Solutions Architect (AWS)

Summary of requirements:

Minimum 15 years IT experience

Minimum 5 years SolArch experience

Background in execution is required (cannot be theoretical) - should have worked in development/implementation

Knowledge with:

> Cloud (AWS) AND on-premise architecture

> System integration

> Migration (both data and system)

> Telco and/or BSS

Responsibilities:

Architects end-to-end solutions for the squad in the Core Tribe to address the business requirements

Creates low-level design (LLD) from the high-level design (HLD) and architecture blueprint, using

reusable assets from Centers of Enablement (C4E)

Serves as the technical authority on projects for the squad, guiding the development team through the defined architecture principles and standards.

Co-design with cross-functional teams encompassing PEDG to develop a user-centric experience

(UI/UX) and a solution that effectively addresses user demands.

Collaborate with Technical PM, Cloud Engineers, Software Engineers, and Test Leads in the delivery of the solution.

Define and maintain development practices and standards that let us deliver quality software faster.

Work with Product Managers, Developers, and Business owners to review, evaluate, and document current business and data models.

Evaluate tools and technologies that we can use to reduce platform and operational costs, improve productivity, performance, and overall quality of our product.

Work with engineering leads in designing and implementing scalable, resilient system architectures , utilizing Java/GO, Spring framework, Hibernate ORM, and other relevant technologies.

Collaborate with other team members to craft quality technical solutions.

Work with enterprise architects to define architectural blueprint

Develop and plan programs to educate teams on building high performance distributed services.

Qualifications:

Ability to design complex, scalable, and high-performance system architectures tailored to meet

business needs.

Strong analytical mindset to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend the most effective solution.

Proficiency in cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Strong background in programming languages (Java, Python, C#) and frameworks for building

scalable, maintainable solutions

Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, service-oriented architecture (SOA), and RESTful

services

Knowledge in designing and implementing microservices-based architectures

Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD, infrastructure as code, automation tools) to optimize delivery pipelines.

Strong understanding of relational (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB,

Cassandra) databases

In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity practices, including identity management, encryption, and

vulnerability assessments

Expertise in designing cost-efficient solutions while maximizing performance, scalability, and reliability

Experienced in guiding cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Hands-on experience on at least two or more of the following areas

Development/Scripting: Java, GO, .NET, NodeJS, Python, Javascript

Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, Openshift, Rancher

Public Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure, Alicloud (priority - AWS and AliCloud experience)

Database: MySQL, Postgres, SQL server, Oracle, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Couchbase

Middleware/Messaging Technologies: Kafka, MQ, JMS

Config Management: Terraform, Ansible, Helm, Chef, Puppet

CI/CD : Jenkins, Teamcity, Gitlab, Bamboo, ArgoCD