• Lead the strategic design and implementation of complex technical architectures, ensuring alignment with business objectives and future scalability.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices across the organization to maintain consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions and provide expert guidance.
• Oversee the evaluation and selection of new technologies and platforms, conducting proof-of-concepts and assessing their impact.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies, developing contingency plans for critical systems.
• Drive innovation by researching emerging technologies and proposing their adoption to enhance product offerings or internal processes.
• Champion architectural governance, ensuring that projects adhere to defined standards and security protocols.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication between technical teams, product management, and business stakeholders.
• Contribute to the long-term technology roadmap, anticipating future needs and technological shifts.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in software architecture, with a strong focus on enterprise-level systems.
• Proven expertise in cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices design patterns.
• Demonstrated experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code.
• Deep understanding of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling principles.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or TOGAF.
• Experience in a specific industry relevant to the company's domain (e.g., FinTech, HealthTech, E-commerce).
• Fluent in English; proficiency in other relevant languages is a plus.