Role: Chief Architect – C++ & Enterprise Software Architecture

Job ID: SR.No-101

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: 10+ Years

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Chief Architect to define and guide enterprise-wide technology architecture and long-term technical strategy. The role requires a strong software engineering background, with expertise in modern C++, distributed systems, cloud platforms, and large-scale software architecture. The ideal candidate will ensure that technology decisions support business objectives while improving scalability, performance, security, and reliability across platforms. This role also involves architecture governance, technology roadmapping, modernization initiatives, and collaboration with engineering, product, security, and business leadership.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technical leadership roles.
• Deep knowledge of modern cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Strong experience with distributed systems, integrations, APIs, and data architectures.
• Track record of leading large‑scale digital transformation or modernization initiatives.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and influence at executive levels.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technology concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Experience in a global or multi‑business-unit organization is preferred
• Prior leadership of architecture teams or communities of practice is preferred
• Certifications such as TOGAF, SAFe Architect, Azure/AWS Architect are advantageous.
• Experience with enterprise SaaS, cybersecurity frameworks, or data platforms (e.g., analytics, AI/ML).

Key Responsibilities

• Define the enterprise architecture strategy and long‑term technology vision.
• Ensure architectural decisions support business growth, scalability, and digital transformation.
• Develop and maintain target-state architectures across applications, data, infrastructure, and integration layers.

Leadership & Governance

• Lead the architecture function
• Establish architecture principles, frameworks, standards, and design patterns.
• Chair architecture governance forums and ensure adherence across teams.

Technology Road mapping

• Own the enterprise technology roadmap, in partnership with CPTO leadership and the IT function.
• Assess emerging technologies and guide adoption where they create value.
• Identify technical debt, define remediation strategies, and prioritize investments in agreement with product management and CPTO leadership.

Solution Oversight

• Provide architectural oversight for major programs, projects, and platforms.
• Ensure solutions meet requirements for security, compliance, performance, and reliability.
• Guide teams in creating well‑structured, API‑driven, modular, and cloud‑native architectures.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with business leaders to translate strategic objectives into architectural capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to design solutions aligned with the enterprise blueprint.
• Work closely with cybersecurity and data governance teams on secure design and risk mitigation.

Standards, Quality & Best Practices

• Promote engineering excellence and modern development practices (e.g., DevOps, CI/CD, micro services, APIs).
• Define reference architectures and reusable patterns.
• Foster a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing, and technical mentorship.