# Senior Technical Architect

**Company:** [GSSTech Group](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/cu9XaZB8i9r9X8CdwN62f7.md)
**Location:** Chennai, India
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

The Senior Technical Architect is a pivotal role within the Group IT Architecture Chapter. You will lead the design and delivery of high-performance, high-quality architectural solutions that drive exceptional value for internal users and millions of our customers. As a technical authority, you will be responsible for maintaining architectural blueprints and ensuring standardized, resilient, and secure designs across Agile, Platform, Infrastructure, and Data teams.

## Requirements

### **Key Responsibilities**

**1\. Architectural Strategy & Blueprinting**

-   Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural blueprints for the Group, ensuring alignment with the ENBD long-term technology strategy.
-   Define and enforce common architectural standards (Resiliency, Reliability, and Security - RRS) across all digital and banking platforms.
-   Lead the "Chapter" of architects, ensuring consistent modeling practices and knowledge sharing across diverse tribes.

**2\. Solution Design & Agile Delivery**

-   Collaborate with Agile squads and Platform teams to design end-to-end technical solutions for complex banking initiatives.
-   Act as the bridge between business requirements and technical execution, translating needs into scalable, cloud-native architectures.
-   Oversee design modeling across all enterprise layers (Business, Data, Application, and Technology - BDAT).

**3\. Engineering Excellence & Governance**

-   Champion a "build-from-within" engineering culture by minimizing vendor dependency and maximizing in-house innovation.
-   Govern the lifecycle of architecture solutions, identifying and mitigating technical debt and performance bottlenecks.
-   Review and approve High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD), ensuring they meet the bank’s stringent data security standards.

**4\. Mentorship & Chapter Leadership**

-   Mentor and coach architects and engineers working within Agile, Infrastructure, and Data teams.
-   Conduct educational workshops and peer-review sessions to foster a culture of technical innovation and continuous improvement.

## Benefits

### **Required Skills & Experience**

-   **Experience:** 10–14+ years in IT, with at least 5 years as a **Solutions/Technical Architect** within the Banking or Financial Services (BFSI) sector.
-   **Technical Stack:** Proficiency in **cloud-native technologies** (Containers, Kubernetes/OpenShift), **Microservices architecture**, and real-time messaging (KAFKA).
-   **Integration:** Deep understanding of system integration patterns and APIs (REST, JSON, XML).
-   **Standards:** Expertise in industry frameworks like **TOGAF 9.x/10** and **ArchiMate**.
-   **Automation:** Working knowledge of scripting (Python, PowerShell) and CI/CD automation pipelines.

### **Core Competencies**

-   **Strategic Mindset:** Ability to balance immediate delivery needs with long-term architectural stability.
-   **Stakeholder Management:** Exceptional communication skills for interacting with Department Heads and cross-functional leadership.
-   **Agile Proficiency:** Deep understanding of Scrum/Agile frameworks and the "Chapter/Tribe" operating model.

### **Qualifications**

-   Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
-   **Preferred:** TOGAF Certification and experience with banking-specific security/regulatory mandates.