Ness Digital Engineering

Sr Product and Platform Architect (L6A - 18+ yrs)

Ness Digital Engineering  •  Bengaluru, IN (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Job Title: Senior Product & Platform Engineering Architect
Location: Bangalore
Joining: Immediate joiners preferred
Experience Required: 15+ Years
Job Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: VP/Head of Engineering
  About the Role We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Senior Product & Platform Engineering Architect with a proven track record in IT Services organizations, leading complex engineering transformations and platform initiatives across Telecom, Media, Technology, and Private Equity domains (Preferred). The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of deep technical expertise, architecture leadership, and a strategic consulting mindset.  Key Responsibilities 1. Architecture Leadership 
  • Lead architecture strategy and delivery for cloud-native, web, and mobile applications.
  • Own full-stack architecture across .NET, Java, multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), middleware, containers (Kubernetes), and integration layers.
  • Oversee architecture for data platforms, AI/ML applications, and large-scale digital transformation or re-engineering programs.
  • Drive non-functional excellence: security, performance, scalability, multi-lingual/multi-tenant support, etc.
2. Engagement & Delivery Management 
  • Lead and guide a team of 8-10 architects across large strategic deals ($3M–$5M+).
  • Conduct technical audits, define and enforce architecture and engineering best practices.
  • Drive technical governance models and engineering excellence frameworks across engagements.
3. Pre-Sales & Consulting 
  • Partner with sales and solution teams in shaping complex pursuits – RFIs, RFPs, proposals, PoVs, and PoCs.
  • Provide consultative input for customer engagements and workshops.
  • Contribute to technical estimations, solution blueprints, cost models, and effort sizing.
4. Asset & Capability Development 
  • Build and maintain reusable frameworks, accelerators, and reference architectures.
  • Contribute to IP creation, solution packaging, and internal capability building.
  • Evaluate and adopt relevant technology trends to enhance organizational offerings.
5. Talent & Stakeholder Management 
  • Participate in architect/tech lead hiring, mentoring, and performance reviews.
  • Act as a senior advisor to executive leadership and customer stakeholders.
  • Lead technical sessions, design walkthroughs, and architecture reviews with clients.
  Key Qualifications Technical Expertise 
  • Deep experience in designing and scaling cloud-native platforms and enterprise applications.
  • Strong in .NET, Java, RESTful API design, Microservices, Kubernetes, containerization, and CI/CD.
  • Familiarity with integration platforms (MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, etc.), data pipelines, and AI-driven applications.
  • Working knowledge of DevOps, QA automation, observability, and platform reliability.
Industry Experience 
  • Proven track record in Telecom, Media, Technology, and/or Private Equity domains.
  • Exposure to B2B/B2C products, SaaS models, and multi-channel platforms.
Certifications (Preferred) 
  • AWS/GCP/Azure Certified Architect
  • TOGAF, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) etc.
Required Skills 
  • Strategic thinker with strong system design mindset.
  • Excellent communication, client interfacing, and storytelling skills.
  • Out-of-the-box problem solver with ability to balance tech depth with business context.
  • Capable of working in dynamic, matrixed, global environments.
  Education 
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Ness Digital Engineering

About Ness Digital Engineering

Ness Digital Engineering is a global provider of Intelligent Data and Software Engineering services, specializing in data, AI, and cloud-powered solutions that drive innovation and deliver measurable business outcomes. With over 25 years of engineering expertise and our proprietary data and software platforms and accelerators, Ness helps enterprises modernize systems, accelerate product development, and achieve scalable impact with speed and precision.

Our differentiation lies at the intersection of Industry domain and Technology. We focus on clients across financial services, technology and ISVs, Media & Entertainment, manufacturing, transportation and retail. Ness is known for its delivery excellence, deep domain knowledge, and product engineering expertise. Ness Digital Engineering is a portfolio company of KKR, a leading global investment firm.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
1999
Website
ness.com
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