Solution Architect - Hitachi Rail GTS India

Description

Job Title: Solution Architect

Designation: Senior

Company: Hitachi Rail GTS India

Location: Noida, UP, India

Salary: As per Industry

Company Overview: Hitachi Rail is right at the forefront of the global mobility sector following the acquisition. The closing strengthens the company's strategic focus on helping current and potential Hitachi Rail and GTS customers through the sustainable mobility transition – the shift of people from private to sustainable public transport, driven by digitalization.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Solution Architect that will be responsible for translating business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring the architecture is scalable, secure, and aligned with enterprise standards. Solution Architect will play a crucial role in defining the architecture and technical direction of the existing system. you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and deployment of solutions that integrate with transit infrastructure, ensuring seamless fare collection, real-time transaction processing, and enhanced user experiences. You will collaborate with development teams, stakeholders, and external partners to create scalable, secure, and highly available software solutions.

Job Roles & Responsibilities:

• Architectural Design: Develop architectural documentation such as solution blueprints, high-level designs, and integration diagrams. Lead the design of the system's architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability. Ensure the architecture aligns with the company's strategic goals and future vision for public transit technologies.

• Technology Strategy: Select the appropriate technology stack and tools to meet both functional and non-functional requirements, considering performance, cost, and long-term sustainability.

• System Integration: Work closely with teams to design and implement the integration of the AFC system with various third-party systems (e.g., payment gateways, backend services, cloud infrastructure).

• API Design & Management: Define standards for APIs to ensure easy integration with external systems, such as mobile applications, ticketing systems, and payment providers.

• Security & Compliance: Ensure that the AFC system meets the highest standards of data security, particularly for payment information, and complies with industry regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR).

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the technical lead during project planning and discussions, ensuring the design meets customer and business needs.

• Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide development teams through best practices in software development and architectural principles.

• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize system performance to ensure the AFC system can handle high volumes of transactions without compromise.

• Documentation & Quality Assurance: Maintain detailed architecture documentation, including design patterns, data flow, and integration points. Ensure the implementation follows best practices and quality standards.

• Research & Innovation: Stay up to date with the latest advancements in technology and propose innovative solutions to enhance the AFC system.

Skills (Mandatory):

• DotNet (C#), C/C++, Java,

• ASP.NET Core (C#), Angular, OAuth2 / OpenID Connect (Authentication & Authorization)

• JWT (JSON Web Tokens)

• Spring Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes,

• Relational Databases (MSSQL)

• Data Warehousing

• SOAP/RESTful API Design, Redis (Caching & Pub/Sub)

Preferred Skills (Good to have):

• Python, Android

• SSL/TLS Encryption

• OWASP Top 10 (Security Best Practices)

• Vault (Secret Management)

• Keycloak (Identity & Access Management)

• Swagger (API Documentation)

• NoSQL Databases, GraphQL, gRPC, OpenAPI, Istio, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Consul, DevOps & CI/CD Tools

Tools & Technologies:

• UML (Unified Modeling Language)

• Lucidchart / Draw.io (Diagramming)

• PlantUML (Text-based UML generation)

• C4 Model (Software architecture model),

• Enterprise Architect (Modeling),

• Apache Hadoop / Spark (Big Data),

• Elasticsearch (Search Engine),

• Apache Kafka (Stream Processing),

• TensorFlow / PyTorch (Machine Learning/AI)

Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience

Required:

• 12+ years of experience in solution architecture or software design.

• Proven experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

• Experience in system integration, API design, microservices, and SOA.

• Familiarity with data modeling and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:

• Certification in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).

• Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.

• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR).

• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Domain knowledge in [insert industry: e.g., finance, transportation, healthcare].

Soft Skills:

• Analytical and strategic thinking.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams.

• Strong verbal and written communication.