Technical Architect

OverviewAs a Technical Architect, you will play a pivotal role in defining, designing, and overseeing the technical architecture of our projects while maintaining strong hands-on coding capabilities. You will work across Frontend, Backend, DevOps, and Data Engineering domains, ensuring best practices, scalability, and efficiency in all solutions. You will also act as a mentor, guiding engineers at different levels while staying current with emerging technologies including AI/ML and LLM stacks.Key Responsibilities- Define technical architecture and lead design discussions for scalable, secure, and high-performance applications- Provide hands-on coding and technical expertise across the full technology stack- Design and implement solutions using Java, Python, and Node.js ecosystems- Architect event-driven systems and messaging architectures using Kafka and other messaging platforms- Design and oversee data pipelines and data engineering solutions- Collaborate with stakeholders, product managers, and development teams to translate business needs into technical solutions- Drive adoption of cloud-native, microservices, and modern architecture practices- Implement and oversee CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and monitoring systems- Perform code reviews, design reviews, and technical audits to ensure quality and adherence to standards- Explore and integrate AI/ML capabilities and LLM-based solutions into existing architectures- Act as a mentor and technical coach for software engineers across levels- Continuously evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and practices- Own technical risk management and ensure alignment with project timelines and goalsRequired Skills & Experience- Around 15 years of IT industry experience, with at least 5+ years in an architect role- Strong hands-on coding capability with proven expertise in:- Backend:- Java with Spring Boot framework (microservices, REST APIs, Spring Cloud)- Python (Django/FastAPI/Flask)- Node.js (Express, NestJS)- Frontend: React and Angular (mandatory), with strong JavaScript/TypeScript fundamentals- Data Engineering: ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehousing, streaming architectures (Kafka, Spark)- DevOps & Cloud: AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code- Strong knowledge of system design, architecture patterns, and distributed systems- Hands-on experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch)- Experience with message queuing systems and event-driven architectures- Ability to design for scalability, performance, and security- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills- Experience in mentoring and developing engineering teams- Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologyHighly Desired- Willingness and enthusiasm to learn emerging technologies, particularly:- LLM stacks (OpenAI, Claude, LangChain, Vector databases)- AI/ML Engineering fundamentals- RAG architectures and prompt engineering- Experience with GraphQL and modern API design patterns- Knowledge of data modeling and analytics platforms- Familiarity with observability and monitoring toolsWhat We're Looking For- A technical leader who codes alongside the team, not just architects from the sidelines- Someone passionate about continuous learning and staying ahead of technology curves- A professional who can balance architectural excellence with pragmatic delivery- An individual excited about the intersection of traditional engineering and AI capabilitiesThis role offers the opportunity to shape technical direction while working with cutting-edge technologies and building next-generation solutions.Preference will be given to candidates from Kerala.