Lead Solutions Architect

Job Description Lead Solutions Architect would lead the end-to-end architecture, design governance, and technical transition of MVP applications into secure, scalable, production-grade enterprise solutions. The role would drive architecture decisions across applications, integrations, platform services, security, and deployment patterns to enable a robust multi-tenant SaaS operating model. The architect would ensure the solution aligns with enterprise standards for scalability, resilience, security, performance, observability, and maintainability across Azure-based environments and coordinated delivery with partner engineering teams. Responsibilities Architecture Strategy & Solution Design Lead end-to-end architecture design across application, platform, integration, and security domains. Define and govern target-state architecture for production-grade SaaS platforms. Establish architecture principles, standards, and reusable design patterns. Review and approve key technical designs, integration patterns, data flows, and deployment strategies. Application Modernization & SaaS Enablement Drive transformation of MVP / prototype applications into production-ready platforms. Define architecture for multi-tenant SaaS deployment, tenant isolation, configuration strategies, and shared services. Guide database evolution, caching, API design, platform services, and system decomposition. Partner with engineering and product teams to prioritize architectural runway and reduce technical debt. Cloud, Integration & Security Architecture Architect cloud-native solutions on Azure, with awareness of equivalent patterns in AWS where required. Define secure integration approaches including APIs, identity federation, secrets management, and network controls. Ensure security-by-design across application architecture, cloud services, data access, and DevOps pipelines. Support API gateway, observability, and reliability architecture decisions. Governance & Engineering Leadership Lead architecture review boards, design assurance checkpoints, and technical governance forums. Provide technical leadership to development, DevOps, QA, and partner delivery teams. Ensure alignment between business objectives, product roadmap, and technical execution. Support release governance, quality gates, CAB readiness, and long-term platform sustainability. Required Technical Skills Enterprise & Solution Architecture | Advanced application architecture, distributed systems, APIs, integration patterns, architecture governance Azure Cloud | Advanced App Services, Functions, Storage, Key Vault, Entra ID / AAD, networking, monitoring SaaS / Multi-tenant Design | Advanced tenant isolation, shared services, data partitioning, scalability patterns Security Architecture | Advanced IAM, RBAC, secrets management, Zero Trust principles, secure integration design DevOps & Release Architecture | Proficient CI/CD, deployment strategies, environment design, observability, release quality gates Data & Integration | Proficient relational databases, migration patterns, APIs, event-driven and service-based integration models Required Experience Minimum 12 years of professional experience in software engineering / solution architecture. Proven experience in defining and governing architecture for enterprise-grade digital platforms. Strong experience in scaling MVP / prototype applications into secure, production-ready solutions. Hands-on experience with cloud-native application architecture, integration strategy, and non-functional architecture. Experience enabling SaaS and multi-tenant architectures for enterprise or external-facing products. Proven ability to drive architecture governance across multiple teams and delivery partners. Experience in security, performance, resilience, and observability architecture for business-critical systems. Preferred (Not Required) Experience in digital product engineering within infrastructure, consulting, engineering, or environmental sectors. Exposure to GIS / geospatial systems, map services, or spatial data platforms. Experience with AI-enabled applications, document intelligence, or data platforms. Experience working in partner-led or multi-vendor delivery models. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. 14+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, architecture, or enterprise solution design. BGV: Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (BGV) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India. Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process including documents uploaded is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner. About Us WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by .