Platform/Technical Architect

We are currently hiring for the position of Platform or Technical Architect for one of our clients located in Mumbai/Pune.Company Profile : Our Client is an Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) firm, which stands at the forefront of innovation, redefining the landscape of due diligence with a commitment to excellence. It was founded with the vision of creating a workplace where employees are celebrated for their skills, diverse experiences, and unique perspectives, it has emerged as a trusted partner in the diligence process. Our clients cutting-edge platform, utilized by esteemed organizations such as PwC, KPMG and our list of esteemed clients also includes Swiss Re, Swiss Post, Tier Mobility, Lumin Insurance to name a few.Our client are headquartered at London & it boasts a dynamic team of 100+ analysts strategically spread across 3 countries United Kingdom, United States and India. The global presence allows us to harness a diverse range of talents and cultural insights, enabling us to deliver unparalleled value to our clients. Position Title : Platform or Technical ArchitectExperience Required : 8+ yearsEducation : Bachelors /Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.Location : Mumbai/PuneJob Brief : We are looking for a visionary Platform / Technical Architect to lead the design and evolution of our high-growth, 24x7 mission-critical SaaS platform. The ideal candidate has good hands on coding expertise, deep architectural insight, and experience driving Greenfield development and legacy migrations. Youll play a strategic and technical leadership role in scaling a platform thats growing at 100% YoY, with exposure to AI/ML environments, modern cloud-native practices, and startup dynamics.Roles & Responsibilities : - Architect and design scalable, resilient, and secure SaaS solutions for 24x7 mission critical applications. - Lead Greenfield product development as well as modernization of legacy systems. - Collaborate with engineering, product, and customer teams to align architecture with business goals. - Guide teams in the adoption of modern tools, frameworks, and technologies across the stack. - Provide technical leadership and mentorship while remaining hands-on with code. - Define and enforce best practices around coding, design patterns, DevOps, and system performance. - Engage in high-stakes technical discussions with customers and partners, articulating solutions clearly. - Drive architectural decisions for systems involving AI/ML pipelines, data-intensive operations, and real-time analytics. Skills Required : - Minimum 8+ years of relevant hands-on development experience across backend, APIs, and architecture (preferably with SaaS platforms). - Proven experience building and scaling mission-critical, high-availability platforms. - Strong experience in both Greenfield application development and legacy modernization. - Exposure to or experience working with AI/ML platforms, models, or data pipelines. - Background working in startups or fast-scaling tech environments. - Deep understanding of system design, distributed systems, microservices, APIs, and cloud-native architectures (AWS, GCP, or Azure). - Outstanding communication skills with the ability to lead customer-facing technical meetings and influence stakeholders. - Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a product-oriented mindset. Preferred Skills Set : - Familiarity with tools and technologies like Kubernetes, Kafka, Elastic search, or similar. - Experience with observability, monitoring, and performance optimization at scale. - Contributions to open source or tech communities. Perks and benefits : - Enjoy the benefit of shaping and implementing high-level strategies, carving a great career path.- An inclusive work environment where authenticity is celebrated. - Exposure to a global perspective with dynamic and international client interactions.- Cultural Diversity that enriches your professional experience, providing a unique and broadened outlook.If you have any queries, please feel free to reach out. Also, kindly share this opportunity with any friends or colleagues who may be suitable and interested.Looking forward to contacting you soon (ref:hirist.tech)