Solution Architect

Job overview

We are looking for an accomplished Solution Architect to design scalable, secure, and high-performance technology solutions. In this role, you will translate business needs into practical technical architectures, align delivery with strategic objectives, and support engineering teams in building robust systems across enterprise and product-led environments.

Key responsibilities

• Design end-to-end system architectures that are scalable, secure, and optimized for performance.
• Work with business and technical stakeholders to ensure solution direction matches organizational goals.
• Guide engineering teams on architectural standards, design patterns, and implementation best practices.
• Assess technologies and recommend modern, future-ready platforms and tools.
• Prepare and keep architecture documents, standards, and related technical references up to date.
• Coordinate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to maintain clarity and alignment on design decisions.

Required skills and experience

• 8+ years of overall software engineering experience, including at least 2+ years in an architecture-focused role.
• Strong background in solution architecture, system design, and enterprise architecture.
• Clear understanding of application integration, distributed systems, and solution design principles.
• Hands-on exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Experience with caching technologies like Redis.
• Working knowledge of messaging and queueing tools such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, SQS, or Service Bus.
• Solid understanding of microservices, REST APIs, and backend application design.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases and modern application frameworks.
• Knowledge of scalability, reliability, security, and performance optimization.
• Ability to analyze business challenges and convert them into workable technical solutions.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Good understanding of security architecture, authentication, authorization, and OWASP practices.
• Experience in Agile and cross-functional delivery environments.
• Ability to handle multiple architecture initiatives at the same time.
• Preferred: certifications such as TOGAF, AWS, Azure, or Solution Architecture.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Collaborative and innovation-focused workplace.
• Opportunities for learning, growth, and career development.

Additional information

This role is based in Surat, Gujarat, India, with a hybrid working setup. The advertised salary range is ₹20,00,000 to ₹25,00,000 per year. The position requires 6+ years of experience as stated in the job overview, while the detailed experience criteria mention 8+ years in software engineering and 2+ years in architecture. Candidates who are passionate about building technology solutions and have a proven background in solution architecture are encouraged to consider this opportunity.