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.