Principal Architect - Application And Integration - Enterprise Architecture [T500-29098]

Stolt-Nielsen; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Stolt-Nielsen seeks an experienced Application & Integration Architect to define target-state architecture across Stolthaven Terminals, Corporate Functions, and integration layers. You will drive standards, patterns, and modernization, guiding AI-driven development and enterprise alignment.

Collaborating with Engineering Managers, you will shape technical direction, review designs, and mentor teams while reporting to the Director, Digital Innovation Centre.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field mandatory.
• 10+ years of experience in Software Architecture within large-scale organizations.
• Experience with API Management, Messaging Patterns, and B2B Integrations.
• Hands-on with .NET, React, Node.js, and Cloud-Native architectures.
• Knowledge of BizTalk migration and iPaaS implementations.

Responsibilities

• Own the target-state architecture for application and integration domains.
• Define, publish, and maintain reference architectures and design patterns.
• Drive best practices across B2B messaging and integration modernization.
• Lead architecture reviews for major initiatives and document trade-offs.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise principles and shared assets.
• Lead migration from legacy middleware (BizTalk) to iPaaS and API Management.

Skills

API Management

B2B Integration

EDIFACT

X12

AS2

SFTP

.NET

React.js

Node.js

Cloud-Native Services

BizTalk Migration

iPaaS Platforms

LeanIX

AI-Assisted Development

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Master's degree in a technical or engineering discipline

Tools

Logic Apps

Service Bus

API Management

Job description

Stolt-Nielsen is a family-founded global leader in bulk-liquid and chemical logistics, transportation, and storage, known for its commitment to safety, service excellence, and innovation. At the Stolt-Nielsen Digital Innovation Centre, we bring this legacy into the future — building smarter systems, driving digital transformation, and shaping what's next for the world of logistics. Here, you’re encouraged to think boldly, challenge convention, and help move today’s products toward tomorrow’s possibilities.

Application & Integration Architect

Primary Purpose:

• Own the domain architecture for Stolt-Nielsen's business applications and integrations.

Define architecture patterns, standards, and target-state designs for applications and integrations across:

• Stolthaven Terminals
• Corporate Functions
• Ensure the application and integration landscape remains scalable, secure, maintainable, and operational.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-driven and AI-assisted application development.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for Application and Integration Architecture within the Digital Innovation Centre.

Partner closely with Engineering Managers (Full-Stack Engineering & Integrations), where:

• Architect owns technical direction, standards, and target-state design.
• Engineering Managers own people management and delivery execution.
• Support enterprise architecture initiatives and guide divisional BT teams to align with enterprise standards and shared assets.
• Report to the Director, Digital Innovation Centre, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Director of Architecture, Engineering & AI.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the target-state architecture for application and integration domains.
• Define, publish, and maintain:
• Reference architectures
• Design patterns
• Drive best practices across:
• B2B messaging
• Lead architecture and design reviews for major initiatives.
• Document and communicate architectural trade-offs.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture principles.
• Drive application and integration modernization roadmap.

Lead migration from legacy middleware (BizTalk) to:

• iPaaS platforms
• Define API Management strategies.
• Manage lifecycle and obsolescence planning.
• Shape AI-driven and AI-assisted development approaches.

Enterprise Architecture & Divisional Guidance (25%):

Enterprise Alignment & Governance (15%):

• Guide divisional BT teams on architectural best practices.
• Ensure local solutions align with:
• Enterprise principles
• Target-state architecture
• Shared platforms and assets
• Act as the bridge between enterprise architecture and divisional delivery teams.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture practices and standards.

Support:

• Support investment planning through:
• Now / Next / Later roadmap framework

Technical Leadership & Collaboration (30%):

Technical Leadership (10%):

• Serve as technical counterpart to Engineering Managers.
• Establish technical direction and quality standards.
• Influence engineering excellence and best practices.

Coaching & Engineering Support (10%):

• Provide hands-on technical guidance.
• Offer third-level design support to engineering teams.
• Mentor engineers and improve architectural maturity across teams.
• Evaluate application and integration platforms and vendor solutions.
• Assess technology fit and strategic value.
• Influence technology investment decisions.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (mandatory).
• Master's degree in a technical or engineering discipline preferred.
• Equivalent professional qualifications may be considered.

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in:
• Software Architecture
• Proven experience in large-scale, multi-division or global organizations.
• API Management
• Messaging Patterns
• B2B Integrations

Hands-on experience with:

• Logic Apps
• Service Bus
• API Management

Strong application architecture background across:

• .NET
• React
• Node.js
• Cloud-native architectures

Experience modernizing legacy environments, including:

• BizTalk migrations
• Middleware modernization
• iPaaS implementations

Experience managing:

• Application lifecycle
• Technology obsolescence

Exposure to:

• LeanIX or similar EA tools
• Industry experience in Logistics, Shipping, or Supply Chain is preferred.
• Awareness of AI-driven and AI-assisted software development approaches.

Required Technical Skills:

• API Management
• B2B Integration
• EDIFACT
• X12
• AS2
• SFTP
• .NET
• React.js
• Node.js
• Cloud-Native Services
• BizTalk Migration
• iPaaS Platforms
• LeanIX
• AI-Assisted Development
• Strategic and conceptual thinking.
• Ability to define long-term target-state architectures.
• Strong hands-on technical credibility.
• Expertise in architecture patterns and reusable solution design.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable architecture decisions.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization without direct authority.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.