Solution Architect

About KPMG in India

KPMG entities in India are professional services firm(s). These Indian member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada.

KPMG entities in India offer services to national and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focussed and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the Indian business environment.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically adept Solution Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong hands-on background, responsible for translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and robust technical solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of the entire software development lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to deployment, operations, and continuous improvement. The Solution Architect will play a pivotal role in shaping our technical roadmap, ensuring architectural alignment, and driving the adoption of best practices across product development, infrastructure, and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solution Design & Architecture:
• Lead the design and development of end-to-end technical solutions, ensuring they meet business needs, technical requirements, and architectural standards.
• Create detailed architectural diagrams, technical specifications, and design documents for various systems and applications.
• Evaluate and recommend technology choices, frameworks, and patterns to optimize performance, scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide technical guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to design principles.
• Product Development Lifecycle:
• Collaborate closely with product managers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide architectural oversight throughout the product development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment and beyond.
• Champion agile methodologies and practices within the technical teams.
• DevOps & Automation:
• Drive the adoption of DevOps principles and practices, including continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and automated testing.
• Design and implement scalable and resilient deployment pipelines.
• Promote infrastructure-as-code (IaC) principles.
• Infrastructure & Cloud Expertise:
• Architect and design solutions leveraging leading cloud platforms, with a strong focus on Azure and/or AWS.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of cloud services such as compute (VMs, containers, serverless), storage, networking, databases, and security services.
• Optimize cloud resource utilization for cost efficiency and performance.
• Possess a solid understanding of on-premise infrastructure concepts and hybrid cloud deployments.
• Cybersecurity:
• Integrate security best practices into all phases of the solution design and development lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities at the architectural level.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations.
• Advise on security controls, identity and access management (IAM), data encryption, and network security.
• Exposure to AI & Emerging Technologies:
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
• Evaluate the applicability of AI/ML solutions to business problems and integrate them into architectural designs where appropriate.
• Understand the architectural implications of integrating AI/ML models and data pipelines.
• Leadership & Communication:
• Act as a technical leader and mentor to development teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Influence and drive architectural decisions across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a relatedfield.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5+ years in a Solution Architect or similar senior architectural role.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering complex, scalable, and secure enterprise-level solutions.
• Extensive experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure and/or AWS) is mandatory, including hands-on experience with core services.
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven, serverless) and their application.
• Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, Python, .NET, Node.js).
• Solid understanding of databases (relational and NoSQL).
• Experience with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Terraform, Ansible).
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity principles, best practices, and common vulnerabilities.
• Exposure to AI/ML concepts, frameworks, and deployment patterns (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Azure ML, AWS SageMaker) is a significant plus.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional).

Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in tech communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer KPMG India:

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