ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT

Role Overview

Enterprise Architect at Nagarro. This is a senior role requiring a seasoned Enterprise & Solution Architect with strong cross-domain expertise and deep technology capabilities to drive large-scale digital transformation initiatives.

Role Purpose

Lead enterprise architecture strategy and solution design across multiple industry domains, translating business requirements into scalable, secure, and future-ready architecture blueprints. Provide technical leadership and governance to ensure alignment with enterprise vision while driving adoption of modern cloud, data, and AI technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Enterprise Architecture

• Define and drive enterprise architecture strategy aligned with business goals across multiple industry domains (Telco, Energy, Public Sector, BFSI).
• Establish architecture governance, standards, and best practices across programs and portfolios.
• Evaluate and recommend technology platforms, tools, and vendors aligned with enterprise strategy.
• Lead solutioning for RFPs, proposals, and client engagements, including effort estimation and technical strategy.

Solution Design & Delivery

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture for large, complex transformation programs, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Architect and implement solutions leveraging Cloud (OCI/AWS/Azure/GCP), Microservices, APIs, and Modern Web Technologies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable and future-ready architecture blueprints.

Data & AI Architecture

• Design and govern data-driven architectures, including data platforms, analytics ecosystems, and AI/ML solutions.
• Drive adoption of AI capabilities, including Machine Learning, Generative AI, and emerging Agentic AI frameworks for enterprise use cases.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical leadership across delivery teams, ensuring alignment with architecture vision and quality benchmarks.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years of experience in enterprise and solution architecture.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Architecture certifications (TOGAF, Cloud Architect certifications) preferred.
• Hands-on architecture experience across industries such as Telecom, Energy, Public Sector, and BFSI.

Skills & Competencies

Domain Expertise

• Strong understanding of at least two or more of the following domains:
• Telecom (BSS/OSS, Digital Channels)
• Energy & Utilities
• Public Sector (eGov, Smart City)
• BFSI (Banking, Payments, Insurance)

Technology Architecture

• Strong proficiency in Architecture (demonstrated strength required).
• Strong proficiency in Cloud Architecture (demonstrated strength required).
• Expertise in Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI (multi-cloud exposure preferred).
• Strong understanding of Architecture Patterns: Microservices, Event-driven, API-first, Domain-driven design.
• Proficiency in APIs, Middleware, ESB, and iPaaS integration technologies.
• Expertise in Modern Web Technologies: front-end and backend frameworks.

Data & AI Expertise

• Strong proficiency in Technology Architect - Data Architecture (demonstrated strength required).
• Strong proficiency in Technology Architect - Generative AI.
• Strong expertise in Data Architecture (Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, Lakehouse).
• Hands-on experience with Machine Learning models and lifecycle management (MLOps).
• Experience in Generative AI (LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG architectures).
• Exposure to Agentic AI systems (autonomous agents, orchestration frameworks).
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and privacy frameworks.

Leadership & Behavioral Skills

• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels.
• Proven experience in leading distributed and cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.