Job Summary :
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design, implement, and oversee end-to-end technology solutions that align with business goals and technical strategy.
The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution by defining architectures, selecting appropriate technologies, and guiding teams in delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. The role requires a strong mix of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership to ensure that proposed solutions are practical, cost-effective, and future-ready.
Key Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements, challenges, and objectives.
- Design end-to-end architectural solutions encompassing applications, integrations, data, and infrastructure.
- Define and document solution blueprints, technical roadmaps, and architecture diagrams.
- Ensure architectural designs align with enterprise standards, security, scalability, and compliance requirements.
- Evaluate and recommend suitable technologies, frameworks, and platforms to meet solution goals.
- Serve as the technical authority during project planning and implementation phases.
- Guide and mentor engineering teams in applying architectural principles and design patterns.
- Support DevOps, cloud, and development teams in implementing architecture best practices.
- Participate in code and design reviews to ensure architectural integrity and alignment.
- Provide technical input in RFPs, proposals, and client presentations.
- Partner with business analysts, product managers, and project managers to define technical deliverables and project timelines.
- Communicate complex technical solutions in simple terms to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ensure stakeholder alignment throughout the solution lifecycle - from concept to deployment.
- Establish and enforce architecture governance standards and technical guidelines.
- Identify and mitigate architectural risks early in the project lifecycle.
- Conduct architecture assessments, performance reviews, and optimization exercises.
- Ensure that solutions adhere to security, compliance, and data protection policies.
- Stay updated with the latest technology trends, cloud innovations, and architectural methodologies.
- Evaluate emerging tools and frameworks for potential adoption.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in architectural practices, DevOps, and solution delivery.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.8+ years of experience in software engineering or system architecture roles.Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems.Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and integration methodologies.Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and microservices architecture.Hands-on experience with APIs, DevOps, CI / CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).Strong background in databases (SQL, NoSQL), messaging systems, and security architecture.Familiarity with Agile / Scrum and enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman).(ref : hirist.tech)