Solution Architect

KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect with expertise in TOGAF or equivalent frameworks. You will design end-to-end application architectures, develop enterprise blueprints, and guide cloud adoption across AWS/Azure/GCP.

You will work across government and smart city initiatives, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure governance and resilient IT infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience with Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF or equivalent).
• Ability to design end-to-end application architectures and integration frameworks.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and IAM/security practices.
• Knowledge of ICT infrastructure planning, data migration, and disaster recovery.
• Experience in IT governance, digital transformation, and e-governance programs.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements.
• Define target-state architecture and technology roadmaps.
• Design end-to-end architectures and integration frameworks.
• Develop enterprise blueprints across business, data, and technology domains.
• Define infrastructure requirements for cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments.
• Support cybersecurity architecture, governance, and risk management.
• Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Coordinate with government departments, system integrators, and project teams.

Skills

TOGAF

Solution Architecture

Cloud Platforms

Data Migration

DR/BCP

IAM & Security

Network Architecture

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Requirement Analysis & Architecture Design

• Gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements.
• Prepare Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS) and System Requirement Specifications (SRS).
• Conduct gap assessments of existing ICT infrastructure, applications, and digital platforms.
• Define target-state architecture and technology roadmaps.

Solution & Enterprise Architecture

• Design end-to-end application architecture and integration frameworks.
• Develop enterprise architecture blueprints covering business, application, data, and technology domains.
• Design interoperability frameworks and integration mechanisms across multiple systems and platforms.
• Evaluate technology solutions and recommend scalable architecture approaches.

Cloud & Infrastructure Architecture

• Define infrastructure requirements for enterprise and government digital platforms.
• Architect solutions across cloud, hybrid cloud, and on-premise environments.
• Design cloud adoption and migration strategies.
• Support deployment of scalable, resilient, and secure cloud infrastructure.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Define cybersecurity architecture, security controls, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct security assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Review identity and access management, network security, endpoint security, and cloud security requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable information security standards and best practices.

Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity

• Design Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity frameworks.
• Develop backup, recovery, and resilience strategies for critical systems.
• Review system availability, redundancy, and failover mechanisms.

Governance & Digital Transformation

• Support digital governance and smart city initiatives.
• Contribute to IT governance frameworks, policies, standards, and operating procedures.
• Provide technical advisory support for e-Governance and digital transformation programs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including government departments, system integrators, technology partners, and project teams.

Required Experience & Skills

Technical Expertise

• Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF, or equivalent)
• Solution Architecture and System Design
• Cloud Platforms (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Enterprise Applications and Integration Architecture
• ICT Infrastructure Planning and Design
• Network Architecture and Infrastructure Security
• Cybersecurity Strategy and Governance
• Cloud Security and Identity Access Management (IAM)
• Data Migration and System Modernization
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning

Functional Expertise

• Functional Requirement Specification (FRS)
• System Requirement Specification (SRS)
• Gap Assessment and Technology Assessment
• IT Governance and Compliance
• Digital Transformation Programs
• Government Digital Platforms and e-Governance Projects
• Stakeholder Management and Vendor Coordination
• Smart City and Urban Technology Solutions

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas will be preferred:

• Government Advisory and e-Governance Projects
• Digital India Initiatives
• Smart Cities Mission
• State and Central Government ICT Projects
• Urban Governance Platforms
• Enterprise IT Transformation Programs
• Cloud Transformation Projects
• Mission-Critical ICT Infrastructure Projects