Senior Enterprise Architect

Persistent Systems; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,200,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group term life insurance

Personal accident insurance

Mediclaim hospitalization

Hybrid work with flexible hours

Long Service awards

Office accessibility & assistive tech

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited seeks an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the design, governance, and modernization of enterprise-wide technology solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in enterprise architecture, .NET-based ecosystems, desktop engineering, and on-premises infrastructure environments.

The role involves defining architecture standards, driving digital transformation initiatives, establishing roadmaps, and ensuring alignment between business objectives and

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Application Architecture, or Technology Strategy.
• Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, and Architecture Governance models.
• Strong understanding of Desktop Engineering and Enterprise Endpoint Management environments.
• Extensive experience with On-Prem Infrastructure, VMware, virtualization, servers, storage, and enterprise platforms.
• Deep knowledge of Microservices, SOA, Event-Driven Architecture, and Domain-Driven Design.
• Experience in modernization, legacy transformation, and enterprise platform consolidation programs.
• Knowledge of security, networking, data architecture, and API strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, principles, and roadmaps.
• Design scalable enterprise solutions using Microservices, SOA, EDA, and DDD.
• Drive modernization of legacy applications and enterprise platforms.
• Architect highly available, fault-tolerant, and disaster-recovery-enabled solutions.
• Establish enterprise integration strategies across applications, databases, middleware, APIs, and third-party systems.
• Lead architecture decisions for .NET applications, desktop environments, virtualization, networking, and on-prem infrastructure.
• Define infrastructure architecture covering compute, storage, security, networking, and enterprise platforms.
• Establish governance, compliance, risk management practices, and security standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technology investments with business goals.
• Conduct architecture reviews, technology assessments, and governance forums.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and modernization opportunities.
• Mentor architects, developers, and engineering teams on best practices.
• Support enterprise-wide transformation programs and technology adoption initiatives.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Solution Architecture

TOGAF

Zachman

Architecture Governance

Desktop Engineering

On-Prem Infra

VMware

Microservices

SOA

Event-Driven

DDD

Data Architecture

Security Architecture

API Strategy

Distributed Systems

High Availability

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the design, governance, and modernization of enterprise-wide technology solutions. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in enterprise architecture, .NET-based application ecosystems, desktop engineering, and on-premises infrastructure environments. This role will be responsible for defining architecture standards, driving digital transformation initiatives, establishing technology roadmaps, and ensuring alignment between business objectives and technology strategies.

• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: 10 to 15 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Define and govern enterprise architecture frameworks, standards, principles, and technology roadmaps.
• Design scalable enterprise solutions using Microservices, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Event-Driven Architecture, and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles.
• Drive modernization and transformation of legacy applications and enterprise platforms.
• Architect highly available, fault-tolerant, and disaster recovery-enabled solutions across distributed environments.
• Establish enterprise integration strategies across applications, databases, middleware, APIs, and third-party systems.
• Lead architecture decisions for .NET applications, desktop environments, virtualization platforms, networking, and on-prem infrastructure.
• Define infrastructure architecture covering compute, storage, security, networking, and enterprise platforms.
• Establish architecture governance processes, compliance controls, risk management practices, and security standards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and leadership to align technology investments with business goals.
• Conduct architecture reviews, technology assessments, and technical governance forums.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic improvements and modernization opportunities.
• Mentor architects, developers, and engineering teams on enterprise architecture best practices.
• Support enterprise-wide transformation programs and technology adoption initiatives.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 10-15 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Application Architecture, or Technology Strategy.
• Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, and Architecture Governance models.
• Strong understanding of Desktop Engineering and Enterprise Endpoint Management environments.
• Extensive experience working with On-Prem Infrastructure, VMware virtualization, servers, storage, and enterprise platforms.
• Deep knowledge of Microservices Architecture, SOA, Event-Driven Architecture, and Domain-Driven Design.
• Proven experience in application modernization, legacy transformation, and enterprise platform consolidation programs.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, high availability, disaster recovery, and fault-tolerant architectures.
• Experience defining enterprise integration patterns, API strategies, middleware solutions, and data architecture standards.
• Expertise in infrastructure architecture, networking, security architecture, compute, and storage platforms.
• Strong knowledge of architecture governance, compliance frameworks, and risk management practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive enterprise-wide technology transformation initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership and influencing strategic technology decisions.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or any time during your employment

?Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.?