Enterprise Architect

Saaki-Argus-and-Averil-Consulting; Chennai; On-site; INR 4,800,000 - 7,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Saaki Argus And Averil Consulting seeks a senior Enterprise Architect with deep expertise in enterprise technology, AI solution architecture, and pre-sales. You will lead end-to-end solution design across applications, data, cloud, infrastructure, and security, while owning AI solution architecture, scoping, and estimation for RFPs and proposals.

You will develop architecture blueprints, roadmaps, and SOWs, and advise clients on digital transformation, technology modernisation, and governance.

Qualifications

• 1520 years of overall experience.
• 10+ years in architecture roles.
• Experience in pre-sales and commercial estimation.
• 13+ years of hands-on AI solution architecture experience in LLMs, RAG, agentic AI, or LLMOps.
• Expertise in Azure, AWS, or GCP with a professional-level cloud architect certification.
• TOGAF certification and knowledge of architecture domains (application, data, integration, cloud, security).
• Strong client communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client discussions, technical presentations, and pre-sales solution architecture.
• Design end-to-end enterprise solutions across applications, data, cloud, infrastructure, and security.
• Own AI solution architecture, technical scoping, and estimation for RFPs and proposals.
• Develop architecture blueprints, technology roadmaps, effort estimates, TCO/ROI models, and SOWs.
• Advise clients on digital transformation, technology modernisation, and architecture governance.
• Support deal handover, delivery teams, architecture reviews, and reusable solution development.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Pre-sales

Client advisory

AI solution architecture

Estimation / RFPs

Digital transformation

Education

TOGAF certification

Cloud architect certification (professional level)

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Experience: 1520 YearsRole: Enterprise Architecture | AI Solution Architecture | Pre-sales | Client AdvisoryIndustry Preference: Manufacturing/ Consumer Goods/ RetailRole OverviewWe are looking for a senior Enterprise Architect with strong expertise in enterprise technology, AI solution architecture, pre-sales, and client advisory. The role involves designing end-to-end solutions, supporting deal wins, advising clients, and guiding successful technology delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesLead client discussions, technical presentations, and pre-sales solution architecture.Design end-to-end enterprise solutions across applications, data, cloud, infrastructure, and security.Own AI solution architecture, technical scoping, and estimation for RFPs and proposals.Develop architecture blueprints, technology roadmaps, effort estimates, TCO/ROI models, and SOWs.Advise clients on digital transformation, technology modernisation, and architecture governance.Support deal handover, delivery teams, architecture reviews, and reusable solution development.Required Skills & Qualifications1520 years of overall experience, with 10+ years in architecture roles.Strong enterprise architecture, consulting, pre-sales, and commercial estimation experience.23 years of hands-on AI solution architecture experience in LLMs, RAG, agentic AI, or LLMOps.Proven experience taking at least one AI solution from design and estimation into delivery.Expertise in Azure, AWS, or GCP, with a professional-level cloud architect certification.TOGAF certification and knowledge of application, data, integration, cloud, and security architecture.Strong client communication, stakeholder management, and executive presentation skills.PreferredManufacturing, Consumer Goods, or Retail industry experience.Relevant AI certifications.