Senior Application Architect

Pre-requisition

· Possess Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent.

· 8–10 years of experience in software/application development and system integration

· >5 years in solution or enterprise architecture roles.

· Strong track record in designing solutions that integrate bespoke applications with COTS products.

· Experience working across multiple technology domains (applications, cloud, infrastructure, security).

· Proven experience leading technical teams across multiple projects.

· Ability to balance hands-on technical leadership with strategic architectural guidance.

· Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.

JobDescription

SolutionArchitecture & Design

· Lead end-to-end solution design activities, from requirements gathering to implementation strategy.

· Design and integrate bespoke applications with COTS, including infrastructure, and security platforms and products as part of the overall solution architecture.

· Ensure architectural designs align with enterprise architecture principles, governance, and standards.

· Perform architecture reviews and provide design sign-offs for critical projects.

· Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where relevant.

ProjectDelivery & Governance

· Work with Project Managers to ensure project scope, budget, and delivery timelines are achievable.

· Provide technical leadership during implementation, balancing innovation with risk management.

· Participate in architecture boards, technical governance committees, and design reviews.

· Support escalations and ad-hoc emergency response for pre-launch or production issues.

TeamLeadership & Development

· Guide Architects, AssociateArchitects, and Specialists on solution design and technical delivery.

· Mentor team members, fosteringgrowth in technical expertise and architectural thinking.

· Conduct capability assessments, identify skills gaps, and propose training or recruitment needs.

· Promote best practices in software engineering, DevOps, cloud adoption, and security.

StakeholderEngagement

· Collaborate with Consultants to align solution design with client business needs.

· Communicate architecture decisions and trade-offs effectively to both technical and business stakeholders.

· Act as a trusted advisor to clients on technology strategy, feasibility, and long-term roadmaps.

TechnicalSkill Sets

· Understanding of solution architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman,etc.).

· Proficiency in air-gapped or on-premise deployments.

· Strong knowledge of integration methods, APIs, micro-services, micro-frontends, and middleware.

· Familiarity with security architecture principles, compliance, and data protection standards.