Job Description

Job Title : Lead Solution Architect

Experience : 10 - 15 years

Location : Bengaluru
Key Responsibilities:
Architectural Leadership: Define and align Azure cloud architecture with O&G industry standards and company goals. Technology Roadmap: Build and update Azure-focused roadmaps; evaluate new Azure services for scalability and competitiveness Solution Design: Lead design of scalable, secure, cost-efficient Azure solutions tailored for the O&G sector. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with engineering and business teams; effectively communicate strategies to non-technical stakeholders. Mentorship: Guide solution squads; promote innovation and technical excellence across teams. Compliance & Risk: Ensure solutions meet industry-specific safety, regulatory, and operational standards; manage and mitigate technical risks. Industry Expertise: Stay current on O&G tech trends; evaluate emerging tools and recommend integration. Vendor Management: Assess and integrate third-party tools into Azure solutions while aligning with business objectives.
Required Qualifications:
10-15+ years total experience; 8+ years in solution architecture or software engineering Cloud Expertise: Deep knowledge of Azure (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS); experience with AWS/GCP and multi-cloud migrations. Strategic & Analytical: Strong problem-solving and strategic planning for cloud adoption and optimization. Communication: Excellent ability to translate technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders. Client Engagement: Proven track record working closely with internal stakeholders to meet business needs. Leadership: Experience mentoring teams; lead cloud strategies and complex initiatives.
Preferred Skills & Certifications:
Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AZ-900, AZ-305 certified. Familiar with TOGAF, ArchiMate, or equivalent frameworks. Knowledge of automation tools (Python, GenAI, AIOps), data integration, big data, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, etc.). Deep understanding of O&G workflows (exploration, refining, etc.) and regulatory compliance. * Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.