Software Architect

Software Architect 12+ years Job Description – Software Architect Position: Software Architect Department: Engineering / Technology Experience: 10+ years (with 3–5 years in architecture/design roles) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Software Architect to design and guide the implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance systems. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills, ensuring that engineering teams deliver well-architected, maintainable software aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities 1. Architecture & Design - Define and maintain the system architecture to ensure scalability, reliability, and optimal performance. - Create architectural blueprints, sequence diagrams, and data flow models. - Evaluate and select appropriate design patterns, frameworks, and technologies. - Drive decisions around microservices, APIs, data storage, and messaging systems. - Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture principles and security best practices. 2. Technical Leadership - Collaborate with product managers, developers, and DevOps engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions. - Review designs and code to ensure alignment with architectural standards. - Mentor development teams, promote clean code practices, and enforce technical excellence. - Lead architecture reviews, POCs, and spike investigations for new initiatives. 3. Implementation & Delivery - Oversee the technical roadmap to ensure modular and maintainable software evolution. - Define and enforce standards for CI/CD, testing, observability, and monitoring. - Participate in sprint planning and provide architectural input for new features. - Work closely with DevOps to ensure system reliability, observability, and cost optimization in production. 4. Innovation & Continuous Improvement - Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and architectural practices. - Champion automation, performance tuning, and modern design approaches (event-driven, cloud-native, etc.). - Conduct post-mortems for system incidents and drive continuous architectural improvements. Required Skills & Experience - Education: B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - Experience: 12+ years in software development; 3–5 years as a technical or solution architect. Technical Expertise - Strong foundation in Java / Spring Boot / Python / Microservices architecture. - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP). - Knowledge of API design (REST/gRPC/GraphQL) and event-driven systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ). - Solid understanding of databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis) and caching strategies. - Familiar with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). - Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK), and security best practices. - Understanding of domain-driven design (DDD) and CQRS/Event Sourcing is a plus. - Exposure to mobile backend integrations, payment systems, and API gateways (Kong, Nginx, Apigee) is advantageous. Soft Skills - Strong communication and documentation skills. - Strategic thinking with the ability to balance idealism and pragmatism. - Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. - Mentoring, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration abilities. - Ownership mindset — capable of influencing design and delivery decisions. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Architecture compliance and code quality metrics. - Reduction in system downtime and performance bottlenecks. - Efficiency of development through reusable components. - Team satisfaction and reduced tech debt over time. - Successful completion of architecture reviews and design audits. Nice to Have - Certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, etc.) - Experience in fintech, telecom, or IoT domains. - Prior contributions to open-source projects or tech community leadership. Why Join Us - Opportunity to shape high-impact, distributed systems used by thousands of users. - Collaborate with talented engineers solving complex real-world challenges. - A culture that values innovation, learning, and autonomy.