Role & responsibilities:

- Be part of SD Architecture Board to define and maintain the enterprise roadmap and architectural guidelines.

- Analyse the existing Service Delivery Application and tools landscape, its processes and support enabling a common backlog for all development initiatives. Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization within the SD IT ecosystem.

- Provide technical guidance and oversight to development teams to ensure alignment with Software Technology areas.

- Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to make recommendations for their adoption and integration into the organization's technology stack.

- Lead the design and implementation of scalable and innovative technology solutions.

- Contribute to the development and maintenance of enterprise architecture standards and frameworks.

- Assess and mitigate technical risks and challenges across projects and initiatives.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective technology solutions.

Preferred candidate profile:

- In-depth knowledge of Enterprise Architecture, Software architecture, design patterns, and Agile methodologies.

- Hands-on experience with wide range of technologies, including but not limited to Java, J2EE, Python, Ansible, Microservices, API design patterns, Webservices, DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker, JIRA, Messaging, security, Elastic search, Enterprise Architect, Software architect, Business Process Modelling and non-functional aspects of application development.

- Zeal for continuous evaluation of new technology stacks and able to execute PoCs for last mile analysis. Experience in guiding and mentoring technical teams and driving architectural decisions in a collaborative environment.

- Exposure to Marketplace development platform and community building initiatives.

- Comprehensive understanding of multi-cloud architectures, technologies, and services across major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

- Certifications: CKAD, CKA, Architect/professional certifications in any HCP (AWS, GCP, Azure), TOGAF, are a plus.