Lead Technical Architect

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Min Experience: 10 years

Location: NCR

JobType: full-time

We are looking for a seasoned Technical Product Architect with 10+ years of experience in software development and enterprise architecture. This role sits at the intersection of product strategy and deep technical execution, driving the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance software solutions. You will lead architectural decisions, guide cross-functional engineering teams, and ensure that technology strategy aligns closely with business goals. The ideal candidate combines strong hands-on expertise in Python, Node.js, Angular, C#, and C++ with proven leadership in building enterprise-grade and cloud-native applications.

Architecture & Design

• Design scalable and maintainable architecture using modern web technologies including Python, Node.js, and Angular.
• Define architectural blueprints, system integration strategies, and data flow diagrams to support business and technical goals.
• Lead decisions on tech stack, frameworks, system design, and development standards.
• Ensure architectural compliance with performance, scalability, and security standards.

Product & Project Leadership

• Collaborate with product managers to understand feature requirements, technical constraints, and delivery timelines.
• Translate business needs into actionable, architecturally sound solutions.
• Work with project managers to align architecture with project scope, timelines, and resources.
• Contribute to product roadmap planning from a technical perspective.

Collaboration & Mentorship

• Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to development teams, particularly in Python, Angular, and Node.js.
• Conduct design and code reviews to ensure high code quality and architectural integrity.
• Serve as a bridge between product, engineering, QA, and DevOps teams.

Quality Assurance & Optimization

• Proactively identify potential risks, performance issues, or scalability bottlenecks.
• Champion best practices in development, testing, deployment, and CI/CD.
• Recommend and implement improvements to tools, workflows, and codebases.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a technical architect role.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Node.js (e.g., Express.js, NestJS)
• Angular (preferably Angular 10+)
• C#
• C++
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and asynchronous programming.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering enterprise-grade applications.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps best practices.

Preferred:

• Experience in SaaS, enterprise platforms, or large-scale web applications.
• Certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
• Knowledge of database systems (SQL & NoSQL), message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka), and caching strategies.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset and passion for mentoring and growing teams.