Prin. Solutions Architect I, Invest Tech

Invesco UK; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, Hybrid Work

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance for Employee and Fam

Annual Health Check-up

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Career Development Programs

Job summary

Invesco is seeking a Principal Solution Architect to provide technical leadership in cloud application design. You will guide architecture decisions, simplify complex systems, and drive modern, scalable solutions across cloud platforms.

A strong emphasis on governance, observability, and security will be integral to delivery. You will mentor engineers, participate in agile ceremonies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to reduce tech debt and improve data quality while supporting a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of IT consulting or related field focusing on solution architecture.
• 5+ years migrating/developing/architecting cloud solutions (Snowflake, AWS preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop forward-thinking strategies to reduce technical debt and improve data quality.
• Research, design, test, and evaluate new technologies and third-party products.
• Lead architectural discussions and influence decision-making across teams.
• Mentor engineers and lead by example.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and delivery planning.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Leadership

CI/CD

Multi-cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Snowflake

AWS

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About Invesco

As one of the world's leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.

What's in it for you?

As an organization we support personal needs, diverse backgrounds and provide internal networks, as well as opportunities to get involved in the community and in the world.

Our benefit policy includes but not limited to:

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible, Hybrid Work
• 30 days' Annual Leave + Public Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Planning
• Group Personal Accident Insurance
• Medical Insurance for Employee and Family
• Annual Health Check-up
• 26 weeks Maternity Leave
• Paternal Leave
• Adoption Leave
• Near site Childcare Facility
• Employee Assistance Program
• Study Support
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• ESG Commitments and Goals
• Business Resource Groups
• Career Development Programs
• Mentoring Programs
• Invesco Cares

Job Description

Who we are

With over $2.6 trillion of assets under management, Invesco is one of the world's leading global investment management firms, headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Spreading across 26 countries and with over 8400 dedicated employees, we are driven by trust and care. As one of the world's leading asset managers, we are solely dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. If you are looking for challenging work, thoughtful colleagues, and a global employer with social values, explore your potential at Invesco.

Your Team

The Performance Measurement Squad, Investments Technology team is responsible for the design, development, and support of custom built applications and integrations involving 3rd party/vendor products. Our portfolio includes a suite of solutions for Middle/Back Office and Front Office teams. We are a Data Engineering team with expertise in architecture design, data management and CI/CD. We operate in an Agile/Scrum environment and embrace the frequent pivoting that comes with shipping a best-in class experience.

Your Role

We are looking for a self-motivated Prin. Solution Architect with a strong understanding of modern approaches for implementing technology solutions to provide technical leadership in our cloud application design. You will lead designing and reviewing all aspect of our technology ecosystem, and directly influence key architecture decisions. The ideal candidate will have a knack for simplifying complexity, demonstrates rigor, discipline, and transparency in decision making.

You Will Be Responsible For:

• Develop forward thinking strategies, processes, and best practices to reduce technical debt, improve data quality and increase observability and reliability
• Research, design, test, and evaluate new technologies, platforms, and 3 rd -party products
• Participate in deep architectural discussions to build confidence, influence decision making for both within and outside the team
• Ensure architecture standards by performing peer code reviews, analyzing performance, and evaluating security and scalability of code
• Mentor our engineers, leaders, and lead by example
• Participating in agile ceremonies (e.g., daily standup, release and sprint planning, demos, scrum of scrums)

The Experience You Bring

• At least 12 years of experience in IT consulting or a related field with a strong focus on conceptualizing solution architecture
• 5+ years in migrating/developing/architecting solutions in Cloud. Snowflake, AWS is preferred
• 3+ years in CI/CD pipelines and related stack - Git, Bitbucket, Docker, Kubernetes
• Experience in multi-cloud environments and in-depth understanding of IaaS, PaaS and SaaS solutions.
• Experience working in an Agile team and environment
• Technology Support Operations exposure is a plus

Academic requirements

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of the Financial Services industry a plus

Why Invesco

In Invesco, we do meaningful work to create impact for our stakeholders. We believe our culture is stronger when we all feel we belong, and we respect each other's identities, lives, health, and well-being. We come together to create better solutions for our clients, our business and each other by building on different voices and perspectives. We support and inspire each other to ensure our significant growth, both personally and professionally.

We trust in diverse, inclusive, and accommodative workplace where everyone feels equally valued, and this starts at the top with our senior leaders having diversity and inclusion goals. Our global focus on diversity and inclusion has grown exponentially and we support connection and community through o