Staff Software Architect

Trimble Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Trimble Inc. is seeking an accomplished Staff Software Architect to lead the design and evolution of scalable, cloud-native enterprise backend services. You will drive multi-region architectures and set high standards for reliability, security, and performance.

The role emphasizes architectural leadership, platform evolution toward serverless and Kubernetes, and cost-aware cloud governance. You will mentor engineers and influence roadmaps in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 9+ years in software engineering or systems architecture with 5+ years in large-scale cloud environments.
• Proven track record architecting 3 enterprise-level implementations or 4–6 major Agile projects.
• Deep knowledge of cloud primitives, orchestration (Kubernetes, Nomad), and event-driven patterns (Kafka).
• Mastery of IaC tools (Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation) at enterprise scale.
• Ability to translate technical trade-offs into business risk for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural strategy for multi-region, highly available distributed systems and set standards for cloud component usage.
• Drive technical governance with architectural reviews across product pods for reliability, security, and performance.
• Evolve platforms toward serverless, Kubernetes, or internal developer platforms to simplify infra and accelerate development.
• Partner with Finance and Engineering to manage cloud budgets and implement automated cost-control measures.
• Mentor senior engineers and influence cross-functional roadmaps while maintaining individual contributor responsibility.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

IaC

Terraform

Pulumi

Design Patterns

OOAD

Problem Solving

Tools

Kubernetes

Nomad

Kafka

Terraform

Pulumi

CloudFormation

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description:

Location: Chennai, India

As a Staff Software Architect, you will spearhead the design and evolution of cutting-edge enterprise backend services driving Trimble’s digital transformation. This role is designed for a visionary technologist passionate about building highly scalable, cloud-native systems that deliver transformative customer experiences.

Main Responsibilities

• Architectural Strategy: Lead the design of complex, multi-region, and highly available distributed systems. Author high-level documentation and standards for [Azure / AWS] component utilization.
• Technical Governance: Spearhead Architectural Reviews across various product pods to ensure alignment with global reliability, security, and performance standards.
• Platform Evolution: Drive the transition toward [Serverless / Kubernetes / Internal Developer Platforms] to abstract infrastructure complexity and accelerate product development.
• Cloud Economics (FinOps): Partner with Finance and Engineering leadership to manage cloud budgets, implementing automated cost-control measures and attribution models.
• Technical Leadership: Foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning. While this is an individual contributor role, you will "manage outcomes" by mentoring senior engineers and influencing cross-functional roadmaps.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 9+ years in software engineering or systems architecture, with a minimum of 5 years focused on large-scale cloud environments.
• Architectural Track Record: Proven experience architecting at least 3 large enterprise-level implementations or 4–6 major projects in an Agile environment.
• Cloud Expertise: Deep, "under-the-hood" knowledge of cloud primitives (Networking, IAM, Storage, Compute), orchestration (Kubernetes, Nomad), and event-driven patterns (Kafka).
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Mastery of Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation at enterprise scale (modular design, state management, and CI/CD integration).
• Business Acumen: Proven ability to translate complex technical debt and architectural trade-offs into business risk for non-technical stakeholders.

Technical Skill Set

• Core Development: Proficiency in OOAD, Design Patterns, and at least one major language: .NET, Java, Python, or Go.
• Cloud Platforms: Expert knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP and building API-first cloud services.
• Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical skills with a self-starter, upbeat, and highly motivated mindset.

Preferred (Good To Have)

• Frontend: Knowledge of modern frameworks like React.
• Compliance: Deep understanding of SOC2, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS within cloud environments.
• Community: Active contributions to Open Source cloud-native projects.
• Certifications: Professional-level AWS/Azure/GCP certifications.

Role Details

• Supervisory Responsibility: Nil (Individual Contributor).
• Environment: Fast-paced, Agile-driven, and innovation-focused.

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate.

At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.

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