Solutions Architect

Job Title
- Solutions Architect

Location
- Pune

Job Type
- Fulltime

We are seeking a
Solutions Architect
to design and deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure and cloud solutions (primarily Microsoft Azure & On-premise). The role involves translating business requirements into technical designs, ensuring alignment with reference architecture, security, and compliance standards. You will collaborate with stakeholders, vendors, and project teams, overseeing solution implementation and providing technical consultancy. Strong expertise in Azure, Office 365, networking, and identity management (Azure Entra ID) is essential.

Key Responsibilities-

1. Design and deliver
   infrastructure and cloud-based solutions
   aligned with company reference architecture and security standards.
2. Conduct
   technical analysis, feasibility assessments, and cost estimates
   for new and existing system requirements.
3. Provide
   solutions consultancy
   to business units during pre-project discussions and project delivery.
4. Support
   Project Services and Operations teams
   with technical expertise when required.
5. Collaborate with
   Technical Architects
   to develop and maintain the
   Company Reference Architecture
   .
6. Engage and coordinate with
   third-party suppliers
   for technical requirements gathering and solution delivery.
7. Oversee
   solution implementation
   , ensuring delivery aligns with approved design and business requirements.
8. Translate
   business requirements into technical solutions
   , ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
9. Conduct
   proof-of-concepts (PoCs)
   and evaluations of emerging technologies to assess business fit.
10. Ensure all solutions are designed with
    security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
    in mind.
11. Create and maintain
    solution design documentation
    , diagrams, and architectural standards.
12. Provide
    governance and guidance
    throughout project lifecycles, ensuring adherence to design principles.
13. Identify
    risks and mitigation strategies
    related to proposed solutions.
14. Act as a
    technical advisor/SME
    for infrastructure and cloud-related initiatives.
15. Work closely with
    operations teams
    to ensure smooth transition of solutions into production.
16. Drive
    continuous improvement initiatives
    in solution design, cost efficiency, and technology adoption.
17. Mentor and support junior team members in
    technical design and architecture practices
    .

Qualifications-

Essential:

1. Proven experience in infrastructure solution design and cloud solution development.
2. Strong background in Wintel environments, Microsoft Azure, and Office 365.
3. Experience with Azure Entra ID (Azure AD) and identity management.
4. Demonstrated ability to produce technical proposals (designs, project trackers, costings).
5. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and customer service orientation.
6. Experience managing complex solution designs across multiple systems and stakeholders.

Desirable:

1. Bachelor's degree in
   Computer Science, IT, or related field
   , or equivalent certifications.
2. Enterprise-level experience in
   solution architecture
   .
3. Understanding of
   application architecture
   (front-end, back-end, middleware).
4. Professional certifications (e.g.,
   Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
   , TOGAF, etc.).

Technical Skills-

• Infrastructure Architecture
  : Compute, storage, networking (physical & virtual).
• Networking
  : LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs, wireless technologies.
• Cloud Platforms
  : Microsoft Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Identity & Access Management
  : Microsoft Entra ID .
• Operating Systems
  : Wintel environments (Windows Server, virtualization).
• Solution Design Principles
  : Security, scalability, performance, cost optimization, maintainability.
• Collaboration Tools
  : Office 365 suite (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, etc.).
• Experience in
  vendor management
  and working with
  third-party suppliers
  .