Technical Architect

Job Requirements

Technical Architect

(12+ Years of Experience)

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Technical Architect with 12+ years of experience in designing and delivering scalable, enterprise-grade solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cloud-native architecture, microservices, and modernization strategies, while also demonstrating strong leadership and management skills.

This role requires strong experience in cloud-native platforms, microservices, modernization strategies, and enterprise migrations, while also leading & mentoring cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality, scalable, and future-ready solutions. The architect will lead the transformation of monolithic legacy systems into modern, distributed, and event-driven platforms, while driving architectural governance, innovation, and delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

• Define and implement cloud-native architecture strategies & roadmaps across AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments.
• Lead legacy application modernization, decomposing monoliths into scalable microservices and event-driven components.
• Establish and enforce architecture governance, API & coding standards, best practices and integration patterns.
• Oversee containerization, orchestration (Kubernetes/ECS/AKS), CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices for scalable and secure delivery.
• Design data migration and integration strategies, ensuring smooth transition from legacy databases to modern platforms.
• Guide adoption of best-fit technologies across application, data, and infrastructure layers.
• Manage and mentor cross-functional engineering teams, ensuring skill development and delivery excellence.
• Act as a bridge between engineering and leadership, translating business needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Drive performance reviews, team development plans, and career growth discussions.
• Mentor, coach, and upskill teams, fostering a culture of engineering excellence and innovation.
• Ensure alignment of team efforts with program priorities, timelines, and enterprise strategy.
• Collaborate with program managers and delivery leads to balance business priorities, risks, and technical debt.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing recommendations on technology investment and modernization strategy.

Skills :

• Cloud & Containerization: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, EKS, AKS
• Programming & Frameworks: C#, .NET Core, Java, Python, (polyglot mindset preferred)
• Architecture & Design: Microservices, API-first, event-driven, SOA, REST, gRPC, GraphQL
• Integration & Messaging: RabbitMQ, Kafka, Redis Cache, Service Bus, Pub/Sub patterns
• Data & Storage: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DocumentDB, MongoDB, Cloud-native storage solutions
• DevOps & Automation: Git, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation)
• Security & Compliance: Identity & access management, API security, cloud governance, regulatory alignment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline.
• 12+ years of software delivery experience.
• 5+ years of designing scalable microservice, event-centric, and API-first architecture.
• Hands-on experience transforming legacy monolithic applications into service-oriented, containerized, and distributed systems.
• Experience designing architecture for large scale enterprise migration initiatives.
• Cloud Certification (AWS) is desirable.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at executive levels.
• Excellent communication skillscapable of translating complex technical concepts into business value.
• Collaborative mindset with experience in Agile and scaled delivery environments.
• Passion for continuous learning, innovation, and staying ahead of emerging technologies.