Principal Architect

Description : Title : Principal Architect - Mission-Critical Healthcare SystemsLocation : HyderabadExperience : 23+ yearsAbout the Role : We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Software Solution Architect with over 23 years of experience to join our team in Hyderabad. This unique opportunity requires combining deep technical mastery with purpose-driven innovation to define the future of our mission-critical healthcare systems. You will set the technical direction, drive modernization, and ensure all platforms meet the highest standards of reliability, security, and compliance.Responsibilities : - Technology Vision & Roadmap : Define the comprehensive technology vision, architecture, and long-term roadmap for mission-critical, high-availability healthcare systems, aligning technical strategy with organizational goals.- Architectural Leadership : Lead and guide multiple engineering teams through the entire development lifecycle, ensuring solutions are delivered to be scalable, reliable, secure, and compliant with healthcare regulations.- Innovation & IP : Drive technical innovation through research, the creation of white papers, Proofs of Concept (PoCs), and the contribution of intellectual property (IP) through patents.- Modern Engineering Practices : Champion the adoption of modern engineering principles, including Microservices architecture, Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), distributed systems design, and cloud-native development.- Global Collaboration : Collaborate strategically with global architecture teams and DevOps teams to build and govern standardized, future-ready cloud platforms, preferably leveraging Azure.- Design Governance : Establish and enforce architectural standards, conduct technical design reviews, and ensure the consistent implementation of secure, resilient application patterns.Required Skill Set (Mandatory Skills) : - Experience : 23+ years of progressive experience in defining software architecture, full-stack development, and designing large-scale enterprise systems.- Core Technology Stack : Proven expertise and deep, hands-on experience with the Microsoft stack, including C#/.NET, C/C++, and building high-performance REST APIs.- Architecture : Expert proficiency in designing and implementing Microservices and distributed systems.- Cloud & Security : Mandatory hands-on experience designing and deploying highly secure, cloud-native solutions, with a strong preference for Azure cloud platform experience.- Frontend Knowledge : Strong practical UI knowledge including modern frameworks such as Angular, React, HTML5, and JavaScript (JS).- DevOps & Delivery : Expert experience with Agile/DevOps methodologies and implementing advanced CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery and integration.- Leadership & Strategy : Demonstrated strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, and proven leadership ability to drive technical alignment and mentor senior teams.Preferred Skills : - Prior experience designing systems that comply with industry-specific regulations (HIPAA, GDPR, or similar high-compliance standards).- Experience with serverless architectures and event-driven design patterns (Kafka, Azure Event Hubs).- Experience architecting data solutions using modern databases (NoSQL, NewSQL). (ref:hirist.tech)