Senior Technical Architect

Job Title :  Sr. Technical Architect

Location : Bangalore (On-site; full-time)

About Locus : At Locus, we are redefining logistics decision-making with deep-tech solutions that drive efficiency, consistency, and transparency across industries like retail and FMCG / CPG. Founded in 2015 by Nishith Rastogi and Geet Garg, Locus has evolved from a women’s safety geo-tracking app into a globally recognized logistics optimization platform.

Our technology has empowered enterprises such as Unilever and Nestlé to execute over a billion deliveries across 30+ countries. Guided by our commitment to innovation and sustainable growth, we transform complex supply chains into strategic growth enablers. Join us at Locus and be part of a team shaping the future of global logistics.

Job Overview :

We are looking for a Senior Technical Architect to join our Technology team and define the architectural backbone of Locus’ enterprise SaaS platform. This is a pivotal role aimed at embedding deep technical design thinking into the product development lifecycle to ensure scalability, extensibility, and seamless integration across our modules.

Key Responsibilities

Product Architecture Design :  Own and drive the architectural vision for the product platform. Design high-level system and module-level architecture to support current and future business needs.

Cross-Functional Leadership :  Partner with product managers, engineering, design, and business stakeholders to align architecture with product goals and user outcomes.

Domain-Driven Design :  Leverage deep understanding of logistics and enterprise SaaS to design domain-centric, loosely coupled systems that evolve with business requirements.

Scalability & Performance :  Architect resilient and performant systems that handle high throughput and real-time data exchange.

Design Reviews & Mentorship :  Conduct technical design reviews across product pods. Mentor engineering teams on architecture principles and design patterns.

Technical Due Diligence :  Evaluate technical feasibility of new initiatives, identify tech debt, and define phased approaches for platform evolution.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience : 10+ years in software architecture, with at least 3 years in a product / platform architecture role for enterprise SaaS platforms.

Domain Expertise : Deep exposure to logistics, transportation, or supply chain systems (TMS, WMS, routing platforms).

Technical Skills : Strong in microservices, event-driven systems, REST APIs, cloud-agnostics design, and data modeling at scale.

Mindset : Systems thinker with a product-first mindset. Can translate product vision into technical blueprints.

Collaboration : Proven track record working with cross-functional product and engineering teams in a fast-paced agile environment. Clear and confident communicator—can explain architecture to execs and developers alike.

Why Join Us?

Shape the future of logistics automation at a product and platform level.

Be the first architect to establish a strong technical foundation for long-term product success.

Work with passionate innovators who are redefining how enterprises move goods globally.