Senior Technical Architect

GSSTech Group

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India permanent

Posted: February 3, 2026

Job Description

The Senior Technical Architect is a pivotal role within the Group IT Architecture Chapter. You will lead the design and delivery of high-performance, high-quality architectural solutions that drive exceptional value for internal users and millions of our customers. As a technical authority, you will be responsible for maintaining architectural blueprints and ensuring standardized, resilient, and secure designs across Agile, Platform, Infrastructure, and Data teams.

Requirements:
Key Responsibilities

1. Architectural Strategy & Blueprinting

• Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural blueprints for the Group, ensuring alignment with the ENBD long-term technology strategy.
• Define and enforce common architectural standards (Resiliency, Reliability, and Security - RRS) across all digital and banking platforms.
• Lead the "Chapter" of architects, ensuring consistent modeling practices and knowledge sharing across diverse tribes.

2. Solution Design & Agile Delivery

• Collaborate with Agile squads and Platform teams to design end-to-end technical solutions for complex banking initiatives.
• Act as the bridge between business requirements and technical execution, translating needs into scalable, cloud-native architectures.
• Oversee design modeling across all enterprise layers (Business, Data, Application, and Technology - BDAT).

3. Engineering Excellence & Governance

• Champion a "build-from-within" engineering culture by minimizing vendor dependency and maximizing in-house innovation.
• Govern the lifecycle of architecture solutions, identifying and mitigating technical debt and performance bottlenecks.
• Review and approve High-Level Designs (HLD) and Low-Level Designs (LLD), ensuring they meet the bank’s stringent data security standards.

4. Mentorship & Chapter Leadership

• Mentor and coach architects and engineers working within Agile, Infrastructure, and Data teams.
• Conduct educational workshops and peer-review sessions to foster a culture of technical innovation and continuous improvement.

Benefits:
Required Skills & Experience

• Experience: 10–14+ years in IT, with at least 5 years as a Solutions/Technical Architect within the Banking or Financial Services (BFSI) sector.
• Technical Stack: Proficiency in cloud-native technologies (Containers, Kubernetes/OpenShift), Microservices architecture, and real-time messaging (KAFKA).
• Integration: Deep understanding of system integration patterns and APIs (REST, JSON, XML).
• Standards: Expertise in industry frameworks like TOGAF 9.x/10 and ArchiMate.
• Automation: Working knowledge of scripting (Python, PowerShell) and CI/CD automation pipelines.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Mindset: Ability to balance immediate delivery needs with long-term architectural stability.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills for interacting with Department Heads and cross-functional leadership.
• Agile Proficiency: Deep understanding of Scrum/Agile frameworks and the "Chapter/Tribe" operating model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Preferred: TOGAF Certification and experience with banking-specific security/regulatory mandates.

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