Job Description
Principal Software Architect
Role Overview
The Principal Software Architect leads the overall technical architecture and solution strategy for complex enterprise programs. The role ensures the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions aligned with business goals. The architect works closely with leadership and project teams to design modern cloud-based solutions and support digital transformation initiatives. The role also drives technology best practices and provides technical guidance to engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Solution Design
• Design scalable, reliable, and cost-effective software architectures aligned with business objectives and user needs.
• Lead the architecture and design of complex distributed systems, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Define end-to-end solution architectures, including integration patterns, APIs, microservices, and AI-enabled services.
• Oversee the integration of multiple systems and technologies across the enterprise ecosystem to ensure seamless interoperability and data flow.
• Define and enforce architecture standards, best practices, and governance frameworks.
Technology Strategy & Innovation
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define technology roadmaps and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Evaluate emerging technologies including AI/ML platforms, generative AI, cloud-native technologies, and automation tools.
• Stay updated on industry trends, AI advancements, and emerging technologies and drive adoption within the practice unit.
• Lead proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives to validate new technology solutions including AI-enabled capabilities.
Technical Leadership
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams across multiple projects.
• Coach project squads to enhance technical competency and adoption of best practices including cloud-native and AI-driven development practices.
• Support cross-functional teams in resolving complex technical issues and performance challenges.
• Ensure the architectural vision is effectively implemented across development teams.
Architecture Governance & Quality Assurance
• Conduct architecture reviews and technical audits to ensure the integrity and quality of delivered solutions.
• Ensure adherence to industry best practices, architectural principles, and organizational standards.
• Maintain architecture documentation, including solution designs, architecture diagrams, and technical guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
AI Strategy & Innovation
• Drive the adoption of AI-first architecture principles across the organization.
• Establish AI architecture guidelines and reusable accelerators for engineering teams.
• Collaborate with business leaders to define AI-driven product capabilities and innovation roadmaps.
AI / Data & Emerging Technologies
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Generative AI technologies.
• Experience evaluating or implementing AI-enabled solutions such as intelligent automation, recommendation engines, chatbots, or predictive analytics.
• Understanding of AI architecture patterns, model integration, and data pipelines.
• Familiarity with AI frameworks or platforms is an advantage.
• Ability to identify opportunities to leverage AI for automation, customer experience, and operational efficiency.
Stakeholder & Client Engagement
• Provide technical consultancy to clients undergoing digital transformation initiatives.
• Engage with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to understand requirements and translate them into architecture enablers.
• Communicate architectural decisions clearly and ensure alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, technology partners, and service providers.
Technical Skills
• Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Python.
• Strong experience in microservices architecture and modern software development practices.
• Deep understanding of cloud computing (AWS preferred).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience designing API-driven and event-driven architectures.
Professional Experience
• 15+ years of overall experience in software engineering and architecture.
• Proven track record of delivering complex enterprise systems and large-scale technical programs.
• Extensive experience in a Technical Architect / Solution Architect role.
• Strong experience with Agile development methodologies and SDLC practices.
• Experience in digital transformation initiatives and enterprise modernization programs.
Technical Qualifications
Java, Python, Springboot, AWS, Artificial Intelligence
