Presales Solution Architect

Hitachi Vantara; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Vantara India Private Limited seeks a seasoned Solution Architect to design and deliver robust technology solutions translating business needs into technical architectures. You will lead architecture, guide teams, and participate in pre-sales to secure client engagements.

The role requires 10+ years IT experience with 5+ years in a solution-architecture capacity, strong cloud and data analytics expertise, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years IT experience with at least 5 years in a Solution Architect role.
• Proven enterprise-grade solution design across cloud, data analytics, IoT, and enterprise apps.
• Strong knowledge of patterns, design principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of complex enterprise solutions.
• Collaborate with clients and teams to translate requirements into scalable architectures.
• Evaluate technologies and define deployment plans.
• Develop architectural documentation and provide technical leadership.
• Mentor junior architects and participate in pre-sales activities.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Enterprise Solutions

Cloud Platforms

Microservices

Event-driven Architecture

API-first

Agile

Pre-sales

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

As a Solution Architect at Hitachi Vantara India Private Limited, you will be responsible for designing and delivering innovative and robust technology solutions that address complex business challenges for our clients. You will play a crucial role in translating business requirements into technical architectures and ensuring the successful implementation of these solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of complex enterprise solutions, including defining technical specifications, data models, integration strategies, and deployment plans.
• Collaborate with clients, business analysts, and development teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and frameworks to meet solution requirements and architectural principles.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including high-level designs, low-level designs, and technical specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the solution development lifecycle.
• Conduct technical reviews, code reviews, and ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the stability, security, and performance of solutions.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in solution architecture.
• Participate in pre-sales activities, including presenting technical solutions to prospective clients and contributing to proposals.
• Mentor junior architects and technical team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT with at least 5 years in a Solution Architect role, preferably within a consulting or enterprise software environment.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex enterprise-grade solutions across various domains (e.g., cloud, data analytics, IoT, enterprise applications).
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns, design principles, and best practices (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture, API-first).
• Expertise in one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) including IaaS, PaaS, and serverless architectures.
• Strong technical knowledge in storage, server, backup, AI, cyber resiliency, disaster recovery, virtualization solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a plus.