Associate Distinguished Engineer (Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Architecture, GenrativeAI, E-Commerce Domain)

Requirements

• 15–19 years of overall experience in software development and technology architecture.
• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect, Technology Architect, or Solution Architect with a strong focus on cloud architecture and generative AI.
• Deep expertise in designing and architecting large-scale enterprise applications and eCommerce platforms.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft .NET Framework, .NET Core / .NET 6+, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, and C#.
• Extensive knowledge of microservices architecture, event-driven architecture, API-first design, and service-oriented architecture (SOA).
• Demonstrated experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure; AWS experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in SQL Server, NoSQL databases, caching technologies, and messaging platforms.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience integrating third-party systems, payment gateways, ERP, CRM, and other enterprise applications.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, modernization strategies, and legacy system transformation.
• Ability to evaluate, select, and validate technology stacks, frameworks, and architectural patterns aligned with business goals.
• Proven track record of leading architecture reviews, technical assessments, and proof-of-concepts (POCs).
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Strong technical leadership and mentoring capabilities to guide development teams through the entire software development lifecycle.
• Experience in effort estimation, solution sizing, risk assessment, and technology roadmap planning.
• Familiarity with architecture governance, security best practices, compliance requirements, and coding standards.
• Preferred qualifications include experience in retail and eCommerce domains, legacy application modernization programs, and cloud migration initiatives.
• Architecture certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, or AWS Solutions Architect are highly desirable.