Senior Solutions Architect

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Role Overview

Senior Solution Architect

Key Responsibilities

Architecture Design & Delivery

• Translate complex business and technical requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing architectural solutions.
• Define and design system and application architectures across multiple technology domains.
• Develop architectural blueprints, proof of concepts (PoCs), and technical documentation to guide development teams.
• Lead modernization efforts for legacy systems, transitioning to cloud-native architectures.

Strategic Planning & Technology Alignment

• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to align product roadmaps with business and technical strategies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks for fit and alignment with enterprise needs.
• Drive the development and implementation of long-term technology strategies and architectural standards.
• Ensure architectural solutions are cost-effective, future-ready, and aligned with the organization's vision.

Technical Leadership & Governance

• Serve as the technical advisor and subject matter expert for critical systems and architecture decisions.
• Guide teams in adopting best practices in microservices, DevSecOps, cloud infrastructure, and CI/CD.
• Promote architectural governance, ensuring consistency, operational excellence, and scalability across initiatives.
• Mentor and coach architects and technical professionals to build internal architecture capabilities.

Collaboration & Enablement

• Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, security, operations, product, business) for end-to-end solution delivery.
• Support and contribute to Agile practices including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and release coordination.
• Lead architecture reviews, contribute to enterprise standards, and ensure technical alignment across programs.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.

Certifications

• TOGAF, Zachman Framework
• AWS / Azure Solution Architect
• Certified SAFe® Architect

Experience

• 12–15 years of experience in enterprise or solution architecture roles in large-scale or complex environments.
• 9+ years in designing and implementing product architectures across diverse platforms and technologies.

Technical Skills & Competencies

Core Expertise

• Strong knowledge of

  cloud computing platforms

  : AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Deep experience with

  application and infrastructure integration

  , modernization, and transformation.
• Proven expertise in

  enterprise integration patterns

  ,

  microservices

  , and

  API design

  .
• Strong grasp of

  CI/CD pipelines

  ,

  DevSecOps

  , and

  infrastructure as code

  (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
• Knowledge of

  containerization and orchestration

  : Docker, Kubernetes.
• Experience in

  event-driven architectures

  and messaging platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Exposure to

  enterprise service buses (ESB)

  and

  API gateways

  (Apigee, Kong, etc.).
• Familiarity with

  zero-trust architecture

  ,

  platform security

  , and

  identity management

  .
• Understanding of

  modern data platforms

  ,

  real-time streaming

  , and

  storage architecture

  .

Leadership & Communication

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to influence technical direction and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated experience in mentoring teams, fostering innovation, and building architecture capabilities.