Expert, IT Architecture

Accountabilities: Solution Architecture & Design: Design and develop comprehensive IT architecture solutions, producing detailed architectural models and technical documentation that describe system components, integrations, and implementation requirements. Business & Technical Requirements Analysis: Evaluate business needs, operational requirements, and relevant IT data to identify opportunities for business value creation and translate them into effective architectural solutions. Enterprise Architecture Assessment: Review existing system architectures and collaborate with technical teams to identify weaknesses, assess dependencies, and recommend improvements that enhance performance, compatibility, and scalability. Technology Integration & Evaluation: Assess the compatibility, integration capabilities, and technical specifications of different products, services, and architectural components to recommend appropriate technology solutions. Innovation & Market Research: Conduct competitive analyses, market validation activities, benchmarking, technology trend assessments, and prototype testing to evaluate emerging solutions and product capabilities. Technical Problem-Solving: Investigate and resolve moderately complex to highly complex architectural challenges, providing technical recommendations and escalating issues when necessary. Project Architecture Leadership: Lead architectural development for smaller projects and contribute to architecture activities within larger, cross-functional initiatives, including project modules and technology landscape assessments. Solution Lifecycle Management: Support architectural solutions throughout their entire lifecycle, ensuring alignment between initial requirements, design decisions, implementation, and ongoing improvements. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders, IT specialists, developers, and project teams to align architectural decisions with business priorities and technical constraints. Technical Advisory & Mentorship: Act as a technical resource for colleagues, providing architectural guidance, sharing expertise, and supporting the development of less experienced team members. Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to improve architectural practices, methodologies, and processes while recommending enhancements within your area of responsibility. Stakeholder Communication: Present complex or sensitive technical information clearly, facilitate productive discussions, address differing perspectives, and build consensus around architectural recommendations. Business & Operational Alignment: Contribute to the achievement of customer, operational, project, and organizational objectives through effective architectural planning and continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements Significant professional experience in IT architecture, solution architecture, enterprise architecture, or a closely related technology discipline. Strong conceptual and practical knowledge of IT architecture principles, methodologies, and frameworks. Demonstrated ability to design complex technology solutions and produce detailed architectural models, technical specifications, and implementation blueprints. Strong understanding of business and IT requirements analysis, with the ability to translate organizational needs into effective technical architectures. Experience evaluating existing IT environments, identifying architectural gaps, and recommending improvements to system performance, compatibility, integration, and scalability. Ability to assess and compare different technologies, products, services, and architectural components to determine their suitability for business requirements. Experience conducting technology research, competitive benchmarking, market assessments, trend analysis, and prototype validation. Strong technical problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently manage complex and varied architectural challenges. Experience leading architectural activities for smaller projects and contributing to larger, cross-functional technology initiatives. Ability to understand the broader technology landscape and recognize dependencies between interconnected systems and technical disciplines. Strong knowledge of related IT domains and the ability to collaborate effectively with specialists across different technical areas. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision while taking ownership of deliverables and project objectives. Experience contributing to process improvements and recommending strategic and operational enhancements. Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide junior colleagues and share technical expertise. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, particularly when explaining complex technical concepts and facilitating discussions between business and technical teams. Strong analytical thinking, adaptability, and decision-making capabilities. Ability to balance technical considerations, business priorities, project constraints, and long-term organizational objectives. A collaborative mindset and the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders. Benefits Remote working opportunities within India. Opportunities to develop professionally through a structured learning culture and career development framework. Access to career advancement opportunities and leadership development initiatives. Competitive remuneration aligned with individual performance and market conditions. Employee recognition and reward programs that acknowledge contributions and achievements. Opportunity to participate in an employee share purchase plan, subject to applicable eligibility. Inclusive and equitable working environment that values diversity and different perspectives. Opportunities to develop a global mindset and collaborate across international teams. Exposure to diverse technology projects and opportunities to expand architectural expertise. Collaborative workplace culture built around trust, teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth. Opportunities to take ownership of projects, influence technical decisions, and contribute to organizational success.