JOB TITLE : Principal Architect
JOB PURPOSE :
The purpose of this role is to lead the design and development of scalable, future proof, scalable, agile, high-performance digital products using cloud-native, headless, AI ready, open-source architecture. QUALIFICATION : B.E. / B. Tech / MCA / MCS Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP) EXPERIENCE :
15+ Years
REPORTING TO :
BU Head-Digital Delivery
RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDES ALL TASKS) :
Product & Portal Architecture considering Security, Performance & Scalability
- Architect and lead the development of enterprise-grade digital products. Define scalable, modular, and reusable architecture patterns for multi-tenant platforms.
- Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver seamless, intelligent user experiences.
- Support RFP response, Live system issue analysis, participate in customer interactions.
- Build systems that support high concurrency, low latency, and horizontal scalability.
- Conduct performance profiling, load testing, and optimization across the stack.
- Implement caching strategies, CDN integration, and database tuning.
- Embed security best practices into architecture and development workflows.
- Implement secure coding standards, API security, and data protection mechanisms.
- Ensure compliance with enterprise and regulatory standards
Front-End Technologies -
Drive adoption of AI based modern front-end frameworks such as React, Next.js, Flutter, and ensure responsive, accessible, and performant UI design.Backend & API Architecture
Design and implement backend services using Node.js, Spring Boot), or .NET Core.Architect secure and scalable APIs (RESTful / GraphQL) for data exchange and AI model integration. Implement robust authentication, rate limiting, and monitoring strategies.Cloud & DevOps
Architect cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP.Define CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated deployment strategies.Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and observability across environmentsTECHNICAL SKILLS / COMPETENCIES : MANDATORY OPTIONAL
Experience in enterprise architecture and full-stack product development.
Solid experience in Mobile, web products development, UI Design Patterns, API,Strong knowledge about Web Services, REST, Message Queues, Caching StrategiesGood knowledge about Web Security, and Security Compliance like PCI, PII, etc.Good knowledge about Databases like SQL, MongoDB, Apache etc.Proven experience in building scalable web portals and integrating AI capabilities.Strong proficiency in modern front-end and backend technologies.Deep understanding of cloud architecture, microservices, and performance engineering.Experience with AI / ML model deployment and integrationExperience with headless CMS, API gateways, and service mesh architectures.Certifications in cloud architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).Familiarity with MLOps tools (e.g., MLflow, Kubeflow) and AI platforms.Knowledge of agile methodologies and product-centric developmentSOFT SKILLS : MANDATORY
Strong Communication SkillsLeadership skillsGood Interpersonal SkillsStakeholder engagement skills(ref : hirist.tech)