Principle Architect

Architecting IT systems, advisor, mentor, negotiator, troubleshooter, and providing a forward-thinking view.

Less about knowing the latest technologies and more about the experience in transforming systems.

Technical Expertise :

Experience with both legacy and modern systems (monolith to microservices).

Knowledge of cloud computing, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), SQL / NoSQL databases, web / application servers, and BPM technologies.

Essential : Strong capabilities in cloud computing and AI.

Well-versed in managed services for storage and compute (GCP preferred but other hyperscalers considered).

Familiar with UI frameworks (React, Angular; Angular preferred).

Leadership and Influence :

Individual contributor role with a focus on influencing stakeholders, leaders, and other architects.

Leading by influence rather than direct management.

Involvement in POCs, architectural roadmaps, and advisory roles.

Generalist Approach : "Mile wide, inch deep" in experience, with the ability to quickly adapt and contribute to various projects.

Specific Technology Examples :

Understanding relational vs. NoSQL databases (Postgres vs. MongoDB).

Knowledge of managed services and cost implications.

AI / ML : Familiarity with AI / ML, GenAI, and conversational interfaces. Understanding of data collection from public domain (RAG architecture).

Cloud : GCP preferred, but experience with other hyperscalers (AWS, Azure) is transferable.

RPA : Knowledge of RPA (UiPath, Automation Anywhere) is a plus but not a deal-breaker.

Internal Communication :

Initially, work with IT leaders, peer community within Gopal's team, application owners, tower leaders (EDs), and VP of the DDA team (IT).

Communicate standards, guidelines, and previous CVS studies and decisions.

External Communication :

Engage with business counterparts for transformation programs.

Troubleshooting : Should be able to analyze stuck development issues, come to calls and troubleshoot, and provide insights, though hands-on coding is not a primary responsibility.

Key Attributes : Technical expertise, presentation skills, and clear communication.