Principal Solutions Architect
We are seeking a visionary and highly experienced Principal Solutions Architect with over 15 years of expertise in designing and implementing complex enterprise-grade solutions. This role requires a strong background in solution architecture, cloud technologies, system integration, and enterprise transformation. As a key technical leader, you will define architecture strategies, ensure alignment with business goals, and mentor cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.
Key Responsibilities :
- Define and own end-to-end solution architectures across multiple domains.
- Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to align technology solutions with enterprise strategy.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for digital transformation initiatives.
- Lead the design and implementation of large-scale enterprise solutions, ensuring they are robust, secure, and scalable.
- Define technical roadmaps, integration strategies, and modernization approaches for legacy systems.
- Oversee proof-of-concepts (POCs), reference architectures, and solution blueprints.
- Establish architecture standards, design patterns, and technical guidelines across the organization.
- Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, and industry best practices.
- Conduct architecture reviews, performance audits, and risk assessments.
- Mentor solution architects, developers, and engineering teams to ensure architectural alignment.
- Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and product owners to deliver high-quality solutions on time.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and clients, providing strategic insights on technology
investments.
Present solution proposals, cost estimations, and risk assessments to leadership and external stakeholders.Required Qualifications & Experience :
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.15+ years of overall IT experience, with 8+ years in solution / enterprise architecture.Proven track record in designing and delivering complex, enterprise-scale solutions across multiple domains.Deep expertise in at least two major areas from Cloud Platforms, Application Architecture, Data & Integration and Security ArchitectureStrong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks.Experience in DevOps, CI / CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code.Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.Experience with digital transformation, cloud migrations, and legacy modernization projects.Preferred Skills :
Hands-on experience with AI / ML, IoT, or Big Data solutions.Exposure to regulated industries such as Banking, Insurance, or Healthcare.Experience leading multi-vendor, globally distributed teams.Familiarity with cost optimization and TCO analysis for large-scale solutions.(ref : hirist.tech)