Solution Architect

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop application solutions using microservices architecture.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable and reliable application solutions.
• Oversee the development lifecycle, ensuring best practices in coding, testing and deployment.
• Develop and implement strategies for adopting microservices, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Guide the team in decomposing monolithic applications into microservices.
• Design and manage robust integration frameworks to ensure seamless data and process flow across applications.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment and enhance application delivery.
• Ensure that application solutions adhere to security best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Implement security measures to protect data integrity and privacy.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive technical projects and achieve strategic objectives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for application designs, processes and procedures.

Mandatory skill sets:

• Strong knowledge of microservices design patterns, RESTful services and API management.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go) and frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for deploying and managing applications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex application issues.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience in project management and ability to lead technical teams.

Preferred skill sets:

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect or equivalent.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools for infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with ITIL processes and practices.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in application architecture.
• Experience working in government or large enterprise environments.

Years of experience required:

6 to 10 years of experience in application architecture and development with a focus on microservices.

Education qualification:

B.E. / B.Tech / MCA in Computer Science / Information Technology or related fields