Technical Architect

Photon; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Technical Architect in Chennai to lead the design and development of scalable backend architectures. The role requires over 12 years of experience, particularly in Python development, microservices architecture, and performance optimization. Successful candidates will have strong architectural skills and a proven track record in managing backend teams. Join us to help redefine the future through innovative digital solutions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software development with a focus on backend development.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in Python, with frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Strong experience in designing microservices architectures and REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of robust backend architectures using Python.
• Define technical standards and best practices for development and deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend teams for end-to-end system integration.
• Own architectural decisions and provide technical leadership to development teams.
• Drive the implementation of microservices architecture and cloud-native designs.

Skills

Python development

Microservices architecture

Database design

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

CI/CD pipelines

Team collaboration

Tools

Django

Flask

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Photon, a global leader in AI and digital solutions, helps clients accelerate AI adoption and embrace DigitalHyper-expansion® to ‘make tomorrow happen today’. We work with 40% of the Fortune 100, enabling them to stay agile and future-ready in an era of converging digital and AI boundaries. Powering billions of touchpoints a day, Photon combines AI management, digital innovation, product design thinking, and engineering excellence to drive lasting transformation for F500 clients. We employ several thousand people across dozens of countries.

Job Title: Technical Architect

Company: Photon Interactive

Location: Chennai (Work from office) - No remote / Hybrid

Experience: 12+ years

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Technical Architect – Backend with over 12 years of industry experience, primarily in backend development and a strong emphasis on Python-based architecture and design. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in designing scalable backend systems, driving architectural decisions, mentoring engineering teams, and delivering high-performance enterprise-grade solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of robust, scalable, and secure backend architectures using Python and related frameworks.
• Define technical standards, patterns, and best practices for development and deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend teams, DevOps, and QA to define technical requirements and ensure end-to-end system integration.
• Own architectural decisions, conduct design and code reviews, and provide technical leadership to development teams.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure high-quality development.
• Drive the implementation of microservices architecture, cloud-native designs, and RESTful APIs.
• Lead performance tuning, monitoring, and optimization efforts.
• Support DevOps for CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and deployment pipelines.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.
• Mentor and guide backend developers and participate in technical hiring.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in software development with strong backend development expertise.
• 5+ years hands‑on experience in Python, with exposure to frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Strong experience in designing and building microservices architectures, REST APIs, and event‑driven systems.
• Proficiency in database design and development – relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, etc.).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud‑native development.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Ability to lead architectural discussions and present solutions to stakeholders and clients.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.