Software Architect

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Architect

Summary:

We are looking for a Software Architect to lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance software systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on technologist who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about building robust engineering foundations in the tech ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from concept to deployment.
• Create flowcharts, system layouts, and technical documentation to capture requirements and propose effective solutions.
• Define and evolve architecture for

  large-scale, distributed systems

  , ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineering leads, and stakeholders to align technical strategies with business objectives.
• Actively participate in

  agile ceremonies

  including grooming sessions, sprint planning, and demo calls.
• Guide engineering teams in adopting best practices for design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Evaluate and recommend

  modern technologies, frameworks, and tools

  that suit both the Indian market and global scalability needs.
• Ensure systems are secure, cost-optimized, and high-performing, particularly in cloud-native environments.
• Conduct design and code reviews and mentor senior engineers and technical leads to foster growth and technical excellence.

• Champion innovation

  and continuous improvement in engineering processes, tools, and architectural approaches.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in enterprise software development, with at least 3 years in an architectural role.
• Strong expertise in

  Java

  language and programming.
• Deep understanding of

  microservices architecture

  ,

  RESTful APIs

  , and

  event-driven systems

  .
• Extensive hands-on experience in building responsive and dynamic user interfaces using

  Angular

  or equivalent front-end frameworks.
• Knowledge/Experience in working with RDBMS (Oracle/Sybase/PostgreSQL/DB2) and working with complex SQL Queries
• Experience with at least one of the

  cloud platforms

  (AWS, Azure, GCP, Tanzu, etc)
• Solid knowledge of

  containerization technologies

  (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with

  DevOps practices

  ,

  CI/CD pipelines

  , and

  Observability tools

  . (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a global team and work with attention to detail & multitask under tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with global engineering teams.
• Exposure to fintech, e-commerce, SaaS, or enterprise platforms.
• Certifications in cloud architecture or software design (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect).

Benefits:

www.aciworldwide.com