Technical Architect

Datacrew.ai; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking a Technical Architect with over 10 years of experience, including at least 2 years in a similar role. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing the technical architecture for various projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and acting as a mentor. Key skills required include expertise in Java, Python, and Node.js, along with experience in scalable architectures and cloud technologies. This is a full-time position based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience including a minimum of 2 years in a Technical Architect role.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architectures and microservices.
• Proven technical expertise in event-driven and messaging architectures.

Responsibilities

• Define and establish the overall technical architecture.
• Provide hands-on technical expertise across the technology stack.
• Design and implement enterprise-grade solutions.

Skills

Java (Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs)

Python (Django, Fast API, Flask)

Node.js (Express)

Kafka

ETL/ELT pipelines

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Elasticsearch

System design

Agile/Scrum

Kafka

Spark

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Elasticsearch

Event-driven architectures

Messaging

System design

Architecture patterns

Distributed systems

Scalability

Performance

Security

Team mentoring

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Tools

Kafka

Spark

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Elasticsearch

Spring Boot

Django

FastAPI

Flask

Express

Node.js

Job description

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We are seeking a Technical Architect who will be responsible for designing, defining, and guiding the overall technical architecture of our projects while maintaining strong hands-on development expertise. The ideal candidate will collaborate across Frontend, Backend, DevOps, and Data Engineering domains to build scalable, efficient, and high-performing solutions that adhere to best practices. You will also act as a technical mentor and thought leader, providing guidance to engineering teams and staying ahead of emerging technologies, including AI/ML and Large Language Model (LLM) ecosystems.

Position: Technical Architect

Experience: 10+ years (including a minimum of 2 years in a Technical Architect role)

No of positions: 1

Responsibilities

• Define and establish the overall technical architecture, leading design discussions to ensure the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.
• Provide hands-on technical expertise and guidance across the complete technology stack to ensure architectural consistency and engineering excellence.
• Design and implement enterprise-grade solutions utilizing Python, Java, and Node.js ecosystems.
• Architect and manage event-driven systems and messaging architectures using Kafka or equivalent platforms.
• Design, oversee, and optimize data pipelines and data engineering workflows to support analytical and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product managers, and cross-functional teams to translate business objectives into well-defined technical solutions.
• Drive the adoption of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and other modern software engineering practices.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and application monitoring systems to support continuous delivery and operational excellence.
• Conduct code reviews, design reviews, and technical audits to ensure adherence to established standards and best practices.
• Evaluate, design, and integrate AI/ML and LLM-based capabilities into existing and new architectures to enhance system intelligence and automation.
• Provide technical mentorship and leadership, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across engineering teams.
• Continuously assess emerging technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to recommend strategic improvements and ensure architectural relevance.
• Oversee technical risk identification and mitigation, ensuring alignment of all architectural decisions with project timelines, quality benchmarks, and organizational objectives.

Key Skills

• Backend: Java (Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs), Python (Django, Fast API, Flask), Node.js (Express)
• Data Engineering: ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehousing, streaming architectures (Kafka, Spark).
• Databases & Messaging: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch; event-driven architectures and message queuing.
• Skills: System design, architecture patterns, distributed systems, scalability, performance, and security.
• Leadership: Team mentoring, Agile/Scrum experience, strong communication and collaboration skills.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Business Consulting and Services

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