Software Architect

10 years

4 - 7 Lacs

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Job Description

Job Code: Software Architect

Qualification (Educational): Graduation

Location City: Chennai

Location Country: India

Years of Experience: Experience: 10+ Years
Required Skills & Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering and enterprise-grade architecture.
  • At least 5 years of deep expertise in one or more technical domains (e.g., AI/ML, data analytics, cloud
    migration, ERP/SaaS systems).
  • 5+ years architecting cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Strong technical foundation in:
  • Event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
  • Microservices, serverless, and distributed systems
  • Full-stack technologies (Java/Python/C#, Vue.js/React, Node.js)
  • SQL and NoSQL databases
  • DevSecOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Experience designing and delivering large-scale, resilient, and secure applications.
  • Solid grasp of security protocols (OAuth, JWT) and compliance frameworks.
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture & System Design

  • Architect scalable, secure, and high-performing applications using microservices, event-driven
    architectures, and serverless technologies.
  • Design and implement cloud-native systems optimized for platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and patterns to drive technology modernization.
  • Apply design thinking and domain-driven design (DDD) to solve large-scale business problems.
    2. Technical Governance & Engineering Excellence
  • Define and enforce architectural standards, code quality benchmarks, and performance metrics
    across development teams.
  • Conduct architecture reviews, design validations, and technical POCs.
  • Support engineering managers and leads in scaling systems, solving system-level issues, and ensuring
    technical compliance.
  • Champion DevSecOps, CI/CD automation, and observability practices for resilient systems.
    3. Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Work with product, pre-sales, customer success, and support teams to align architecture with
    business needs.
  • Translate complex business objectives into actionable technical strategies.
  • Provide thought leadership in customer meetings, stakeholder briefings, and architectural deep dives.
    4. Mentorship & Technical Leadership
  • Mentor senior engineers and technical leads (SD3s), shaping their progression into architect or
    engineering leadership roles.  Conduct technical training, brown-bag sessions, and drive adoption of architectural best practices.
  • Promote a culture of experimentation, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement.
    5. Pre-sales & Customer Engagement
  • Collaborate with pre-sales teams to design solution architectures for RFPs, PoCs, and new prospects.
  • Present technical vision and architectural strategies to executive-level stakeholders and clients.
  • Support migration, modernization, and technical discovery initiatives for enterprise customers.
    Required Skills & Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in software engineering and enterprise-grade architecture.
  • At least 5 years of deep expertise in one or more technical domains (e.g., AI/ML, data analytics, cloud
    migration, ERP/SaaS systems).
  • 5+ years architecting cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Strong technical foundation in:
  • Event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
  • Microservices, serverless, and distributed systems
  • Full-stack technologies (Java/Python/C#, Vue.js/React, Node.js)
  • SQL and NoSQL databases
  • DevSecOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Experience designing and delivering large-scale, resilient, and secure applications.
  • Solid grasp of security protocols (OAuth, JWT) and compliance frameworks.
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
    Preferred Qualifications:
  • Hands-on experience in cloud modernization and legacy platform migration at enterprise scale.
  • AWS/Azure/GCP Architect certification is a strong plus.
  • Experience in pre-sales engagements, technical strategy sessions, and customer architecture
    reviews.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML pipelines, data streaming, or event-based analytics.
  • Recognized thought leadership—through talks, blogs, open-source contributions, or technical
    whitepapers

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