Role Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to define technology strategy, enterprise architecture, and transformation roadmaps for our offshore team. This role designs and governs scalable, secure, future-ready technology architecture aligned with business goals - spanning applications, infrastructure, data, and integration - while working closely with onshore, offshore, and global stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities :

- Define and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap, aligning technology strategy with business objectives.

- Develop target-state architectures and technology transformation roadmaps.

- Design end-to-end solution architectures spanning applications, data, integration, infrastructure, and security.

- Establish architecture principles, standards, patterns, and governance frameworks across the organization.

- Drive cloud, digital, and technology transformation initiatives, including modernization and migration programs.

- Collaborate with business, engineering, security, and onshore/offshore delivery teams to ensure architectural consistency.

- Evaluate emerging and existing technologies, recommending scalable, cost-effective, and secure solutions (cloud, microservices, APIs, AI/ML, etc.).

- Conduct architecture reviews and provide architectural guidance across major programs and projects.

- Create and maintain architecture documentation, including reference architectures, roadmaps, and technical blueprints.

- Translate business requirements into technical solutions with business analysts, project managers, DevOps, and security teams.

- Identify risks, technical debt, and architectural gaps, proposing remediation strategies.

- Mentor solution architects and senior developers on architectural best practices.

- Ensure smooth collaboration across time zones with onshore/global stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

- 10+ years of overall IT experience, with 4+ years in an Enterprise/Solution Architect role.

- Strong expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, or similar).

- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and hybrid/multi-cloud architectures.

- Strong understanding of microservices, API management, and integration patterns (ESB, event-driven architecture).

- Experience with application modernization, legacy system transformation, and cloud migration strategies.

- Knowledge of data architecture, security architecture, and DevOps/CI-CD practices.

- Familiarity with enterprise architecture tools (e.g., ArchiMate, Sparx EA, LeanIX, or similar).

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with proven experience in offshore/onshore/distributed delivery models.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

- TOGAF certification (highly preferred).

- Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert, GCP Professional Architect).

- Experience in specific industry domains.

- Exposure to AI/ML, data platforms, or IoT architecture is a plus.