Senior Solution Architect (Product & Services)

Job Description

Position Overview As a Senior Solution Architect, you will be a strategic leader, architecting and guiding the implementation of sophisticated technology solutions for both our innovative product development and critical client service engagements. Leveraging 12-17 years of deep experience, you will bridge business objectives with technological execution, ensuring robust, scalable, secure, and strategically aligned solutions our clients. This pivotal role demands a unique synthesis of profound technical expertise, sharp business acumen, and exceptional leadership to navigate the dual demands of product innovation and bespoke service delivery across diverse projects and technologies. You will define the technical vision and drive its uccessful realization. Key Responsibilities Your responsibilities will span strategic design, product and service lifecycle management, technical leadership, stakeholder engagement, and governance. Strategic Solution Design &Architecture  Translate complex business strategies, product requirements, and client needs into comprehensive architectural blueprints for both product offerings and customized service solutions. Lead architectural vision and strategy across internal product roadmaps and client projects, adapting fluidly to shifting contexts.  Ensure all solutions are inherently scalable, resilient, secure by design, and strategically aligned with our clients' enterprise architecture and business goals. This alignment is critical for long-term viability and maximizing technology investments.  Evaluate, select, and champion appropriate technologies, platforms, architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, serverless, EDA), and design principles tailored to each product feature or service engagement, profoundly influencing evolutionary capacity and deployment efficiency.  Develop, maintain, and enforce comprehensive architectural documentation (diagrams,standards, best practices) for clarity and consistency across product and service teams. Product & Service Lifecycle Management  Collaborate with product management to define and refine product architecture, influence roadmaps with technical insights, and ensure technical feasibility and architectural soundness of new features. Early involvement is crucial for preempting costly missteps.  Partner with service delivery and client engagement teams to design and customize solutions aligned with client expectations, contracts, and operations, requiring nuanced understanding of service design and adaptability.  Oversee architectural integrity during implementation, providing decisive technical leadership and mentorship to development and delivery teams across product and service projects.  Conduct rigorous architectural reviews and assessments, ensuring adherence to design principles, quality benchmarks, and non-functional requirements across all projects. Technical Leadership & Mentorship  Provide expert technical guidance, strategic advice, and dedicated mentorship to engineering teams and fellow architects, fostering continuous learning.  Champion architectural best practices, advocate for emerging technologies, and drive a culture of innovation and technical excellence.  Lead and oversee proof-of-concept (PoC) projects to evaluate new technologies and architectural approaches before wider adoption, de-risking innovation. Stakeholder Management & Communication  Serve as the primary technical liaison and trusted advisor, bridging communication between business leaders, product management, engineering, service delivery, and clients.  Clearly and persuasively articulate complex architectural concepts, strategic decisions, risks, and trade-offs to technical and non-technical audiences, including C-level executives.  Proactively manage stakeholder expectations, negotiate priorities, and resolve conflicts regarding architectural direction and technology choices. Governance & Continuous Improvement  Establish, implement, and manage robust architecture governance frameworks to ensure compliance with standards, best practices, and strategic objectives.  Conduct thorough feasibility studies, risk assessments, and cost-benefit analyses for proposed solutions and architectural changes.  Continuously evaluate and recommend strategic improvements to architectures, processes, and technology stacks to enhance efficiency, performance, scalability, and reduce TCO.  Stay abreast of the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, architectural paradigms, and best practices relevant to solution architecture, product development, and service delivery. Required Skills & Experience General Experience  Minimum 12-17 years in IT, with 8+ years in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, or senior technical leadership, significantly influencing large-scale technology outcomes.  Proven track record of successfully designing and delivering complex, large-scale technology solutions within both product development and client service delivery contexts. Technical Expertise  Cloud Platforms: Extensive hands-on experience architecting and deploying solutions on major public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, cloud-native services, multi-cloud/hybrid-cloud strategies, cost optimization, and security best practices.  Modern Architectural Patterns: Expertise in designing and implementing solutions using microservices, serverless, EDA, API-driven design, and DDD.  DevOps & Automation: Strong understanding and experience with DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, IaC tools (e.g., Terraform), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).  Data & AI/ML: Solid experience with data architecture principles (big data, data lakes, data warehousing, real-time streaming) and familiarity with integrating AI/ML capabilities (LLMs, GPT, predictive analytics). A proven track record of leveraging AI-driven tools, such as GitHub Co-Pilot, OpenAI, and Gemini, in daily workflows to improve efficiency, refine project estimations, and drive substantial productivity gains.  Security Architecture: In-depth knowledge of security architecture principles, IAM solutions (e.g., SailPoint, Okta), threat modeling, data protection, and compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).  Integration Technologies: Proficiency in designing integration solutions using API-first design (REST, GraphQL), API management platforms, message queuing (e.g., Kafka), and EIP.  Software Development Background: Strong foundational understanding of software development principles and familiarity with common programming languages (e.g.,Java, Python, C#) and frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot, .NET Core).  Enterprise Systems: Experience with the architecture and integration of common enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, HRMS).  Interconnected Technical Skills: Ability to synthesize diverse domains (e.g., microservices on Kubernetes in AWS with CI/CD, real-time data for AI/ML, secured by IAM and APIs). Methodologies  Deep understanding and practical experience applying Agile methodologies (Scrum,Kanban) and principles, with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) experience highly desirable.  Familiarity with IT Service Management (ITSM) frameworks such as ITIL is advantageous.  Experience applying Agile and SAFe in a hybrid product development and client service delivery model. Business Acumen  Strong ability to understand business strategies, market dynamics, competitive landscapes, and client requirements, translating them into impactful technology solutions.  Proven experience in conducting feasibility studies, risk assessments, and TCO/ROI analyses.  Ability to think strategically and holistically, anticipate technology trends, and advise on long-term architectural roadmaps. Leadership & Influence  Proven ability to lead, mentor, coach, and inspire technical teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.  Demonstrated experience influencing senior management and C-level executives on strategic technology decisions.  Capacity to drive organizational change and champion new architectural paradigms.  Effective servant leadership style, providing vision and guardrails while empowering teams. Communication & Interpersonal Skills  Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.  Excellent interpersonal skills, including negotiation, conflict resolution, and consensus building.  Proven stakeholder management capabilities, building trust and strong working relationships. Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills  Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach.  Proven capacity to analyze complex situations, identify root causes, and develop innovative solutions.  Keen attention to detail in architectural design, documentation, and review. Preferred Qualifications  Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or related field.  Relevant and current industry certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS/Azure/GCP Architect, SAFe for Architects, CISSP).  Demonstrable experience within relevant industry verticals.  Record of thought leadership (publications, presentations, open-source contributions). Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹2,000,000.00 - ₹4,200,000.00 per year Schedule: Day shift Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Required) Work Location: In person