Software Technology Architect / Senior Architect

Role Overview
The Software Technology Architect / Senior Architect is responsible for defining, governing, and guiding the technical architecture across complex, high-scale enterprise systems. This role requires extensive hands-on expertise in modern engineering practices, strong proficiency in Java and Python, and the ability to architect distributed, cloud?native, and data?centric platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & Design

• Define end-to-end architecture for enterprise applications, platforms, and services using modern design principles.
• Produce architectural blueprints, design documents, API specifications, and integration models.
• Evaluate, select, and govern technology stacks across Java, Python, and related frameworks.
• Ensure architecture aligns with scalability, security, performance, and reliability requirements.
  

Technical Leadership

• Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout the software lifecycle.
• Mentor engineering teams on standards, best practices, and architectural principles.
• Lead POCs, prototyping, and technology evaluations.
  

Software Development

• Contribute to critical modules using Java, Python, or other required technologies.
• Review code and validate design patterns.
• Build reusable components and platform-level services.
  

Cloud, DevOps & Infrastructure

• Architect solutions for AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Lead infrastructure-as-code, container orchestration, and CI/CD practices.
• Define security models, compliance patterns, and cloud governance.
  

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with product and business teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Communicate architecture decisions and trade-offs to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in long-term technology planning.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of software engineering experience; 4+ years in an architect role.
• Strong hands-on proficiency in Java and Python.
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures.
• Expertise in Spring Boot, Django/FastAPI, or similar frameworks.
• Solid experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, Kafka/RabbitMQ, and caching mechanisms.
• Strong background in cloud-native architecture and DevOps practices.
• Solid knowledge of monitoring and observability platforms.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data engineering, ML workflows, or analytics systems.
• Knowledge of enterprise SaaS, content/media platforms, or large-scale distributed systems.
• Familiarity with architectural frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Understanding of compliance and security standards.
  

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.