Senior System Architect
About the job Senior System Architect
Job Title - Senior System Architect
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior System Architect to design, define, and oversee the overall system architecture across enterprise platforms and technology solutions. This role is responsible for translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performance system architectures while ensuring alignment with technology strategy and long-term business goals.The ideal candidate will bring strong technical leadership, architectural vision, and hands-on expertise across modern systems and integrations.
Key Responsibilities
System Architecture & Design
Define end-to-end system architecture for enterprise applications, platforms, and infrastructure.Design scalable, secure, and high-availability architectures aligned with business and technical requirements.
Create architecture diagrams, technical blueprints, and solution design documents.
Technology Strategy & GovernanceEstablish architectural standards, frameworks, and best practices across systems and platforms.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption to improve system performance and scalability.
Ensure architecture decisions align with long-term technology roadmap and business strategy.
Application & Infrastructure IntegrationDesign integration architecture between applications, databases, APIs, and third-party systems.
Ensure seamless data flow, interoperability, and system reliability across platforms.
Guide teams on cloud, on-premise, and hybrid infrastructure design decisions.
Security, Performance & ReliabilityEnsure system designs meet security, compliance, and data-protection requirements.
Define performance benchmarks, scalability strategies, and disaster-recovery frameworks.
Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies proactively.
Technical Leadership & CollaborationProvide technical leadership and architectural guidance to development and infrastructure teams.
Review solution designs, code architecture, and implementation approaches.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Project Support & Delivery OversightSupport project planning, estimation, and technical execution across initiatives.
Ensure architectural compliance throughout the development lifecycle.
Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide expert-level solutions.
Qualifications & ExperienceBachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
8–12 years of experience in system architecture, solution architecture, or senior technical roles.
Strong experience designing enterprise-level systems and distributed architectures.
Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms, databases, APIs, and enterprise integration patterns.
Strong understanding of security architecture, performance optimization, and scalability principles.
Experience with system documentation, architecture frameworks, and governance models.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Key Competencies & BehavioursStrategic architectural thinking
Strong technical leadership and mentoring ability
High attention to detail and system integrity
Proactive risk identification and resolution
Collaborative and stakeholder-focused mindset
Adaptability to evolving technologies
Strong ownership and accountability
Results-oriented with long-term vision
What We OfferCompetitive compensation package
Senior leadership role with strategic impact
Exposure to complex enterprise-level systems
Opportunity to shape technology direction and architecture standards
Professional growth and continuous learning environment
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