Solution Architect

Job Description ·      We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing technology solutions that align with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards. ·      The ideal candidate will act as a technical leader, bridging business requirements with technical implementation while providing architectural guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities ·       Translate business requirements into scalable technical architecture and solution design specifications. ·      Design and document end-to-end solution architecture, including application components, integrations, interfaces, and data flows. ·      Evaluate technology options and recommend the most suitable platforms, frameworks, and architectural approaches. ·      Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, security policies, governance frameworks, and industry best practices. ·      Collaborate with development, DevOps, infrastructure, and project teams to ensure successful solution implementation. ·      Provide architectural leadership and technical guidance throughout development, integration, testing, and deployment. ·      Review solution designs to ensure scalability, reliability, performance, maintainability, and security. ·      Support technical decision-making by assessing trade-offs, risks, and implementation strategies. ·      Engage with business stakeholders to validate architecture decisions and align technical solutions with business objectives. ·      Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide solution-level recommendations during project delivery. ·      Produce and maintain architecture documentation, design artefacts, and technical standards. Required Qualifications ·       Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline. ·      5–8 years of experience in Solution Architecture, Software Architecture, or Enterprise Application Development. ·      Proven experience designing enterprise-scale application architectures. ·      Strong understanding of both Monolithic and Microservices/Distributed System architectures. ·      Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. ·       Technical Skills Strong architecture design experience across: Application Architecture Data Architecture Integration Architecture Infrastructure Architecture ·      Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). ·      Experience designing cloud-native and scalable enterprise applications. ·      Strong knowledge of REST APIs, Microservices, and enterprise integration patterns. ·      Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes. ·      Good understanding of cybersecurity principles, security architecture, and compliance requirements. ·      Experience using architecture modelling and documentation tools such as ArchiMate, Lucidchart, Draw.io, and UML. Preferred Attributes ·      Strong leadership and technical decision-making abilities. ·       Excellent communication and presentation skills with both technical and business stakeholders. ·      Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset. ·      Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced Agile environment. ·      Collaborative team player with a focus on delivering business value through technology.