Enterprise Architect: R&D

Zs Associates; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards package

Skills-building programs

Multiple career progression paths

Internal mobility opportunities

Job summary

ZS Associates in Pune, India is looking for a Manager in the Enterprise Architect position for its Technology Advisory Group. This role involves designing scalable solutions, engaging with clients, and providing thought leadership in technology and architecture. Candidates should possess a strong engineering mindset with over 8 years of experience in relevant fields, have excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a client-first mentality. The position offers a hybrid working model with travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in designing semantic architecture at an enterprise scale.
• Strong engineering mindset to build highly available and robust architecture frameworks.
• Expertise in IT transformation and application portfolio assessment.

Responsibilities

• Design robust and scalable solutions consistent with ZS and industry practices.
• Drive technical architecture and design discussions with internal and client groups.
• Collaborate to define technology roadmap and implementation plans.

Skills

Cloud strategy

IT transformation

Application portfolio assessment

Agile methodologies

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related fields

Job description

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side‑by‑side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life‑changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client‑first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life‑changing impact to ZS.

ZS’s Digital and Technology group focuses on driving end to end Digital Transformation that includes Digital Strategy, Human centered Design, exploiting emerging technologies, and purposeful change management to improve customer and company results. The types of solutions include Digital Strategy and Advisory services, end to end Transformation Management, Enterprise Data, Analytics and AI, Intelligent Automation, reimagining business processes with digital first lens and building Digital Products, Solutions and Digital Platforms leveraging Big Data Technologies, AI/ML and Advance Analytics, Digital Platform configuration and integrations. We provide a complete spectrum of technology solutions, from strategy and roadmap definition to full scale implementation and on‑going operations. Our team possesses deep expertise in leading digital transformation, enterprise data analytic and AI, Data science and advanced analytics and building end to end digital.

Manager- Enterprise Architect in Tech and Cloud Advisory

ZS's Technology Advisory Group ensures our future information, technology and architectural landscape is built to plan and evolve as our business grows, striving to balance future‑proofing our end‑to‑end technology stack while accelerating the speed of innovation and streamlining the delivery of business capability. This role will support the growth and development of our Technology Advisory Practice within the ZS Technology Services business.

The successful candidate will work closely with ZS practice leadership and be responsible for evolving our practice, enriching our practice assets and collaterals, building, and managing client relationships, generating new business engagements, and providing thought leadership in the Technology and Architecture Area.

What You’ll Do

• Design robust and scalable solutions consistent with ZS and industry practices; take advantage of the existing assets and maintaining a balance between architecture requirements and specific client needs
• Drive technical architecture and design discussions with internal and client groups to brainstorm and finalize technology solutions
• Collaborate with the Architecture & Engineering expertise centre leadership to define technology roadmap and work with delivery team to put together a plan for technical implementation with and stay on track
• Stay current on latest technology trends and architecture patterns, and lead the effort to develop ZS POV for strategic decision‑making
• Engage with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Advance ZS’ technology offerings by innovating and scaling tech assets, driving feasibility analysis to select technologies/platforms that provide the best solution
• Define and establish a technical strategy, standards, and guidelines in the data architecture domain
• Groom junior team members and maintain a culture of rapid learning and explorations to drive innovations / POCs on emerging technologies and architecture patterns
• Participate and support the business development activities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree with specialization in Computer Science, IT or other computer related disciplines
• 8+ years of relevant experience in designing semantic architecture at an enterprise‑scale.
• Strong engineering mindset to build highly available and robust architecture frameworks, technology solutions and reusable assets
• Expertise in one or more of initiatives like cloud strategy, IT transformation, and application portfolio assessment.
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience in providing architecture alternatives, product evaluation and recommendations, POVs for implementation/adoption.
• Experience in scaling technology solutions aimed at solving complex business problems.
• Knowledge of all phases of solution development for large‑scale solutions and experience working in agile teams with short release cycles.
• Strong technical team leadership, mentorship and collaboration abilities.
• Fluency in English
• Client‑first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem‑solving approach

How you’ll grow

• Cross‑functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s‑curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in India, visit ZS India office locations | Where we work | ZS.

Hybrid working model

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on‑site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face‑to‑face connections.

Travel

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client‑facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.