Architect (GB)

ob Title: Technical Architect

Company: Mastek

Job Summary: As a Technical Architect at Mastek, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing high-performance, scalable, and secure technology solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and business analysts, to ensure that our technical architecture aligns with business goals and provides a seamless user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solution Design and Architecture:
  
  
  
  • Lead the design and development of end-to-end technical architectures for complex software solutions.
  
  
  • Ensure architectural solutions adhere to industry best practices and align with company standards.
  
  
  • Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform.
  
  
  
  


• Technical Leadership:
  
  
  
  • Provide technical direction and mentorship to development teams.
  
  
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to architectural guidelines.
  
  
  • Act as the primary technical point of contact for stakeholders and project teams.
  
  
  
  


• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with business analysts and product managers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
  
  
  • Communicate architectural decisions and strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
  
  • Ensure alignment between architectural vision and business objectives.
  
  
  
  


• Performance and Scalability:
  
  
  
  • Design solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and robust under diverse workloads.
  
  
  • Conduct performance tuning and optimization to meet stringent performance requirements.
  
  
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure system reliability and performance.
  
  
  
  


• Security and Compliance:
  
  
  
  • Lead the implementation of security best practices within the architecture.
  
  
  • Ensure solutions comply with relevant regulatory and compliance standards.
  
  
  • Conduct regular security assessments and threat modeling to identify and mitigate potential risks.
  
  
  
  


• Continuous Improvement:
  
  
  
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
  
  
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the architecture and development processes.
  
  
  • Foster an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.


• 7+ years of experience in software development and architecture roles.


• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems.


• Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.


• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages.


• Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).


• In-depth knowledge of database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling.


• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.