Application Architect (L6A - 10+ yrs)

Hyderabad , India
full-time

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Lead architecture initiatives for cloud-native and full-stack applications across various technology platforms, mentoring a team of architects on strategic projects.
Job Title: Senior Product & Platform Engineering Architect
Location: Bangalore
Joining: Immediate joiners preferred
Experience Required: 15+ Years
Job Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: VP/Head of Engineering
  
About the Role 
We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Senior Product & Platform Engineering Architect with a proven track record in IT Services organizations, leading complex engineering transformations and platform initiatives across Telecom, Media, Technology, and Private Equity domains (Preferred). The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of deep technical expertise, architecture leadership, and a strategic consulting mindset.
  
Key Responsibilities 
1. Architecture Leadership 
  • Lead architecture strategy and delivery for cloud-native, web, and mobile applications.
  • Own full-stack architecture across .NET, Java, multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), middleware, containers (Kubernetes), and integration layers.
  • Oversee architecture for data platforms, AI/ML applications, and large-scale digital transformation or re-engineering programs.
  • Drive non-functional excellence: security, performance, scalability, multi-lingual/multi-tenant support, etc.
2. Engagement & Delivery Management 
  • Lead and guide a team of 8-10 architects across large strategic deals ($3M–$5M+).
  • Conduct technical audits, define and enforce architecture and engineering best practices.
  • Drive technical governance models and engineering excellence frameworks across engagements.
3. Pre-Sales & Consulting 
  • Partner with sales and solution teams in shaping complex pursuits – RFIs, RFPs, proposals, PoVs, and PoCs.
  • Provide consultative input for customer engagements and workshops.
  • Contribute to technical estimations, solution blueprints, cost models, and effort sizing.
4. Asset & Capability Development 
  • Build and maintain reusable frameworks, accelerators, and reference architectures.
  • Contribute to IP creation, solution packaging, and internal capability building.
  • Evaluate and adopt relevant technology trends to enhance organizational offerings.
5. Talent & Stakeholder Management 
  • Participate in architect/tech lead hiring, mentoring, and performance reviews.
  • Act as a senior advisor to executive leadership and customer stakeholders.
  • Lead technical sessions, design walkthroughs, and architecture reviews with clients.
  
Key Qualifications 
Technical Expertise 
  • Deep experience in designing and scaling cloud-native platforms and enterprise applications.
  • Strong in .NET, Java, RESTful API design, Microservices, Kubernetes, containerization, and CI/CD.
  • Familiarity with integration platforms (MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, etc.), data pipelines, and AI-driven applications.
  • Working knowledge of DevOps, QA automation, observability, and platform reliability.
Industry Experience 
  • Proven track record in Telecom, Media, Technology, and/or Private Equity domains.
  • Exposure to B2B/B2C products, SaaS models, and multi-channel platforms.
Certifications (Preferred) 
  • AWS/GCP/Azure Certified Architect
  • TOGAF, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) etc.
Required Skills 
  • Strategic thinker with strong system design mindset.
  • Excellent communication, client interfacing, and storytelling skills.
  • Out-of-the-box problem solver with ability to balance tech depth with business context.
  • Capable of working in dynamic, matrixed, global environments.
  
Education 
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

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