Enterprise Architect

Position: Enterprise Architect
Location: Bangalore
Experience: 12+ Years
Notice Period: Immediate to 15 Days
Work Mode: Hybrid
Position Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

Architecture Strategy & Governance

• Define enterprise architecture standards, frameworks, and technical strategies.
• Develop and maintain reference architectures, design patterns, and implementation guidelines.
• Establish architecture governance processes and ensure compliance with enterprise standards.
• Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, security reviews, and compliance assessments.

Solution Design & Delivery

• Design scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud-native solutions.
• Create logical architecture diagrams, physical architecture diagrams, and data flow designs.
• Guide development teams in implementing architectural best practices.
• Ensure technical quality and consistency across applications and platforms.

Cloud & FinOps Leadership

• Lead the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP environments.
• Collaborate with FinOps teams to optimize cloud consumption and operational costs.
• Apply cloud-native design principles to improve scalability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Recommend technology improvements and modernization opportunities.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into effective solutions.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Influence decision-making across projects and application teams.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Create and maintain architecture documentation, standards, and technical artifacts.
• Mentor and support junior architects, engineers, and development teams.
• Drive adoption of enterprise architecture best practices across the organization.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing cloud-based solutions.
• Proven experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or cloud architecture roles.
• Experience establishing architecture patterns, frameworks, and governance processes.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:

• Cloud Computing

• Distributed Systems

• Software Engineering Principles

• Enterprise Architecture Frameworks

• Hands-on experience with:

• Azure App Services

• Azure SQL Database

• Azure Functions

• Storage Services

• Virtual Machines

• AWS Services

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

FinOps & Governance

• Experience implementing FinOps best practices.
• Understanding of security, compliance, and operational governance processes.

Tools & Platforms

• Microsoft Visio
• PowerPoint
• Excel
• Jira
• AWS Console
• Azure Portal
• GCP Console
• Microsoft 365
• Power Platform (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of AIG environments, applications, and supporting ecosystems.
• Experience navigating large enterprise delivery organizations and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of information and convert findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to drive decisions and outcomes with an action-oriented mindset.

Key Competencies

• Enterprise Architecture
• Cloud Architecture (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Architecture Governance
• FinOps & Cost Optimization
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Leadership
• Solution Design
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Communication & Presentation
• Mentoring & Coaching

Success Measures

• Consistent adoption of architecture standards and patterns.
• Secure, scalable, and cost-optimized cloud solutions.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and decision-making support.
• High-quality architecture documentation and governance compliance.
• Improved technical quality across applications and projects.