Senior Architecture Consultant

NTT DATA Global Delivery Services Ltd; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA Global Delivery Services Ltd is seeking a Senior Architecture Consultant to lead multi-technology infrastructure design and strategic advisory for complex environments. You will review architectures, align with roadmaps and guide clients through architectural decisions.

The role demands deep IT industry knowledge, strong problem solving, and excellent stakeholder management, with a focus on high-quality delivery and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in a similar role within a large-scale technology services environment.
• Advanced multi-technology infrastructure design experience.
• Consulting and client engagement experience with change management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular technology reviews and advise on infrastructure designs.
• Develop strategies and solutions for complex environments.
• Support pre-sales processes and sell solutions/services.
• Coach and mentor Associate to Senior Associate Consultants.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors and partners to align roadmaps.

Skills

Multi-technology design

Client engagement

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Scaled Agile certification desirable

TOGAF certification desirable

Job description

Senior Architecture Consultant

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

The Senior Architecture Consultant is an advanced level expert who proactively supports the delivery of multi-technology consulting services to clients by analyzing and providing more strategies and solutions on all aspects of infrastructure and related technology components. This role works on the development of the architectural approach for one or more layer of a complex solution and reviews the developed infrastructure to ensure that it aligns to roadmaps and adherence to architecture principles. This role deals with clients who have complex information technology environments.

Key responsibilities

• Conducts regular technology related reviews.
• Proactively supports the development of new strategies and solutions.
• Supports the pre-sales process.
• Sells solutions and services as identified.
• Fosters good relationship with clients, vendors and partners.
• Maintains, improves and shares knowledge related to the information technology industry.
• May be required to coach and train Associate and Senior Associate Consultants.
• Reviews and evaluates client requirements in order to advise on the design, deployment and operation of infrastructures.
• Supports the development strategies and solutions that define meta-architectural designs for complexity solutions that will address issues such as styles, concepts, mechanisms and principles that combine to formulate the architectural vision for a specific environment.
• Supports research and investigation of emerging infrastructure technologies and the best practices associated with them.
• Continuously supports to the improvement of internal effectiveness by contributing to improvement current methodologies, processes and tools.

To thrive in this role, you need to have

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of IT industry environment and business needs.
• Excellent understanding of multi-technology infrastructure design couple with strategic thinking ability.
• Knowledge on multi-technology infrastructure design best practice which enables them to act as trusted advisors to clients on optimal infrastructure designs.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Extensive knowledge of systems, software and programing languages.
• Ability to focus on detail with an understanding of how it impacts the business strategically.
• Excellent client service orientation.
• Ability to work in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to establish and manage processes and practices through collaboration and the understanding of business.
• Ability to contribute information on relevant vertical markets.
• Ability to contribute to the improvement of internal effectiveness by contributing to the improvement of current methodologies, processes and tools.

Academic qualifications and certifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology and/or Business Management or a related field.
• Scaled Agile certification desirable.
• Relevant consulting and technical certifications preferred, for example TOGAF.

Required experience

• Advanced comprehensive technical experience in a similar role within a large scale (preferably multi- national) technology services environment.
• Advanced multi-technology infrastructure design experience.
• Advanced expertise coupled with consulting and client engagement experience, demonstrating good experience in client needs assessment and change management.

Workplace type : Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Experience Level Senior Level