Principal Solution Architect - Cloud Native Applications in Bombay, भारत

Role Overview :We are looking for a hands-on Principal Solution Architect who combines strong software engineering expertise with client-facing consulting and architectural https://jobeax.com/link/IDFzYEu9Ue0tFQHA role involves working with senior client stakeholders, designing scalable cloud-native platforms, guiding global engineering teams, driving GenAI adoption and modernizing complex legacy https://jobeax.com/link/wXURIxgrAfa888Pf Responsibilities :- Design and architect scalable, resilient cloud-native enterprise applications and platforms.- Stay hands-on with architecture, POCs, code reviews, microservices, APIs, databases and messaging systems.- Act as a trusted technical advisor to CTOs, CIOs, CPOs and senior technology/product leaders.- Understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technology solutions and long-term architecture roadmaps.- Lead build-vs-buy decisions and communicate architectural trade-offs to business and technical stakeholders.- Lead and mentor distributed engineering teams across India, US and other global locations.- Drive adoption of Generative AI, LLMs and AI-assisted development across the software development lifecycle.- Lead modernization of legacy applications, including monolith-to-microservices transformations.- Troubleshoot complex production issues and conduct deep-dive root-cause analysis.- Establish best practices around cloud architecture, DevOps, CI/CD, security, scalability and reliability.- Collaborate with sales/pre-sales teams on technical proposals, solutioning and client https://jobeax.com/link/OR6fzxk6Js2jxfTT Skills : - 15+ years of software engineering / technology experience.- Strong progression from Software Engineer - Architect - Solution/Enterprise/Principal Architect.- 8+ years of client-facing consulting/advisory experience.- Strong experience with Java/Spring Boot, .NET Core or Python.- Hands-on experience with Microservices and distributed systems.- Strong knowledge of Kafka/RabbitMQ and event-driven architecture.- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.- Strong exposure to AWS, Azure or GCP.- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.- Knowledge of Terraform / CloudFormation or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools.- Strong API and cloud-native architecture experience.- Experience leading global/distributed engineering teams.- Practical knowledge of GenAI/LLM technologies such as OpenAI API, LangChain or LlamaIndex.- Excellent communication and executive stakeholder management skills.Education:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related STEM discipline is required.- Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or MCA is preferred.- AWS/Azure Solutions Architect or TOGAF certification would be an advantage.Preferred:- Experience in EdTech / digital learning platforms.- Exposure to standards such as LTI, QTI, Ed-Fi or CEDS.- Experience working with large US-based enterprises, universities, publishers or technology companies. (ref:hirist.tech)