Solution Architect (Digital/Data practice)

We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect - Digital to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing and implementing innovative digital solutions that meet both business objectives and customer needs.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of modern technologies, including microservices architecture, mobile development (Android/iOS), data BI, backend systems, infrastructure, and DevOps .

Responsibilities include:

1. Architecture Design

• Lead the design of end-to-end digital solutions that align with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, design patterns, and best practices for digital transformation.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and meet performance standards, with a strong focus on microservices architecture (preferably in Python).

2. Technical Leadership

• Provide guidance and leadership to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business leaders, developers, and other architects to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in digital architecture, mobile development, and DevOps.

3. Mobile and Backend Development

• Design and implement solutions involving mobile native technologies for Android and iOS platforms .
• Ensure smooth integration between front-end and back-end systems , optimizing for performance, security, and scalability.

4. Data, BI, and 3rd Party Integrations

• Lead the integration of data analytics and business intelligence (BI) solutions within the digital architecture.
• Manage 3rd party integrations to enhance digital functionality.
• Utilize BI tools to provide actionable insights for decision-making.

5. UI/UX and Customer Experience

• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to create intuitive, seamless user experiences.
• Ensure digital solutions align with customer expectations, enhancing engagement and satisfaction.

6. Infrastructure and DevOps

• Oversee the design and management of infrastructure components to ensure they are robust, scalable, and secure.
• Implement DevOps practices for efficient development, deployment, and maintenance.

7. Enterprise-Grade Software and Team Collaboration

• Bring experience from working with enterprise-grade software to ensure the reliability and performance of solutions.
• Foster a strong, collaborative team environment, promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing.
• Act as a thought leader and trusted advisor, building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.

8. Project Incubation and Delivery

• Support project incubation , helping to prepare teams for successful project execution.
• Review dashboards and reporting to ensure alignment with key deliverables and progress tracking.
• Assist in addressing customer escalations and build customer confidence.

9. Productivity and Reusability

• Create reusable assets, templates, and tools to drive productivity improvements.
• Monetize in-house developed accelerators and support key project implementations.

10. Mentoring and Training

• Conduct skills gap assessments and provide technology mentoring for team members.
• Deliver training on key technologies and architectural best practices.

Primary Skills :

• Bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of X years of experience in solution architecture , with a focus on digital technologies .
• Strong expertise in microservices architecture (preferably Python) and mobile native Android/iOS development .
• Proficiency in data and BI tools , 3rd party integrations , UI/UX design , and backend technologies .
• Solid understanding of infrastructure design and DevOps practices .
• Experience with enterprise-grade software and products .
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, able to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to build strong relationships with team members and customers, serving as a trusted advisor.
• Help with project incubation and delivery preparedness
• Create knowledge assets
• Project progress reviews-Help the accounts deliver successfully by engaging in complex projects or projects in Red/Amber status
• Provide solutioning for complex design requirements and problems
• Review sufficiency of dashboards and status reporting
• Align tech leads for key deliverables reviews
• Help with addressing customer escalations and improve customer confidence
• Assist AMs with account mining
• Own up productivity improvements by creating re-usable assetstemplates, in-house developed tools/accelerators, monetize the accelerators
• Support key project implementations
• Skills gap assessment
• Impart trainings on key technologies
• Technology mentoring

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex problems and design appropriate solutions.
• Strategic Vision: Understands the long-term objectives and aligns digital solutions accordingly.
• Collaboration: Strong team player, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Innovation: Stays ahead of technological trends and integrates innovative solutions into architecture designs.
• Adaptability: Quickly adapts to evolving business needs and emerging technologies.