Solution Architect (Digital/Data practice)

We are seeking a highly experiencedSolution Architect - Digitalto join our team. This role is pivotal in designing and implementing innovative digital solutions that meet both business objectives and customer needs.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of modern technologies, includingmicroservices architecture, mobile development (Android/iOS), data BI, backend systems, infrastructure, and DevOps.

Responsibilities include:

1. Architecture Design

• Lead the design of end-to-end digital solutions that align with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, design patterns, and best practices for digital transformation.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and meet performance standards, with a strong focus on microservices architecture (preferably in Python).

2. Technical Leadership

• Provide guidance and leadership to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business leaders, developers, and other architects to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in digital architecture, mobile development, and DevOps.

3. Mobile and Backend Development

• Design and implement solutions involving mobile native technologies forAndroid and iOS platforms.
• Ensure smooth integration betweenfront-end and back-end systems, optimizing for performance, security, and scalability.

4. Data, BI, and 3rd Party Integrations

• Lead the integration ofdata analyticsandbusiness intelligence (BI)solutions within the digital architecture.
• Manage 3rd party integrations to enhance digital functionality.
• Utilize BI tools to provide actionable insights for decision-making.

5. UI/UX and Customer Experience

• Collaborate withUI/UX designersto create intuitive, seamless user experiences.
• Ensure digital solutions align with customer expectations, enhancing engagement and satisfaction.

6. Infrastructure and DevOps

• Oversee the design and management of infrastructure components to ensure they are robust, scalable, and secure.
• ImplementDevOpspractices for efficient development, deployment, and maintenance.

7. Enterprise-Grade Software and Team Collaboration

• Bring experience from working withenterprise-grade softwareto ensure the reliability and performance of solutions.
• Foster a strong, collaborative team environment, promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing.
• Act as a thought leader and trusted advisor, building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.

8. Project Incubation and Delivery

• Supportproject incubation, helping to prepare teams for successful project execution.
• Review dashboards and reporting to ensure alignment with key deliverables and progress tracking.
• Assist in addressing customer escalations and build customer confidence.

9. Productivity and Reusability

• Create reusableassets, templates, and toolsto drive productivity improvements.
• Monetize in-house developed accelerators and support key project implementations.

10. Mentoring and Training

• Conductskills gap assessmentsand provide technology mentoring for team members.
• Deliver training on key technologies and architectural best practices.

Primary Skills :

• Bachelor s degreein computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum ofX yearsof experience insolution architecture, with a focus ondigital technologies.
• Strong expertise inmicroservices architecture(preferably Python) andmobile native Android/iOS development.
• Proficiency indata and BI tools,3rd party integrations,UI/UX design, andbackend technologies.
• Solid understanding ofinfrastructure designandDevOps practices.
• Experience withenterprise-grade software and products.
• Excellent problem-solvingand decision-making skills, able to work under pressure.
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to buildstrong relationshipswith team members and customers, serving as a trusted advisor.
• Help with project incubation and delivery preparedness
• Create knowledge assets
• Project progress reviews-Help the accounts deliver successfully by engaging in complex projects or projects in Red/Amber status
• Provide solutioning for complex design requirements and problems
• Review sufficiency of dashboards and status reporting
• Align tech leads for key deliverables reviews
• Help with addressing customer escalations and improve customer confidence
• Assist AMs with account mining
• Own up productivity improvements by creating re-usable assetstemplates, in-house developed tools/accelerators, monetize the accelerators
• Support key project implementations
• Skills gap assessment
• Impart trainings on key technologies
• Technology mentoring

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking:Ability to analyze complex problems and design appropriate solutions.
• Strategic Vision:Understands the long-term objectives and aligns digital solutions accordingly.
• Collaboration:Strong team player, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Innovation:Stays ahead of technological trends and integrates innovative solutions into architecture designs.
• Adaptability:Quickly adapts to evolving business needs and emerging technologies.