Solutions Architect
Ford Motor Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chennai • India
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Define architectural solutions aligned to the enterprise architectural vision and strategy
- Participate in the Enterprise Architecture (EA) Office
- Provide architectural support for large-scale digital transformation initiatives
- Develop comprehensive strategies and roadmaps for modernizing legacy systems and applications
- Design and oversee the implementation of complex integration architectures
- Provide architectural guidance and deep technical knowledge across backend (Java) and frontend technologies
- Champion architectural patterns and practices that enhance system resiliency, security, and operational efficiency
- Conduct thorough cost-benefit analyses and derive tangible value propositions for architectural decisions
- Act as a trusted advisor and consultant to senior leadership and business stakeholders
- Collaborate effectively with onshore stakeholders
Requirements
- 12+ years of progressive experience in IT
- At least 6+ years specifically in an Solution Architecture role within the Fintech, Banking, or Lending industries
- Proven experience in participating in Enterprise Architecture Office and ARB reviews
- Strong knowledge of solution designing based on industry standard modeling languages across all OSI layers
- Extensive experience contributing to architectural efforts for large-scale digital transformation programs
- Strong track record in legacy modernization and designing hybrid cloud architectures
- Deep expertise in integration architecture, including REST APIs, event-driven designs, and microservice architectures
- Hands-on experience with Java-based backend systems and familiarity with various frontend technologies
- Good understanding of security, resiliency, monitoring and DevSecOps best practices
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, Azure)
- Strong understanding of architectural principles and artefacts
- Expertise in conducting cost-benefit analysis and developing enterprise-level technology roadmaps
- Exceptional consulting, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- TOGAF certification is a nice-to-have
- Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) concepts is a nice-to-have
- Certifications in Java or cloud platforms are a nice-to-have
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
solution architecturelegacy modernizationintegration architectureREST APIsevent-driven designmicroservice architectureJavacloud architectureDevSecOpscost-benefit analysis
Soft Skills
consultingnegotiationstakeholder managementcommunicationpresentation
Certifications
TOGAFJava certification