Technical Architect

IDEMIA; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,600,000 - 4,400,000; Full time

Job summary

IDEMIA in India is seeking a highly skilled Technical Architect to translate business requirements into scalable architectures and guide development teams.

The role focuses on architecture design, technical leadership, and collaboration with product, DevOps, QA, and security teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

You will drive standards in microservices, APIs, containerization, and cloud adoption, while staying current with emerging technologies to improve performance and maintainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise software development and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of system design, microservices, APIs and integration patterns.
• Hands-on expertise with Java or .NET and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions.
• Create architecture blueprints, technical documentation, and roadmaps.
• Guide development teams on coding standards and design patterns.
• Collaborate with product managers, DevOps, QA, and security teams.
• Review code, conduct design reviews, and troubleshoot complex issues.

Skills

System design

Microservices

Java/.NET

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

SQL/NoSQL

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Purpose

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Architect with experience in designing, developing and implementing scalable software systems.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for translating business requirements into system and technical architectures, guiding development teams and ensuring best practices in software design and delivery.

Key Missions

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design:
  • Design scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions aligned with business needs.
  • Create architecture blueprints, technical documentation, and system roadmaps.
• Technology Leadership:
  • Evaluate, recommend and implement tools, third‑party solutions, frameworks, and best practices.
  • Guide development teams in coding standards, design patterns, and technical problem‑solving.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with product managers, business analysts and stakeholders to understand requirements at system level.
  • Contribute towards planning the technical deliverables enabling Product Manager and Project Manager to define the roadmap/schedule with critical system dependencies.
  • Collaborate with DevOps, QA and security teams for smooth delivery.
• Delivery Oversight:
  • Ensure adherence to architecture guidelines and timelines.
  • Review code, conduct design reviews and support troubleshooting of complex issues.
• Innovation:
  • Stay updated with emerging technologies and assess applicability to ongoing projects.
  • Drive technical improvements in scalability, maintainability, and performance.

Profile & Other Information

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in developing enterprise solutions.
• 5-6 years of experience in software development and architecture roles.
• Strong knowledge of system design & architecture, microservices, APIs and integration patterns.
• Hands‑on expertise in at least one technology stack (Java/.NET).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in databases (SQL & NoSQL).
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical and communication skills.
• Fluent in English, verbal and written.

Good to Have

• Exposure to front‑end frameworks like Angular.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Any prior experience and knowledge of biometrics solutions.
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards.