CHIEF ARCHITECT - Enterprise Architecture

Happiest Minds Technologies; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,200,000 - 7,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Happiest Minds Technologies is seeking a seasoned Principal Architect to lead enterprise transformation initiatives and define architecture strategy. You will provide technology leadership across complex programs, engage with CXOs, govern enterprise solutions, and mentor engineering teams.

The role requires strong consulting, governance, and stakeholder management capabilities, with a focus on business-technology alignment and continuous improvement within a hybrid Bangalore-based setting.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of IT experience with 7+ years in architecture leadership roles.
• Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, and Digital Transformation.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience in architecture governance, consulting, and strategic planning.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and transformation roadmaps.
• Lead architecture and design for large-scale business and technology transformation programs.
• Engage with business leaders and executives to align technology investments with business objectives.
• Establish architecture standards, governance frameworks, and best practices.
• Drive solution reviews, risk assessments, and architecture assurance.
• Support pre-sales, proposals, RFPs, and client advisory engagements.
• Mentor architects, technical leaders, and engineering teams.
• Drive innovation, reusability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Solution Architecture

Digital Transformation

Stakeholder Management

Executive Communication

Architecture Governance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Cloud

Security

Program Management Certifications

Job description

Principal Architect

Experience: 15+ Years

Location: Bangalore / Hybrid

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Principal Architect to lead enterprise transformation initiatives, define architecture strategy, and provide technology leadership across complex programs. The role requires strong consulting, stakeholder management, governance, and solution architecture capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Define enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and transformation roadmaps.
• Lead architecture and design for large-scale business and technology transformation programs.
• Engage with business leaders and executives to align technology investments with business objectives.
• Establish architecture standards, governance frameworks, and best practices.
• Drive solution reviews, risk assessments, and architecture assurance.
• Support pre-sales, proposals, RFPs, and client advisory engagements.
• Mentor architects, technical leaders, and engineering teams.
• Drive innovation, reusability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Experience & Skills

• 15+ years of IT experience with 7+ years in architecture leadership roles.
• Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, and Digital Transformation.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience in architecture governance, consulting, and strategic planning.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Industry-recognized Architecture, Cloud, Security, or Program Management certifications preferred.

Key Success Factors

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Executive presence and consulting mindset.
• Ability to balance business needs, technology strategy, and delivery execution.
• Strong mentoring and leadership capabilities.

Ideal Candidate:

A business-focused architecture leader capable of engaging with CXOs, shaping transformation strategies, governing enterprise solutions, and leading high-impact client engagements.

Enterprise Architecture