Solution Architect

We are 3PILLAR GLOBAL We build breakthrough software products that power digital businesses. We are an innovative product development partner whose solutions drive rapid revenue, market share, and customer growth for industry leaders in Software and SaaS, Media and Publishing, Information Services, and Retail. Our key differentiator is our Product Mindset. Our development teams focus on building for outcomes and all of our team members around the globe are trained on the Product Mindset’s core values – Minimize Time to Value, Solve For Need, and Excel at Change. Our teams apply this mindset to build digital products that are customer-facing and revenue-generating. Our business-minded approach to agile development ensures that we align to client goals from the earliest conceptual stages through market launch and beyond.In 2024, 3Pillar Global India was named a “Great Place to Work” for the seventh year in a row based on how our employees feel about our company, collaborative culture, and work/life balance - come join our growing teamJob Description:We are looking for a Solution Architect with 15+ years of experience to be part of the product engineering team. This role is the primary expert within a technology stack. The Architect owns the decision making around high-level design choices and dictates technical standards, including software coding standards, tools, and platforms. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and be engaged in the development process. Responsibilities Architectural Vision and Governance Define the overall system architecture, technology standards, and roadmaps for a polyglot microservices platform, utilizing Java, Python, and C#. Provide technical leadership and governance over the full-stack, including Angular, React, and native mobile (Kotlin/Swift/Flutter) architectures. Select and govern core infrastructure tools like Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, and API Gateways (Kong), ensuring scalability and security across AWS and Google Cloud. Set standards for application components, including rules engines (Drools), to ensure consistency and maintainability. Distributed Systems and Data Strategy Strategize and govern the use of diverse messaging platforms (RabbitMQ, Kafka) and data stores (MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, ElasticSearch) to achieve high-performance, fault-tolerant solutions. Design and enforce data governance standards for complex distributed databases, utilizing technologies like Vitess. Define event schemas, protocols, and advanced integration patterns for smooth and resilient data flow between services and existing APIs. Design robust solutions for common distributed systems challenges, including service discovery, scaling, and operational resiliency. Design Patterns, Mentorship, and Tooling Champion the adoption and correct application of domain-specific architectural and design patterns (, Event-Driven Architecture, CQRS, Factory Method) across all technology stacks. Abstract complex integration logic, specifically guiding the implementation of Creational patterns (like Factory Method) to cleanly manage interactions with existing third-party systems. Mentor architects and senior developers on best practices in cloud-native design and continuous improvement. Active leader in the Architecture Practice community, mentoring Engineers and others through Communities of Practice (CoPs) or on project teams, supporting the growth of technical capabilities. Technical Competencies Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 10+ years of professional experience developing and designing enterprise-level applications, with at least 5 years in a dedicated Software Architect or Principal Engineer role. Expertise in at least two of the following languages (Java, Python, C#) with deep knowledge of the Spring Framework for service delivery. Proven track record in designing and delivering large-scale, high-traffic, distributed systems. Deep practical experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes and Docker Swarm) and infrastructure provisioning across AWS and Google Cloud. Expert knowledge of microservices data patterns, including experience with multiple database types (, Relational, Document, In-memory, and Search databases). Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex technical vision to all levels of the organization. Preferred Skills: Prior experience architecting large-scale mobile applications utilizing Flutter, Kotlin, or Swift. Hands-on experience with API Gateway configuration and management, particularly with Kong. Experience defining and implementing observability strategies using the ELK Stack, Prometheus, or Grafana. Architectural knowledge of stream processing frameworks (, Kafka Streams, Flink). Familiarity with legacy frontend frameworks like GWT to assist in migration strategy Benefits A competitive annual salary based on experience and market demands  Flexi-timings  Work From Anywhere Medical insurance with the option to purchase a premium plan or HSA option for your entire family  Regular Health check-up camps arranged by the company  Recreational activities (Pool, TT, Wii, PS2)  Business casual atmosphere #LI-Remote #LI-PR