Solution Architect / Chennai / WFO only / Immediate joiner

Mount Talent Consulting; Chennai; Vor Ort; INR 3.500.000 - 7.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Mount Talent Consulting seeks a seasoned Solution Architect to drive architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, secure cloud-enabled solutions across business domains.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to define blueprints, ensure compliance, and mentor teams on architecture patterns, DevSecOps, and modern platforms.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/IT/Engineering.
• 12–15 years of IT experience with at least 5 years in Solution/Application/Enterprise Architecture roles.
• Proven experience designing enterprise-scale digital platforms and integration solutions.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, and modern software development practices.

Aufgaben

• Translate business requirements into scalable, sustainable solution architectures.
• Design end-to-end application, integration, data, and cloud-based solutions.
• Develop architecture documents, blueprints, and implementation roadmaps.
• Ensure designs meet security, governance, and regulatory standards.
• Lead architecture reviews, workshops, and guidance across teams.

Kenntnisse

AWS

TOGAF

Cloud Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

DevSecOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Java/.NET/Python

Agile/DevOps

Architecture governance

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

Purpose

• Drive the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, secure, resilient, and cloud-enabled technology solutions that align with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.
• Act as a bridge between business stakeholders, architecture teams, project teams, and technology delivery functions to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.
• Define solution blueprints, architecture patterns, and technology standards that support application modernization, digital transformation, and cloud adoption initiatives.
• Ensure solutions are architected to meet functional and non-functional requirements including performance, security, availability, maintainability, scalability, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but will not be restricted to:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, and technology teams to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and sustainable solution architectures.
• Design end-to-end application, integration, data, and cloud-based solutions that align with enterprise architecture principles and technology roadmaps.
• Develop high-level and detailed solution architecture documents, architecture blueprints, technical specifications, and implementation roadmaps.
• Ensure solution designs comply with enterprise architecture standards, security policies, governance requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Cloud Architects, Security Architects, Infrastructure Teams, and Development Teams to ensure architectural consistency across initiatives.
• Define and validate non-functional requirements including performance, scalability, security, availability, resilience, disaster recovery, and operational readiness.
• Identify system, infrastructure, data, and application dependencies and proactively mitigate architecture risks and implementation challenges.
• Review application designs and technical solutions to ensure adherence to approved architecture standards and best practices.
• Provide architecture leadership and guidance throughout the software development lifecycle from requirements gathering through deployment and production support.
• Lead solution design discussions, architecture reviews, and technical workshops with internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate existing applications and technology platforms and recommend modernization, optimization, and cloud adoption opportunities.
• Design modern architectures leveraging Microservices, APIs, Event-Driven Architectures, Serverless Computing, Containers, and Cloud-Native Design Principles.
• Collaborate with Cloud Architects to define cloud deployment patterns, reference architectures, and cloud adoption approaches for business applications.
• Support IT development projects by providing architecture governance, technical oversight, design approvals, and solution assurance throughout project execution.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, platforms, frameworks, and tools to drive innovation and business value.
• Create and maintain architecture artefacts, solution diagrams, design documents, decision logs, and implementation guidelines.
• Mentor development teams and technical leads on architecture patterns, coding standards, integration strategies, and technology best practices.
• Participate in Architecture Review Boards (ARB) and ensure projects align with target-state architecture and strategic technology direction.

Technical requirements

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 12-15 years of overall IT experience, with at least 5 years in Solution Architecture, Application Architecture, or Enterprise Technology roles.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering enterprise-scale digital platforms, business applications, and integration solutions.
• Strong understanding of Application Architecture, Integration Architecture, Data Architecture, Security Architecture, and Cloud Architecture.
• Extensive experience working in Agile, DevOps, and modern software development environments.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions on AWS cloud platforms.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services including:
• EC2
• Lambda
• ECS / EKS
• API Gateway
• S3
• RDS
• DynamoDB
• EventBridge
• CloudWatch
• IAM
• VPC and Networking Services
• Experience designing cloud-native architectures, microservices, event-driven solutions, REST APIs, and distributed systems.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of software development technologies such as Java, .NET, Python, or equivalent enterprise platforms.
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases and enterprise integration technologies.
• Sound knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and automation practices.
• Strong understanding of security architecture, identity and access management, encryption, compliance frameworks, and risk management principles.
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and architecture governance practices will be advantageous.
• Experience in insurance, financial services, or other highly regulated industries will be preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Solution Architect Professional, TOGAF, Azure Architect, Kubernetes, or equivalent certifications will be an added advantage.

Desired Personal Qualities and Behavior

• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and business audiences.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to influence technical and business decisions through sound architectural recommendations.
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to mentor and guide project teams and technology teams.
• Effective collaboration across cross-functional teams and multiple business units.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining architectural integrity.
• Strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and business value realization.
• Positive attitude and commitment to quality, delivery excellence, and organizational goal