Job Description
As a leading software house dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions, we are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Solution Architect to join our PL team. The chosen candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the technical aspects of our client engagements in Pre-sales & ongoing engineering projects. This is a mix of customer-facing & internal projects assessment positions requiring a unique blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent English communication skills, as we operate in a multinational setup.
Responsibilities:
1. Client Collaboration & Interaction:
- Develop and maintain strong, strategic relationships with clients to understand the technical requirements & scope of work
- Conduct in-depth discussions to understand client's business needs and technical requirements to create a solution design documentation
2. Architectural Design (Solution Design):
- Lead and facilitate architectural design sessions, translating client requirements into innovative technical solutions including identifying the tech stack best fit for this project
- Develop comprehensive solution architectures that align with business goals and scalability for the customer in the project
3. Proof of Concepts/Pilots:
- Create and execute proof of concepts to validate proposed solutions
- Pilot new technologies and methodologies to assess feasibility and efficacy
4. Project Implementation in line with a devised solution:
- Drive the implementation of solutions, ensuring alignment with architectural designs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects within specified timelines and quality standards
5. Refinement and Enhancement:
- Continuously refine and enhance existing solutions based on client feedback and evolving business needs.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and technological advancements for ongoing solution optimization in SDLC
Requirements:
1. Technical Proficiency:
- Proven experience in software development and system architecture
- In-depth knowledge of Python (good to have AI expertise). Including understanding database structures and infrastructure details.
2. Communication Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
3. Problem-Solving:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills within the Engineering domain as a consultant to PMs
- Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions for clients in Pre-Sales calls. Understand the client's requirement/problem and devise the solution through appropriate technology guidelines/device development of software to address the customer's need
4. Customer-Centric Approach:
- Demonstrated ability to understand customer needs and translate them into actionable solutions
- Prior experience in a customer-facing role is preferred as a solution architect
5. Adaptability:
- Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and technologies
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
6. Leadership:
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor technical team members toward viable solutions to faced problems
- Experience in leading architectural design, discovery sessions, and driving project technical implementation