Chief Solution Architect

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Role : Chief Solution Architect

Experience Range : 15 years to 20 years

Location : PAN India

Job Description : Role Overview :

We are looking for a Chief Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of transformative cloud and AI solutions across enterprise engagements. This role demands deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to orchestrate cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative architectures.

Key Responsibilities :

Solution Leadership : Own end-to-end architecture strategy for large-scale cloud and AI programs, including modernization, migration, and intelligent automation.

Cloud Strategy & Execution : Define and implement cloud-native architectures using AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid models. Lead cloud foundation setup, security guardrails, and cost optimization strategies.

AI Integration : Architect AI-infused solutions including GenAI, AIOps, Agentic AI, and predictive operations. Drive adoption of AI frameworks for business transformation.

Stakeholder Engagement : Collaborate with business leaders, engineering teams, and hyperscaler partners to align solutions with strategic goals and customer expectations.

Governance & Risk Management : Ensure compliance with enterprise standards, data privacy, and security protocols. Establish governance models for multi-cloud and AI deployments.

Innovation & Thought Leadership : Lead workshops, solution reviews, and GTM strategy sessions. Contribute to reusable templates, accelerators, and communities of practice.

Presales & Sales Support : Collaborate with sales teams to provide technical leadership during pre-sales engagements, including customer workshops and solution presentations.

RFP / RFI Response : Lead the solutioning and architecture design for customer RFPs and RFIs, ensuring alignment with business requirements and competitive positioning.

Proposal Development : Contribute to proposal creation, including solution narratives, architecture diagrams, and effort estimation.

Customer Engagements : Participate in customer discussions to understand needs and tailor cloud and AI solutions accordingly.

Deal Shaping : Support deal structuring and value articulation for cloud and AI-led transformation programs.

Required Qualifications :

15+ years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 5 years in cloud and AI domains.

Proven track record in leading enterprise-scale cloud migrations and AI transformations.

Expertise in AWS, Azure, GCP, and associated services (e.g., Lambda, GKE, OpenAI, SageMaker).

Strong understanding of AI / ML lifecycle, GenAI, agentic AI, and automation platforms.

Experience in regulated industries (e.g., BFSI, Healthcare, Government) preferred.

Certifications : AWS / Azure / GCP Architect Professional, TOGAF, or equivalent.

Preferred Attributes :

Strategic mindset with ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience working with Big 4 consulting firms or global system integrators.

Willingness to travel and engage with global teams and clients.