond immediate project requirements to identify opportunities for long-term value creation, both for clients and for Softobiz. Technical Excellence - Deep expertise across modern technology stacks with a proven ability to make architectural decisions that scale and evolve with changing business needs. Client Focus - Experience building trust with enterprise stakeholders and translating complex technical concepts into clear business value propositions. Innovation Mindset - Passion for emerging technologies coupled with the judgment to evaluate their practical application in enterprise contexts. Execution Excellence - Proven track record of not just designing strategies but successfully implementing them, with experience leading cross-functional teams through complex technology transformations and organizational change initiatives. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred 12+ years of enterprise architecture experience with at least 5 years in client-facing roles Deep expertise in cloud platforms, distributed systems, microservices, and enterprise integration Experience with data architecture, AI/ML integration, and modern development practices Strong communication skills with experience presenting to executive audiences Industry certifications in relevant technology platforms Why Join Softobiz Youll have the opportunity to work with industry-leading clients while helping build the technology organization that will define the next generation of enterprise solutions. Your expertise will directly impact both immediate client success and long-term organizational growth, creating a unique career experience that combines the excitement of cutting-edge client work with the satisfaction of building something lasting. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and significant opportunities for professional growth and industry recognition.
