Principal Architect

Armakuni; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Armakuni in Ahmedabad is seeking an experienced Principal Architect with hands-on backend-heavy Python development, deep database, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps expertise to lead complex technical projects.

You will design scalable systems, mentor teams, document architectures, and drive AWS strategies while ensuring security, performance, and alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on backend development using Python.
• Strong expertise in architecting and designing solutions for complex projects.
• Deep understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL) and experience with database management and optimization.
• Proficiency with AWS Cloud services, with an AWS certification considered an added advantage.
• Experience in DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure management.
• Proven ability to document complex technical architectures, solutions, and processes.
• Experience in solution implementation and project execution, delivering enterprise-grade software solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide creative solutions to technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, reliable backend systems using Python.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand technical requirements and develop solution architectures that meet business needs.
• Ensure proper documentation of all solutions, including design decisions, architectural frameworks, and implementation guidelines.
• Drive AWS Cloud implementation strategies, ensuring alignment with cloud best practices and standards.
• Optimize database architectures and query performance across relational and non-relational databases.
• Oversee DevOps integration within the development lifecycle, implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and infrastructure management.
• Act as a technical expert, providing mentorship to development teams and ensuring that architectural best practices are followed.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of technical projects.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide recommendations for performance optimization, scalability, and security.
• Ensure compliance with coding standards, architectural patterns, and other best practices.
• Participate in the complete software development lifecycle, including solution design, development, and implementation.

Skills

Python

Backend architecture

AWS

DevOps

CI/CD

Databases (SQL/NoSQL)

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Documentation

Mentorship

Tools

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Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Principal Architect with hands-on experience in backend-heavy development, specializing in Python. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of backend technologies, databases, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practices, along with a proven ability to create, implement, and document technical solutions. A strong foundation in architectural best practices, AWS cloud certification, and the ability to lead complex technical projects is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, reliable, and efficient backend systems using Python.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand technical requirements and develop solution architectures that meet business needs.
• Ensure proper documentation of all solutions, including design decisions, architectural frameworks, and implementation guidelines.
• Drive AWS Cloud implementation strategies, ensuring alignment with cloud best practices and standards.
• Optimize database architectures and query performance across relational and non-relational databases.
• Oversee DevOps integration within the development lifecycle, implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and infrastructure management.
• Act as a technical expert, providing mentorship to development teams and ensuring that architectural best practices are followed.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of technical projects.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide recommendations for performance optimization, scalability, and security.
• Ensure compliance with coding standards, architectural patterns, and other best practices.
• Participate in the complete software development lifecycle, including solution design, development, and implementation.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in backend development using Python.
• Strong expertise in architecting and designing solutions for complex projects.
• Deep understanding of databases (both SQL and NoSQL) and experience with database management and optimization.
• Proficiency with AWS Cloud services, with an AWS certification is added advantage.
• Experience in DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure management.
• Proven ability to document complex technical architectures, solutions, and processes.
• Experience in solution implementation and project execution, delivering enterprise-grade software solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide creative solutions to technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).