Solution Architect

Job Description :

Responsibilities include :

Architecture & Design :

- Assist in creating solution architectures, high-level designs, and technical diagrams.

- Contribute to the development and evolution of technical strategies for assigned services or projects.

- Evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks for potential use in client solutions.

- Support and contribute to proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and feasibility assessments.

- Work along with presales team to support new solution creation, writing technical proposals and ideating strategies.

Collaboration & Delivery :

- Work closely with development teams to ensure adherence to architectural standards and design principles.

- Participate in code reviews, technical design sessions, and agile ceremonies.

- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (policy, product, engineering, QA) to ensure user-centric designs.

- Assist in defining how we build and operate open-source, cloud-first solutions at scale.

Governance & Stakeholder Engagement :

- Work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to clarify requirements and support technology decisions.

- Communicate architectural vision and solution rationale clearly across teams.

- Identify deeper underlying problems and contribute to broader digital transformation initiatives.

- Support profession-based activities such as defining architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices.

- Contribute actively to communities of practice to strengthen awareness, inclusivity, and technical excellence.

Certifications :

Educational Background :

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.

Primary Skills :

Technical Skills :

- Solid understanding of software development principles and system design concepts.

- Hands-on experience with at least one programming language (Python, C#, or similar).

- Practical knowledge across the web stack - from frontend technologies to backend, cloud, infrastructure, and networking.

- Experience with cloud-first architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and designing solutions that leverage cloud-native capabilities.

- Knowledge of databases, integration patterns, APIs, and microservices.

- Familiarity with open-source technologies and modern development practices.

Professional Skills :

- Experience working with technical teams in an agile delivery environment.

- Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders to reach agreement on technical decisions.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify broader architectural implications beyond immediate issues.

- Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for different audiences.

Skills

Solution Architect, System Design, Cloud, Python, C#, Solution Design, AWS, Microservices Architecture