PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT - Enterprise Architecture

Happiest Minds Technologies; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,500,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Happiest Minds Technologies in Bengaluru seeks a seasoned Principal Architect to lead enterprise transformation, define architecture strategy, and provide technology leadership across complex programs. The ideal candidate will mentor architects and engineering teams, establish governance and standards, engage CXOs, and drive innovations that improve reusability and delivery.

This hybrid role offers strategic impact with clients and internal teams, shaping technology investments to meet business

Qualifications

• 15+ years of IT experience with 7+ years in architecture leadership.
• Experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, and Digital Transformation.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience in architecture governance, consulting, and strategic planning.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and transformation roadmaps.
• Lead architecture and design for large-scale transformation programs.
• Engage with business leaders to align technology investments with business objectives.
• Establish architecture standards, governance frameworks, and best practices.
• Drive solution reviews, risk assessments, and architecture assurance.
• Support pre-sales, proposals, RFPs, and client advisory engagements.
• Mentor architects, technical leaders, and engineering teams.
• Drive innovation, reusability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Solution Architecture

Digital Transformation

Stakeholder Management

Executive Communication

Architecture Governance

Consulting

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

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

Job description

Principal Architect

Experience: 15+ Years
Location: Bangalore / Hybrid

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Principal Architect to lead enterprise transformation initiatives, define architecture strategy, and provide technology leadership across complex programs. The role requires strong consulting, stakeholder management, governance, and solution architecture capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Define enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and transformation roadmaps.
• Lead architecture and design for large-scale business and technology transformation programs.
• Engage with business leaders and executives to align technology investments with business objectives.
• Establish architecture standards, governance frameworks, and best practices.
• Drive solution reviews, risk assessments, and architecture assurance.
• Support pre-sales, proposals, RFPs, and client advisory engagements.
• Mentor architects, technical leaders, and engineering teams.
• Drive innovation, reusability, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Experience & Skills

• 15+ years of IT experience with 7+ years in architecture leadership roles.
• Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, and Digital Transformation.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience in architecture governance, consulting, and strategic planning.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and decision-making capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Industry-recognized Architecture, Cloud, Security, or Program Management certifications preferred.

Key Success Factors

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Executive presence and consulting mindset.
• Ability to balance business needs, technology strategy, and delivery execution.
• Strong mentoring and leadership capabilities.

Ideal Candidate: A business-focused architecture leader capable of engaging with CXOs, shaping transformation strategies, governing enterprise solutions, and leading high-impact client engagements.