Tech Mahindra is looking for a Solution Architect to lead and design innovative solutions for our clients, encompassing conceptual, technical, and physical architecture. In this role, you will oversee the end-to-end solution architecture for complex projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and industry standards. The Solution Architect will also provide thought leadership, manage security considerations, and guide the development of proof of concepts (PoCs) to deliver comprehensive and high-performing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Solution Design & Implementation. Lead the design and implementation of solution architecture, considering both functional and non-functional requirements. Develop architectural frameworks and methodologies to support system & application-level solutions.
2. Architectural Review. Review and evaluate project plans, designs, and implementations to ensure they align with the overall architecture strategy. Maintain a focus on scalability, security, performance, and integration.
3. Thought Leadership. Drive innovation by exploring and presenting white-space solutions to customers, helping them navigate market trends and technological advancements.
4. Security Focus. Understand customer requirements for security, identify gaps, and propose comprehensive solutions to address those gaps. Review and refine existing security processes, procedures, and standards, ensuring they adhere to industry frameworks.
5. Proof of Concept (PoC). Identify areas requiring PoC, actively participate in the development of PoCs, and present them to customers, showcasing the viability and benefits of proposed solutions.
6. Industry Research & Innovation. Conduct in-depth research on emerging service offerings, market trends, and technology innovations. Engage with industry analysts and leverage the latest advancements to inform solution strategies.
7. RFP Oversight & Project Guidance. Provide architectural oversight during the preparation of RFPs (Request for Proposals) and ensure smooth delivery of ongoing projects. Offer strategic guidance and mentorship to junior associates and ensure adherence to the overall technology vision.
8. System & Application Oversight. Review and analyze high-level designs for system components to ensure they are aligned with the end-to-end (E2E) solution architecture. Provide guidance on hardware sizing, storage, networking, servers, and other key components.
9. Testing & Quality Assurance. Collaborate with testing teams to review key test scenarios, ensuring that solutions meet required standards and quality levels.
10. Knowledge Sharing. Upload learning artifacts, documentation, and best practices from projects to a common shared repository to foster continuous learning within the organization.

Key Qualifications

1. Experience. 8+ years of experience in IT architecture, solution design, and implementation, with a deep understanding of architecture best practices and frameworks.
2. Technical Expertise. Extensive knowledge and experience in areas such as storage, servers, networks, hardware sizing, security frameworks, and application architecture. Proven ability to design and architect scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.
3. Security & Risk Management. Strong understanding of security standards, practices, and industry frameworks. Experience in assessing security gaps and developing robust security strategies.
4. Leadership Skills. Ability to lead and mentor junior associates and cross-functional teams. Proven track record of guiding teams towards the successful delivery of large-scale projects.
5. Client Interaction. Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to present complex technical solutions in a clear and compelling manner. Experience in preparing and presenting PoCs and engaging with clients at a strategic level.
6. Research & Innovation. Passion for staying updated on the latest technological trends, with a keen eye for identifying opportunities for innovation within solution offerings.
7. Education. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
8. Certifications. Industry certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or similar are a plus.

Desired Skills

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing large, complex projects.
• Proficiency in architectural modeling and design tools such as UML, Archimate, or TOGAF.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Expertise in DevOps, Microservices, and containerization (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Strong experience with enterprise-scale architectures, data center technologies, and hybrid cloud solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ability to work in an iterative development environment.

Why Tech Mahindra?

1. Career Growth. Tech Mahindra offers tremendous growth opportunities in a dynamic and innovative environment. Be part of cutting-edge projects across multiple industries.
2. Global Impact. Work on global projects and solutions that impact millions of users, leveraging the latest technologies.
3. Collaborative Culture. Work alongside a talented and diverse team, exchanging ideas, collaborating on complex problems, and driving technology innovation.
4. Comprehensive Benefits. Enjoy a competitive salary, health benefits, paid time off, and career development programs.

How to Apply. Interested candidates are invited to apply directly through the Tech Mahindra careers page or reach out to the recruitment team for more details.