Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide technology solutions for large-scale digital transformation and data platform initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for defining end-to-end solution architectures, ensuring integration across systems, and driving the adoption of API-first, secure, and cloud-native architectural principles in accordance with SOW 4.3

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in enterprise architecture, system integration, API management, cloud technologies, and modern application architectures. The role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders, project teams, developers, infrastructure teams, and external vendors to ensure scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

• Define and maintain end-to-end solution architecture for enterprise digital platforms and integrated systems.
• Design scalable, secure, and cloud-native architectures aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Develop architecture roadmaps, standards, and design principles.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and technology solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, and frameworks.

API-First & Integration Architecture (SOW 4.3)

• Design API-first architectures to support interoperability across multiple systems and platforms.
• Define integration patterns and standards for enterprise applications.
• Architect and oversee API Gateway implementation and management.
• Ensure seamless integration between portals, backend systems, databases, external platforms, and third-party services.
• Define data exchange standards and integration best practices.

Data & Platform Architecture

• Design architectures supporting data platforms, ETL pipelines, and enterprise data integration.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of data processing solutions.
• Develop architecture models supporting analytics, reporting, and data governance requirements.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to optimize data flows and integrations.

Security & Compliance

• Incorporate security-by-design principles into all solution architectures.
• Define authentication, authorization, encryption, and API security standards.
• Ensure compliance with organizational, industry, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct architecture reviews to identify and mitigate security risks.

Technical Leadership

• Provide architectural guidance to development, infrastructure, and implementation teams.
• Lead architecture reviews, design workshops, and technical governance sessions.
• Review solution designs and technical deliverables to ensure architectural compliance.
• Mentor technical teams on architecture standards and best practices.
• Support project teams during implementation, testing, deployment, and transition phases.

Basic Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.