Specialist II - Product Architect

We are seeking an experienced Product Architect to lead the architecture and design of scalable, secure, and high-performance products. The ideal candidate will define technology strategies, drive architectural decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Define and own the end-to-end architecture for enterprise-grade products and platforms. Translate business requirements into scalable and robust technical solutions. Lead architectural design reviews and provide technical guidance to development teams. Establish architecture standards, design principles, and best practices. Drive technology selection, framework evaluation, and solution governance. Design cloud-native, microservices-based, and API-driven architectures. Ensure product scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability. Collaborate with product managers, engineering teams, and stakeholders to define product roadmaps. Identify and mitigate technical risks and architectural challenges. Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership across projects. Drive non-functional requirements including performance, availability, security, and compliance. Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices. Required Skills Strong experience in software architecture and product engineering. Expertise in designing distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native applications. Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, C++, or Node.js. Strong understanding of system design, integration patterns, and API architecture. Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP. Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation. Strong understanding of security, authentication, authorization, and data protection principles. Experience with databases including SQL and NoSQL technologies. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.