Architect, Software Engineering - Integration

Tekion Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous stock options

Medical Insurance coverage

Job summary

Tekion Corporation in Bengaluru seeks a seasoned Software Platform Architect to lead the design, development, and evolution of scalable integration platforms across products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define standards and guide architectural decisions for reliability, scalability, and security.

You will mentor engineers, evaluate technologies, oversee internal and third-party integrations, and maintain architecture documentation while staying ahead of industry trends in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or related field
• 10+ years of software development and architecture experience
• Experience building event-driven, large-scale platforms
• Proficient with Kafka, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Experience with cloud platforms and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Strong APIs, microservices, data storage, and integration knowledge
• Experience in SaaS platform architecture and Agile environments
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, and security/compliance in enterprise software
• Experience using AI tools (Augment, Cursor, Claude code)

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of Integration and System Integrator Platform platforms
• Define and promote architectural patterns, best practices, and standards across the engineering organization
• Collaborate with development teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions
• Evaluate and select technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet platform needs
• Oversee integration with internal and third-party systems, ensuring data integrity
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide guidance to engineering teams
• Identify and address bottlenecks, vulnerabilities, and system failures
• Maintain documentation of architecture, processes, and best practices
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
• Mentor and coach engineering teams on architectural principles

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Cloud architectures

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kafka

MongoDB

ElasticSearch

MySQL

PostgreSQL

SpringBoot

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Architect, Software Engineering - Integration

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

Job Introduction

The Software Platform Architect is responsible for the high-level design, development, and evolution of scalable software platforms that support multiple products and business needs. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams— including engineering, product, and operations—to define technology standards, guide architectural decisions, and ensure the platform’s reliability, scalability, and security.

Key Role and Responsibilities

Lead the architecture and design of Integration and System Integrator Platform platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical strategy.

Define and promote the use of architectural patterns, best practices, and standards across the engineering organization.

Collaborate with development teams to translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and modular solutions.

Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet platform needs.

Oversee integration with internal and third-party systems, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance.

Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

Identify and address potential bottlenecks, vulnerabilities, and system failures.

Maintain documentation of architecture, processes, and best practices.

Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the platform.

Mentor and coach engineering teams on architectural principles and practices.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Experience in building at event driven applications at scale

10+ years of relevant experience in software development and architecture, with a focus on building platforms or large-scale systems.

Experience is large scale messaging systems like Kafka

Experience using Mongodb, ElasticSearch, MySQL, Postgresql

Proven experience in building platform components using the java, SpringBoot.

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).

Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices, data storage, and integration methodologies.

Experience in SaaS platform architecture or development.

Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Experience with security, compliance, and regulatory requirements for enterprise software.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Experience working in Agile environments.

Experience in using AI tools (Augment, Cursor, Claude code)

Perks and Benefits

Competitive compensation.

Generous stock options.

Medical Insurance coverage.

Work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies.

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