Senior Solution Architect (Product & Services)

As a Senior Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in strategizing and implementing advanced technology solutions for both product development and client service engagements. With your extensive experience spanning 12-17 years, you will be responsible for aligning business goals with technical execution to deliver robust, scalable, secure, and strategically aligned solutions to our clients. Your role will require a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills to drive innovation and excellence. **Key Responsibilities:** - **Strategic Solution Design & Architecture** - Translate complex business strategies and client needs into architectural blueprints for products and services - Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with clients" enterprise architecture - Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and platforms tailored to each project - **Product & Service Lifecycle Management** - Collaborate with product management to define product architecture and influence roadmaps - Customize solutions aligned with client expectations and operational requirements - Provide technical leadership during implementation and mentor development teams - **Technical Leadership & Mentorship** - Guide engineering teams and fellow architects with technical expertise and strategic advice - Champion best practices, emerging technologies, and innovation - Lead proof-of-concept projects to evaluate new technologies - **Stakeholder Management & Communication** - Act as a technical liaison between business leaders, product management, and clients - Articulate architectural concepts to technical and non-technical audiences - Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts - **Governance & Continuous Improvement** - Establish architecture governance frameworks - Conduct feasibility studies and recommend strategic improvements - Stay updated on industry trends and best practices **Required Skills & Experience:** - **General Experience** - 12-17 years in IT with 8+ years in solution architecture - Successful track record in designing and delivering large-scale technology solutions - **Technical Expertise** - Cloud Platforms, Modern Architectural Patterns, DevOps & Automation, Data & AI/ML, Security Architecture, Integration Technologies, Software Development Background, Enterprise Systems - **Methodologies** - Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), IT Service Management frameworks - **Business Acumen** - Understanding of business strategies, market dynamics, and client requirements - Experience in conducting feasibility studies and risk assessments - **Leadership & Influence** - Proven leadership skills, ability to influence senior management - Capacity to drive organizational change and champion new architectural paradigms - **Communication & Interpersonal Skills** - Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills - Strong stakeholder management capabilities - **Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills** - Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities - Attention to detail in architectural design and documentation **Preferred Qualifications:** - Master's degree in Computer Science or related field - Relevant industry certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS/Azure/GCP Architect) - Thought leadership in relevant industry verticals This is a full-time position located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, requiring in-person work.,