SOLUTION ARCHITECT

ROLESUMMARY The Solution Architect is responsible for designing end-to-end technology solutions that align with business requirements, enterprise architecture, and regulatory standards. The role focuses on defining scalable, secure, and cost-effective architectures across applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments in mission-critical and regulated settings. KEYRESPONSIBILITIES · Design and define end-to-end solution architectures across applications, infrastructure, and integrations. · Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing technical solutions. · Define architecture standards, design principles, and best practices. · Evaluate and recommend technologies, platforms, and tools aligned with enterprise strategy. · Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security, availability). · Collaborate with project managers, developers, infrastructure, and security teams for solution delivery. · Review and approve technical designs, code, and implementation approaches. · Define integration patterns(APIs, middleware, microservices) and data flows. · Ensure alignment with cloud and hybrid architecture strategies. · Identify risks, dependencies, and constraints; provide mitigation strategies. · Support solution implementation, testing, and transition to operations. · Maintain architecture documentation, diagrams, and governance artifacts. TECHNICALSKILLS & TOOLS · Architecture: Enterprise architecture, solution design, microservices, APIs · Cloud: AWS, Azure, GoogleCloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) · Applications &Integration: REST APIs, middleware, messaging (Kafka, MQ) · Infrastructure: Servers, networking, virtualization, containers (Docker, Kubernetes) · DevOps: CI/CD, Jenkins, Git, Terraform (basic understanding) · Databases: RDBMS & NoSQL(high-level design understanding) · Modeling Tools: ArchiMate, UML, Visio, Draw.io SECURITY& COMPLIANCE · Ensure secure-by-designarchitecture (encryption, IAM, network security). · Align solutions with ISO27001, NIST/CIS, and regulatory requirements. · Incorporate risk management, data protection, and compliance controls. · Support architecture governance and audit requirements. QUALIFICATIONS& EXPERIENCE · Degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field. · 8–15 years of experience inIT, with significant experience in solution architecture. · Proven experience designing enterprise-scale and cloud-based solutions. · Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills. PREFERRED(GOOD TO HAVE) · Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, or equivalent. · Experience in government or regulated environments. · Exposure to digital transformation and large-scale system integration programs. · Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and modern security frameworks.