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Architect, Apps & AI

India, Hyderabad · Job Posted February 19, 2026
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The Architect is a senior leader responsible for the successful technical execution and delivery of complex client projects across diverse domains. This role acts as a strategic anchor between clients, senior leadership, delivery managers, project managers, and delivery teams. In the AI-first GCID organization, Architect(s) are expected to embed AI-native thinking into delivery models, ensuring solutions are intelligent, scalable, and aligned with business outcomes. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, demonstrates breadth of expertise, and advocates for solutions that deliver true client value.

Job Responsibility

  • AI-First Delivery Leadership: Embed AI-first principles into delivery workflows
  • Own the Architecture and drive end-to-end delivery of complex projects
  • Drive engineering excellence through reusable components, accelerators, and scalable architecture
  • Oversee technical execution across multiple projects
  • Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to define strategies, delivery plans, milestones, and risk mitigation approaches
  • Act as a technical point of contact for clients
  • Ensure delivery models are optimized for modern, AI-native execution
  • Ability to step into at‑risk projects, quickly assess issues, and establish a credible path to recovery or exit
  • Engineering Excellence: Promote high-quality engineering throughout all projects
  • Enforce coding standards, architectural integrity, and performance goals
  • Establish secure coding, TDD, and observability practices
  • Support ongoing learning and certifications
  • Advance modern methodologies like Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD for scalable solutions
  • Build a team culture of technical rigor, innovation, and accountability
  • Innovation & Thought Leadership: Track new technologies to guide strategy
  • Drive innovation in delivery, assets, and tools for better efficiency
  • Promote best practices and continuous improvement across teams
  • Client Engagement & Solutioning: Apply design thinking to develop user-centric solutions
  • Collaborate with clients to identify their needs and provide guidance
  • Participate in pre-sales and solutioning activities by preparing estimates, proofs-of-concept, and technical proposals
  • Maintain strong client relationships
  • Team Management & Mentorship: Lead cross-functional teams, promote learning and collaboration, and uphold technical standards
  • Review work, offer feedback, and support team growth
  • Quality & Compliance: Ensure secure, compliant, and reliable solution delivery through secure coding, test‑driven development, observability, design reviews, and quality gates across all engagements
  • Other: Embody our culture and values

Requirements

  • 20+ years of experience in software/solution engineering, with at least 10–15 years as Architect and delivery leadership roles
  • Proven experience in leading delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects
  • Strong understanding of modern delivery methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps, etc.)
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and team leadership skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Relevant certifications are a plus
  • Full Stack Application Engineering expertise
  • AI Driven Application Development expertise
  • AI-Enabled Application Development expertise
  • Cloud-Native Architecture (Azure) expertise
  • DevOps, Platform & Developer Productivity expertise
  • Solutioning, Pre-Sales & Technical Leadership expertise
  • Frontier Engineering & Customer Enablement Skills
  • Personal Attributes: Passion for technology and innovation, Ability to interact confidently with senior leaders and clients, Strong decision-making skills and a consultative mindset, Flexibility to manage in a fast-moving, ambiguous consulting environment, Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
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