Protean - Application/Solution Architect

Company Description : Protean eGov Technologies is a publicly listed population-scale technology company that builds digital public infrastructure and eGovernance solutions. With a mission of impacting the digital fabric of nations, Protean has been #BuildingForBillions for 28 years. Their pioneering solutions have modernized India's digital tax infrastructure, strengthened social security systems, and provided essential digital services. Role Description :

• This is a full-time on-site role in Pune for an Application Solution Architect at Protean eGov Technologies.
• The Application Solution Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing digital public infrastructure and eGovernance solutions, ensuring they fulfill the social and financial inclusion agenda for nations.
• He will be working on Various RFPs focused on citizen centric application coming from Domestic and International Market.

Key Responsibilities : Application Architecture Design and Governance :

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance application architectures.
• Develop comprehensive application blueprints, including application Architecture, Deployment Architecture, Security Architecture, Cloud Architecture, Data Architecture, API designs, and integration strategies.
• Ensure alignment of application architectures with business objectives and enterprise standards.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation, ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate and Propose different s/w & tools to fulfil the solution requirements.

Technology Evaluation and Adoption :

• Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools relevant to application development (e.g , microservices, cloud-native architectures, DevOps).
• Conduct feasibility studies and recommend adoption strategies for new technologies.
• Develop application technology roadmaps aligned with the organization's digital transformation goals.

RFP/RFI/RFQ Response and Solution Architecture :

• Create comprehensive and persuasive technical proposals for RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions.
• Analyze and interpret client requirements to develop tailored application solutions.
• Present and articulate technical solutions, architecture, and strategies to stakeholders and clients.

Cloud and Integration Architecture :

• Design cloud-based application architectures using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud platforms.
• Develop integration strategies and API management practices to enable seamless communication between applications.
• Ensure security, scalability, and performance of cloud-based applications.

Qualifications :

• Proven experience as a Principal Architect / Lead Solution Architect with pre-sales capabilities.
• Min 15 Years of Experience in architecting and writing technical solutions for an Application.
• Knowledge of cloud services and application sizing approach.
• Strong skills in API development and management.
• Ability to work in an open source, open frameworks, and open architecture environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• TOGAF with Renowned Professional Certification on Cloud or Application is

Must.

• 10 years in IT projects for Government clients.
• 5 years of experience in designing cloud-native and microservices-based architectures.
• Experience managing large-scale IT projects )