IT Architect

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced IT Architect to join our team at Mindful Tech Solutions in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical acumen in system architecture, cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, service-oriented design, and infrastructure planning. This role will require hands-on experience with MS Visio for architecture modeling, advanced Excel skills, and a passion for emerging technologies. As an IT Architect at our company, your responsibilities will include designing and documenting end-to-end IT systems architecture using modern design patterns like SOA and Microservices. You will be creating detailed technical diagrams and architecture blueprints using MS Visio. Utilizing MS Excel for planning, data modeling, cost analysis, and reporting will also be a key part of your role. Architecting cloud-based solutions using AWS or Azure to ensure scalability, security, and reliability will be essential. Collaboration with development and infrastructure teams to define networking, security, and infrastructure components is also expected. You will need to evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes for optimal solution delivery. Participating in technical reviews, risk assessments, and performance tuning will be part of your responsibilities. Staying up to date with emerging trends in cloud computing, system design, DevOps, and automation is crucial. Working closely with project managers and stakeholders to ensure solution alignment with business goals is also a key aspect of this role. Required Skills & Qualifications: - 8+ years of hands-on experience in IT architecture and system design. - Proven expertise in MS Visio for architecture and network diagrams. - Strong working knowledge of MS Excel for IT planning, analysis, and documentation. - Deep understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Microservices. - Proficiency in at least one programming language: Python or Java (with solid OOP concepts). - Good understanding of networking, security principles, and IT infrastructure components (e.g., VPNs, firewalls, load balancers). - Experience designing and deploying solutions on AWS and/or Azure. - Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Quick learner with a tech-savvy and proactive mindset. Preferred Qualifications: - AWS / Azure Certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer). - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). - Exposure to data modeling and database architecture. This is a full-time position with a work schedule from Monday to Friday. The work location is in person.,