Solution Architect – Full Stack (MERN Stack)

Comviva; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in Bengaluru is seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to lead in designing scalable microservices and front-end components. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience with the MERN stack, strong expertise in microservices and Azure AKS, and a proven track record in developing high-performance systems. This full-time position offers an innovative environment and the chance to contribute to transformative projects in digital technology.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in full-stack development with the MERN stack.
• Proficient in designing microservices for high performance.
• Strong leadership ability and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define technical strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for product engineering.
• Design RESTful APIs and microservices using the MERN stack.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for efficient deployment.

Skills

Strong background in JavaScript/TypeScript

In-depth knowledge of microservices architecture

Experience with RESTful and SOAP APIs

Containerization technologies (Docker)

Strong database skills (MongoDB, MySQL)

Expertise in cloud infrastructure (Microsoft Azure)

Experience in Agile development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant field

Tools

Azure AKS

Kubernetes

Docker

MongoDB

MySQL

Job description

Company Overview

Comviva is an industry leader for providing digital platforms crafted for telecom operators, banks, financial services organizations, and other enterprises. We provide solutions for BSS, banking and fintech, AI‑led marketing automation and messaging platforms, which have been recognized by leading research firms, including Gartner, Forrester, IDC, Frost & Sullivan, ISG, Juniper Research, Rocco Research, and others. Noteworthy among our accolades is the second position in Digital Wallet platforms by Juniper Research and a consistent placement in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for IRCM for three consecutive years. The breadth of recognition extends across several Gartner reports, encompassing Partner Relationship Management, CSP Customer Management, Revenue Monetization, Artificial Intelligence for CSPs, CPaaS, and Digital Commerce. Forrester has acknowledged Comviva’s prowess in Real‑Time Interaction Management, Cross‑Channel Marketing, Loyalty and Rewards, Enterprise Marketing, Customer Analytics, Journey Orchestration, Digital Banking, and Marketplace Development. In the Digital Commerce domain, IDC’s flagship Marketscape report has recognized our contributions. ISG mentions Comviva for our Mobiquity Banking Suite in their ISG Provider Lens report, and Omdia includes us in their Omdia Universe for Digital Banking platforms. Juniper Research and Rocco Research consistently feature Comviva in their competitor leaderboard for key reports covering CPaaS, A2P Messaging, SMS Firewall, mobile money, CDP, and more. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond technology, as evidenced by multiple awards, including the "Great Place to Work For" Certification (2019), Top 25 Best Workplaces for Women (2019), Golden Peacock Awards (2023), Times Ascent "Dream Companies to work for 2023", Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Gold Award (2022), and ASSOCHAM Diversity & Inclusion Excellence Award (2021) in the HR Excellence category. Comviva’s technological innovations have earned international and regional acclaim, with recognition at prestigious awards such as GSMA GLOMO (3 Times Winner), Global Telecoms (GLOTEL) Awards, Frost & Sullivan’s "Digital Marketing Company of the Year," AITE Group Digital Wallet Innovation Awards, AfricaCom Awards, World Communication Awards, Juniper Research Future Digital Awards, Asia Communication Awards, Global Telecoms Business Innovation Awards, Golden Peacock Awards for Innovation, Banking Technology Awards, Global Carrier Award, IBS Intelligence Global FinTech Innovation Awards, Global Fintech Awards, Asia Fintech Awards, Emerging Payments Awards, PayTech Awards, and Telecoms World Middle‑East Awards. These accolades stand as a testament to our unwavering commitment to assisting clients in their digital transformation journey, offering cutting‑edge technology that empowers end‑users with new‑age products and services.

Solution Architect – Full Stack (MERN Stack, Microservices, Azure AKS)

Location: Bengaluru, India

Job Type: Full‑Time

About The Job

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect to collaborate with our product managers, engineering teams, and leadership in designing and developing our product. The architect will play a critical role in building scalable microservices, databases, workflows, and front‑end components while ensuring ease of use and scalability. As the Solution Architect, you will define processes for instance management, code branching, merging, and migration standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong MERN stack development background, a solid understanding of microservices architecture, in‑depth experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and Azure AKS, and strong database skills.

Roles And Responsibilities

Technical Strategy

• Collaborate with leadership to define and execute technical strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
• Design and develop REST‑ful APIs and microservices using the MERN stack (MongoDB/MySQL, Express, React, Node.js) and other relevant frameworks and tools.
• Design secure and scalable systems, ensuring compliance with best practices for security.
• Create API documentation using Swagger and YAML.

Collaboration

• Work closely with the Product team to understand user needs and incorporate them into smooth user experiences.
• Coordinate with engineering teams and external vendors to ensure product engineering goals are met.
• Review requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.

Driving Technical Excellence

• Foster a culture of technical excellence, quality, and best practices within the engineering team.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects within specified constraints.

Microservices & Database Architecture

• Design microservices architecture, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and high availability.
• Ensure the application is multi‑tenant, with a robust strategy for handling separate data per tenant while maintaining performance.
• Work with database technologies such as MongoDB, SQL, and NoSQL databases to ensure high performance and scalability.

Cloud & Containerization

• Design solutions using cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and leverage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) for container orchestration and deployment.
• Oversee the setup of Kubernetes clusters, ensuring scalability and high availability.
• Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Full Stack Knowledge

• Front‑end (ReactNative, ReactJS, JavaScript, TypeScript) and back‑end (Node.js, MySQL/MongoDB, and other cloud services) components.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in code quality, design, and documentation.
• Develop innovative solutions for different platforms and integrate them with databases and server‑side logic.

Prerequisites

Technical Expertise

• 8+ years of experience in full‑stack development, with hands‑on experience in the MERN stack (MongoDB/MySQL, Express, React, Node.js).
• In‑depth knowledge of microservices architecture and best practices for building scalable, high‑performance systems.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes (K8s) and Azure AKS.
• Strong knowledge of multi‑tenancy architecture and the ability to design and implement it effectively.
• Proficiency in databases including NoSQL (MongoDB) and relational databases (MySQL).
• Expertise in cloud infrastructure, particularly Microsoft Azure, and experience deploying services on Azure AKS.
• Proven experience in building, deploying, and maintaining scalable, multi‑tenant SaaS solutions in cloud environments (preferably Azure).

Software Development Skills

• Strong background in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, and front‑end technologies such as ReactNative and ReactJS.
• Experience with RESTful and SOAP APIs, security best practices, and integrating with third‑party services and databases.
• Experience in building scalable and high‑availability SaaS applications.

Leadership And Collaboration

• Proven ability to lead technical teams, collaborate cross‑functionally, and mentor engineers.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical solutions to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Education

A bachelor’s degree in engineering (BE/BTech) or a postgraduate degree in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, information technology, or cloud technologies).