Solutions Architect III

Astreya; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Astreya is seeking a Solutions Architect III to own end-to-end technical architecture for custom apps, automations, dashboards, and data pipelines. The focus is on the Power Platform ecosystem and AI-enabled developments within a regulated GxP environment.

You will define architecture standards, govern ARB processes, and ensure SDLC compliance while mentoring developers and coordinating with leadership and SMEs to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/Engineering or related field.
• Experience architecting solutions on Microsoft Power Platform and custom development.
• Working knowledge of AI/LLM-based solution design and agentic workflows.
• Regulated environment experience and SDLC controls preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end technical architecture for applications and data pipelines.
• Evaluate build-vs-buy decisions and govern implementation quality.
• Own architecture standards and ARB governance.
• Collaborate with leadership and SMEs to align IT and business strategy.
• Ensure alignment between enterprise IT investments and Power Platform components.
• Guide use of AI-assisted coding tools and oversee LLM architecture.
• Translate business needs into architectural models and views.
• Enforce secure coding and secrets management.

Skills

Power Platform

Python

SQL

AI/LLM design

Architectural governance

SDLC controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/Engineering)

TOGAF certification

Azure AWS Architect certification

Tools

Azure Architect certification

AWS Architect certification

Job description

What This Job Entails:

The Solutions Architect III is responsible for the end-to-end technical architecture of custom applications, automations, dashboards, and data pipelines delivered as part of a business solution development team. This role requires a balanced mix of technical depth and business acumen, with heavy emphasis on the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem and emerging AI/agentic development practices, delivered within a regulated (GxP) environment.

Scope:

• Resolves a wide range of architectural and design issues in creative ways
• Seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of solution architecture as a specialty
• Works on problems of diverse scope spanning custom development, low-code platforms, data pipelines, and AI-enabled solutions
• Receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instruction on new assignments

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

• Define end-to-end technical architecture for custom and configured applications, aligning solutions to business needs and enterprise standards
• Evaluate build-vs-buy decisions and govern implementation quality across the solution development team
• Own architecture standards and participate in Architecture Review Board (ARB) governance
• Work with stakeholders (leadership and subject matter experts) to build a holistic view of organizational strategy, processes, information, and IT assets
• Ensure alignment between the enterprise and its IT investments, particularly across the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI), custom scripting (Python, SQL), and data pipeline/schema design
• Guide responsible use of AI-assisted coding tools and oversee architecture for custom LLMs, business-facing agents/GPTs, and agentic workflows
• Translate business narratives into technical models and documented architectural views showing how current and future needs will be met in an efficient, sustainable, agile, and adaptable manner
• Enforce secure coding and secrets management standards (centralized secret managers, least-privilege access, credential rotation) across the development team
• Ensure adherence to SDLC controls appropriate to regulated (GxP) environments, including requirements traceability, testing evidence, and release documentation
• Mentor and provide technical direction to solution developers and engineers
• Other duties as required; this list is not a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities assigned to this position

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) from a four-year college or university and 7 to 15+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience architecting solutions on the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse) alongside custom development (Python, SQL, APIs)
• Working knowledge of AI/LLM-based solution design, including agentic workflows and custom GPT/business agent development
• Networks with senior internal and external personnel in the architecture and solution development community
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Understands the connections among functional requirements, non-functional requirements, and technical choices to derive a sound solution architecture
• Experience operating in regulated environments with validated SDLC controls (traceability, testing evidence, peer review) is strongly preferred
• Ability to take direction from leadership, work independently, and be self-motivated
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• TOGAF certification
• Azure or AWS Architect certification
• Experience with GxP-regulated or life sciences/clinical research environments
• Experience with secure coding practices and secrets management tooling (e.g., Azure Key Vault, AWS Secrets Manager)

Physical Demand & Work Environment:

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
• Must be able to use a computer
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively
• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.