Chief Integral Architect

DXC Technology; India; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly work arrangements

Professional development

Conference attendance

Job summary

DXC Technology is seeking a strategic Chief Architect to lead enterprise modernization initiatives. You will design scalable cloud-native SaaS architectures, establish governance, and guide platform migrations across diverse teams.

Lead a high-performing architecture team, collaborate with product, engineering, operations, and security, and drive alignment with executive stakeholders to secure long-term competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise software architecture; 5+ years in lead architect roles.
• Experience delivering a modern Policy Administration System or comparable enterprise platform.
• Direct experience modernizing legacy enterprise systems to cloud-native SaaS; complex transformations.
• Deep expertise in microservices, event-driven, CQRS, domain-driven design and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive modernization roadmap with milestones and success metrics.
• Design a scalable, cloud-native SaaS architecture leveraging modern technologies and DXC Assure Platform principles.
• Lead the technical strategy across modernization initiatives including platform migration and tech stack decisions.
• Establish governance, standards, and guidelines; conduct design reviews for consistency across teams.
• Build and mentor a high-performing architecture team and foster technical excellence.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Agile delivery

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Based on the results of an Architecture Assessment currently underway, you will develop a comprehensive modernization roadmap with clear milestones and success metrics
• Design and define a scalable, cloud-native SaaS architecture leveraging modern technologies, microservices patterns, and best practices for enterprise systems using DXC's Assure Platform principles and structures
• Lead the technical strategy across all modernization initiatives, including platform migration, technology stack decisions, and infrastructure evolution
• Establish and maintain architectural governance, standards, and guidelines; conduct design reviews and ensure consistency across teams
• Build and mentor a high-performing architecture team; foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Operations, and Security teams to balance technical rigor with business pragmatism
• Define and communicate the technical vision to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; drive alignment across the organization
• Evaluate and make technology decisions (frameworks, databases, cloud platforms, tooling) that support long-term product competitiveness
• Ensure the architecture supports non-functional requirements: performance, security, reliability, compliance, and scalability at enterprise scale

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise software architecture experience, with at least 5+ years in a Chief Architect, Principal Architect, or Lead Architect role
• Proven track record of successfully defining and delivering a modern Policy Administration System, billing system, or comparable enterprise platform
• Direct experience modernizing legacy enterprise systems to cloud-native SaaS models; demonstrated success navigating complex technical transformation programs
• Deep expertise in modern architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, CQRS, domain-driven design) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong background in building and scaling systems for enterprise customers; understanding of compliance, security, and multi-tenancy requirements
• Excellent communication skills; ability to articulate complex technical concepts to C-suite executives, boards, and technical teams
• Track record of building and leading high-performing technical teams in a collaborative, inclusive environment
• Experience working in agile, fast-paced technology vendors; comfort with iterative delivery and rapid decision-making

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with subscription billing, recurring revenue, or SaaS commercial platforms
• Exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) or formal architecture methodologies
• Background in B2B SaaS product companies; understanding of product-market fit and platform evolution
• Demonstrated thought leadership: speaking engagements, published articles, open-source contributions, or recognized expertise in enterprise architecture
• Experience with data analytics, reporting, and real-time processing at scale
• Prior exposure to regulated industries (finance, telecom, insurance) and compliance-heavy environments

What We're Looking For

Beyond credentials, we seek a leader who:

• Is intellectually curious and passionate about solving hard technical problems at scale
• Balances perfectionism with pragmatism; knows when to refactor and when to ship
• Thrives in ambiguity and can navigate organizational complexity while maintaining technical vision
• Has genuine empathy for both users and the teams building the product
• Is humble, collaborative, and actively seeks diverse perspectives before making decisions
• Takes ownership and accountability; doesn't shy away from difficult conversations or trade-offs

What We Offer

• A critical, high-impact role in a technology vendor; the opportunity to shape the future of an enterprise platform serving thousands of users
• Direct partnership with executive leadership; a seat at the table in strategic business decisions
• AN opportunity to build a team of talented architects to mentor and lead
• The autonomy and resources to drive meaningful technical transformation
• Competitive compensation and benefits; flexibility and remote-friendly work arrangements
• Professional development and conference attendance; investment in continuous learning
• A collaborative, inclusive engineering culture that values diverse thinking and psychological safety

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.