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    Software Architect

    India
    Posted on November 24, 2025

    Job Code: Software Architect

    Qualification (Educational): Graduation

    Location City: Chennai

    Location Country: India

    Years of Experience:  Experience: 10+ Years 

    Required Skills & Experience:
    • 10+ years of experience in software engineering and enterprise-grade architecture.
    • At least 5 years of deep expertise in one or more technical domains (e.g., AI/ML, data analytics, cloud 
      migration, ERP/SaaS systems).
    • 5+ years architecting cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
    • Strong technical foundation in:
    • Event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
    • Microservices, serverless, and distributed systems
    • Full-stack technologies (Java/Python/C#, Vue.js/React, Node.js)
    • SQL and NoSQL databases
    • DevSecOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, Docker, Kubernetes
    • Experience designing and delivering large-scale, resilient, and secure applications.
    • Solid grasp of security protocols (OAuth, JWT) and compliance frameworks.
    • Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. 

    Key Responsibilities

    1. Architecture & System Design 

    • Architect scalable, secure, and high-performing applications using microservices, event-driven 
      architectures, and serverless technologies.
    •  Design and implement cloud-native systems optimized for platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP. 
    •  Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and patterns to drive technology modernization. 
    •  Apply design thinking and domain-driven design (DDD) to solve large-scale business problems. 
      2. Technical Governance & Engineering Excellence
    • Define and enforce architectural standards, code quality benchmarks, and performance metrics 
      across development teams.
    • Conduct architecture reviews, design validations, and technical POCs.
    • Support engineering managers and leads in scaling systems, solving system-level issues, and ensuring 
      technical compliance.
    • Champion DevSecOps, CI/CD automation, and observability practices for resilient systems. 
      3. Cross-functional Collaboration
    • Work with product, pre-sales, customer success, and support teams to align architecture with 
      business needs.
    • Translate complex business objectives into actionable technical strategies.
    • Provide thought leadership in customer meetings, stakeholder briefings, and architectural deep dives. 
      4. Mentorship & Technical Leadership
    • Mentor senior engineers and technical leads (SD3s), shaping their progression into architect or 
      engineering leadership roles.  Conduct technical training, brown-bag sessions, and drive adoption of architectural best practices. 
    • Promote a culture of experimentation, engineering excellence, and continuous improvement. 
      5. Pre-sales & Customer Engagement
    • Collaborate with pre-sales teams to design solution architectures for RFPs, PoCs, and new prospects.
    • Present technical vision and architectural strategies to executive-level stakeholders and clients.
    • Support migration, modernization, and technical discovery initiatives for enterprise customers. 

      Required Skills & Experience:
    • 10+ years of experience in software engineering and enterprise-grade architecture.
    • At least 5 years of deep expertise in one or more technical domains (e.g., AI/ML, data analytics, cloud 
      migration, ERP/SaaS systems).
    • 5+ years architecting cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
    • Strong technical foundation in:
    • Event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
    • Microservices, serverless, and distributed systems
    • Full-stack technologies (Java/Python/C#, Vue.js/React, Node.js)
    • SQL and NoSQL databases
    • DevSecOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, Docker, Kubernetes
    • Experience designing and delivering large-scale, resilient, and secure applications.
    • Solid grasp of security protocols (OAuth, JWT) and compliance frameworks.
    • Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. 

      Preferred Qualifications: 
    • Hands-on experience in cloud modernization and legacy platform migration at enterprise scale. 
    • AWS/Azure/GCP Architect certification is a strong plus. 
    • Experience in pre-sales engagements, technical strategy sessions, and customer architecture 
      reviews. 
    • Familiarity with AI/ML pipelines, data streaming, or event-based analytics. 
    • Recognized thought leadership—through talks, blogs, open-source contributions, or technical 
      whitepapers