Solution Architect Job at Waystone Governance Ltd. (Mumbai)

Solution Architect

Waystone Governance Ltd.

Location:
India , Mumbai

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of technology solutions that address business requirements whilst aligning with the organisation’s enterprise architecture standards and strategic direction. This role bridges the gap between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose, scalable, secure, and maintainable.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the design and documentation of solution architectures for projects and programmes, producing high-level designs (HLDs) and low-level designs (LLDs) as appropriate
Engage with business stakeholders to understand requirements, constraints, and drivers, translating these into robust technical solutions
Evaluate and recommend technology options, conducting feasibility assessments, proof of concepts, and vendor evaluations where necessary
Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture principles, security policies, data governance standards, and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle, providing architectural guidance and resolving technical challenges
Participate in architecture review boards and governance forums, presenting designs for approval and contributing to architectural standards
Produce and maintain architecture artefacts including context diagrams, component diagrams, integration patterns, and decision logs
Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, and assumptions, escalating issues as appropriate
Support estimation activities by providing architectural input into effort and cost assessments
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, advising on their potential application within the organisation
Mentor and support junior architects and technical staff, fostering knowledge sharing and capability development
Contribute to the continuous improvement of architecture processes, frameworks, and tooling
Drive innovation by evaluating new technologies and recommending adoption where appropriate
Ensure solutions consider total cost of ownership including performance, logging, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance requirements
Ensure non-functional requirements are practical and achievable through engagement with Support and IT Operations teams
Identify and address weak points in governance, best practices, education, and skills development within the architecture function
Remain vigilant for security vulnerabilities and licensing issues, raising risks early and offering remediations
Foster a constructive culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team

Requirements:

Experience writing, reviewing, and maintaining solution architecture documentation using standard notations (e.g., UML, ArchiMate, C4 model)
Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and their practical application
Experience designing solutions across multiple architectural domains including application, data, integration, infrastructure, and security
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail
Ability to influence and collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels
Background in software development with hands-on coding experience in relevant languages and frameworks
Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP) with experience in cloud-native and hybrid architecture patterns
Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code
Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Demonstrable experience in a Solution Architect or Senior Technical Architect role, with a track record of delivering complex solutions
Experience with both waterfall and agile delivery methodologies, adapting architectural practices accordingly
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) in enterprise environments
Knowledge of modern integration approaches including APIs, event-driven architectures, and enterprise integration patterns
Experience with source control and version management systems
Experience in ALM activities and DevOps tooling including CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with domain-driven design and microservices architecture patterns
Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Professional certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure/GCP Solution Architect are advantageous

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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