Lead Solution Architect - Distributed Systems
SK HR Consultants · Mumbai ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Lead
- Category
- Architecture
- Experience
- 6+ years
SK HR Consultants · Mumbai ·
Required Skills :
- Solution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Customer-Facing Website & Mobile Application Architecture, Scalable Digital Platform Design, Cloud-Native Solutions, System Integration, AWS Solutions Architecture, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architecture, Google Cloud Architecture, TOGAF.
- 10+ years experience, 6+ years as solution architect, architecture for customer-facing websites, TOGAF, experience in architecture for customer-facing website / mobile systems, architecture for mobile applications, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect.
Role Overview :
As a Lead Solution Architect based in Mumbai, you will serve as the technical bridge between complex business requirements and scalable engineering execution. You will spend your day designing robust system architectures, evaluating emerging technologies, and providing high-level technical guidance to cross-functional engineering teams. By collaborating closely with product managers, stakeholders, and client leadership, you will ensure that our technical roadmap aligns with long-term business objectives. Your work will directly influence the reliability, security, and performance of our platforms, ultimately driving superior user experiences and enabling the business to scale efficiently in a competitive market.
Key Responsibilities :
- Architect end-to-end technical solutions by translating abstract business problems into detailed, actionable design specifications that ensure system scalability and maintainability.
- Lead technical discovery sessions with key stakeholders to identify pain points and define project scope, ensuring alignment between technical output and business goals.
- Mentor and guide engineering teams through the implementation phase, conducting rigorous code and design reviews to maintain high standards of software craftsmanship.
- Evaluate and integrate third-party tools and cloud-native services to optimize development cycles and reduce operational overhead for the organization.
- Manage technical risk by proactively identifying potential bottlenecks in the architecture and implementing mitigation strategies before they impact production environments.
- Communicate complex architectural decisions to non-technical stakeholders, fostering transparency and building confidence in the proposed technical roadmap.
Required Skillset :
- Demonstrated expertise in designing distributed systems and microservices architectures, with a deep understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, using clear communication to influence decision-making and drive consensus across diverse teams.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to balance immediate delivery requirements against long-term technical debt and architectural integrity.
- Proficiency in modern software development lifecycles and DevOps practices, ensuring seamless integration between development, testing, and deployment workflows.
- A Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or a related field, complemented by a track record of delivering high-impact technical solutions.
- Adaptability to a hybrid work environment in Mumbai, maintaining high levels of collaboration and productivity while working with distributed global teams.