Technology Strategist

Infosys Limited; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Coverage

Health Reimbursement Accounts

Insurance (Life/Health)

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Infosys is seeking a Principal Technologist within the Strategic Technology Group to tackle large-scale, cloud-native architecture challenges. You will define platforms, oversee design validation, and mentor senior technologists to raise the bar on technical excellence.

You will lead strategic discussions with CIO/CTO-level stakeholders, shape roadmaps, and drive innovation across programs while aligning architecture with business goals and growth trajectories.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise technology with proven leadership in architecture and engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required; relocation/travel may be needed.
• Ability to mentor architects and engage CIO/CTO-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end architecture for large-scale, cloud-native systems.
• Create reference architectures, reusable frameworks, and blueprints.
• Provide hands-on guidance across multiple programs.
• Lead client discussions and translate business goals into tech strategies.

Skills

AI/ML

Cloud

Microservices

APIs & Integration

Data Engineering

Cybersecurity

DevSecOps

Modern Apps

Tech Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent

Job description

State / Region / Province

Arizona, North Carolina, Texas

Country

USA

Domain

Delivery

Interest Group

Company

ITL USA

Requisition ID

154935BR

Technical Skills 1

Technical Skills 2

Technology|AI Engineering|AI/ML Solution Architecture and Design

Technical Skills 3

Technology|Cloud Integration and API Management|Cloud Integration and API Management - ALL

Technical Skills 4

Technology|Application Security|DevSecOps

Technical Skills 5

Overview

The Strategic Technology Group (STG) unit at Infosys is designed for power programmers and senior technologists who want to go beyond traditional development roles and take on complex, large-scale technology challenges.
The STG unit brings together Specialist Programmers, Senior Technologists, and Technical Leaders who possess deep expertise across software design and development, cloud-native architectures, enterprise platforms, data engineering, and emerging technologies, including generative AI and agentic AI.
Members of the STG unit play a strategic role in shaping technology direction, solving complex business challenges, and delivering resilient, high-quality outcomes. They are expected to demonstrate strong technical depth, sound architectural judgment, and hands-on leadership, while mentoring teams and influencing best practices across programs.
The STG unit emphasizes software development excellence, innovation, and continuous upskilling. It offers experienced talent the opportunity to work on transformational initiatives, engage closely with stakeholders, and grow as trusted technology leaders within Infosys’ global delivery ecosystem.

In the assigned Job Role of Principal Technologist, your Area Of Responsibility will be as below:

• Define architecture and develop platforms to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee design validation, code quality, and development of complex solutions that support organizational goals.
• Guide experienced team members, enabling capability development and technical excellence.
• Drive innovation at organizational and industry levels by developing roadmaps and long-term strategies for growth and transformation.
• Contribute to strategic platforms and solutions to achieve functional and non-functional requirements.
• Execute initiatives that drive organizational change and transformation showcasing innovative solutions.
• Engage in high-risk project situations and contribute through effective resolution strategies.
• Inspire transformation within the organization by promoting new technologies and methodologies that enhance operational efficiency.
• Assess and recommend emerging technologies that align with the organization’s strategic goals and enhance competitive advantage.
• Resolve complex test-phase issues across modules to maintain high code quality and reduce post-release defects.

Your contribution to the team:

Apply architectural expertise to design and validate platforms that align with organizational strategy and long-term goals. Bring a strategic mindset to developing roadmaps, frameworks and solutions that drive transformation at scale. Enable capability building by mentoring experienced technologists and fostering a culture of technical excellence. Champion innovation by evaluating and integrating emerging technologies that enhance competitiveness and efficiency. Drive organizational change through initiatives balancing functional requirements with business growth objectives.

Required Skill and Experience

Experience in enterprise technology with proven leadership in architecture and engineering.

• AI/ML, Generative AI, Agentic AI, MCP, A2A, LangGraph, ADK, Agentic Web
• Cloud (AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Microservices & Distributed Systems
• API Platforms & Integration
• Data Engineering & Analytics
• Cybersecurity, SRE, DevSecOps
• Modern Application Development
• Technology Leadership & Strategy

• Set the technology vision and roadmap for strategic accounts and internal accelerators within STG.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and platforms to drive continuous innovation.
• Act as the highest-level technical advisor for clients, senior stakeholders, and engineering teams.

Solution Architecture & Design

• Own end-to-end architecture for large-scale, mission-critical, and cloud-native systems.
• Create reference architectures, reusable frameworks, proof of concepts and solution blueprints.
• Ensure architectural consistency, performance scalability, and security across implementations.

Technical Governance & Delivery Excellence

• Provide hands-on guidance in solving complex engineering challenges across multiple programs.
• Review and sign off on architecture decisions, design documents, and code quality.
• Define best practices, engineering standards, and technology governance models.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead high-impact technical discussions with CIO/CTO-level stakeholders.
• Translate business goals into actionable technology strategies and architectures.
• Partner with account teams to shape new opportunities and strengthen technical credibility.

Innovation & Thought Leadership

• Drive internal innovation initiatives, PoCs, and IP creation within STG.
• Represent Infosys at tech forums, conferences, and industry events.
• Mentor architects, technologists, and engineering leaders to build strong internal capability.

Preferred Skill and Experience

• Strong understanding of DevOps, SRE, and platform engineering practices.
• Experience scaling technology capabilities for global enterprise clients.
• Ability to work in ambiguous, complex environments and influence without authority.
• Demonstrated experience driving digital transformation at scale.
• Exceptional communication, consulting, and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• This position may require relocation and/or travel to work/project location.
• Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role now or in the future.

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits:

• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness , Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level

About Us

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

EEO

Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.