Lead Architect

Company: HCLTech
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 19, 2025

Job Description:

We are HCLTech, one of the fastest-growing large tech companies in the world and home to 220,000 people across 60 countries, supercharging progress through industry-leading capabilities centered around Digital, Engineering and Cloud. (www.hcltech.com )

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.



The driving force behind that work, our people, are diverse, creative, and passionate, raising the bar for excellence on a regular basis. We, in turn, work hard to bring out the best in them as we strive to help them find their spark and become the best version of themselves that they can be. If all this sounds like an environment you'll thrive in, then you're in the right place.



We are looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Lead Architect to join us on our journey in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.



Job Title: Lead Architect

Job ID: 2645193

Position Type: Full-time

Location: San Jose, California, USA (Onsite)



Role/Responsibilities



Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Architect to drive the architectural vision and strategy across multiple technical platforms. In this role, you will own the architectural direction for various business and technology platforms, lead architectural governance, and build strong collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams. You will help define and shape the platform's strategy while ensuring high-quality, scalable, and innovative technical solutions across domains.

This is a leadership role where you will guide the technical direction, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and mentor a team of architects and engineers to deliver excellence.



Qualifications

15+ years of experience in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, or technical leadership, with a focus on large-scale platforms
Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical solutions aligned with business objectives
Extensive hands-on experience in building custom platforms / custom applications (using Java, Python, Golang, Angular), integrations , cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure), AI/ML (Gen AI) and enterprise architecture design across multiple platforms (Business, Technology, Enablement, Foundation)
Strong background in defining and implementing architecture standards, frameworks, and best practices to ensure high-quality solutions and consistency across the account
Ability to drive continuous improvement in platform delivery with a focus on automation, efficiency, and scalability
Leadership experience in mentoring and developing architects and engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment
Proven ability to identify and integrate emerging technologies, exploring new trends and tools to innovate and enhance current platform strategies
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on solution creation, capable of tackling complex technical challenges and delivering high-impact solutions
Ability to align technical vision with business goals and engage with key customer stakeholders to ensure the technical approach meets customer needs
Excellent communication skills for presenting complex technical concepts to senior leadership, business stakeholders, and technical teams
Hands-on experience with architectural governance, ensuring adherence to standards, security, and compliance
Experience in leading transformation programs, contributing to RFPs, and participating in solution design for large-scale initiatives



Responsibilities

Enhance Solution Design & Delivery: Champion high-quality solutions that align with business objectives, ensuring efficient delivery and sustainable outcomes.
Foster a Solution-Oriented Mindset: Shift the focus from identifying problems to creating actionable solutions that drive value.
Encourage Knowledge Sharing & Collaboration: Build and maintain a collaborative platform that promotes the exchange of knowledge, best practices, and continuous improvement across teams.
Support Professional Growth & Leadership: Provide opportunities for ongoing learning and development to strengthen the technical expertise and leadership capabilities of the team.
Drive Innovation & Explore Emerging Technologies: Advocate for the exploration and integration of emerging technologies, assessing their potential to enhance current and future projects through Proof of Concepts (POCs).
Build Effective Teams: Establish and scale well-aligned teams for each platform across the account, ensuring the right mix of skills and experience in business, technology, enablement and foundation platforms.
Lead Architecture Standards & Practices: Define and enforce architecture standards, frameworks, and best practices across the account to ensure consistency and quality.
Align Technical Solutions with Business Objectives: Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, and business) to ensure technical solutions are aligned with overall business goals.
Provide Architectural Oversight: Offer guidance and oversight on complex technical solutions, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices, governance, and quality standards.
Drive Platform Innovation: Lead efforts to evaluate and integrate new technologies and trends into platform strategies, ensuring that solutions are at the forefront of industry advancements.
Promote Delivery Excellence: Continuously improve the quality and efficiency of platform delivery, with a focus on automation, process optimization, and technical maturity.
Build Strong Customer Relationships: Develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including IT and business leaders, to ensure the technical vision aligns with customer needs and objectives.
Lead Proactive Mining & Initiatives: Identify opportunities across hubs to drive proactive solution activities, ensuring that solutions are optimized for maximum impact.
Lead Transformation Programs: Provide architecture and solution design leadership for large-scale transformation programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
Participate in RFPs: Take a leading role in responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), contributing to the solution design and proposal process.
Mentor & Coach Teams: Participate in design reviews, conduct code quality checks, and provide coaching to peers, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
Conduct Knowledge Workshops: Lead workshops, create white papers, and contribute intellectual property (IP) to foster continuous knowledge sharing and growth across the organization.
Develop Proof of Concepts (POCs): Build tools and POCs to support the automation and standardization of solutions across platforms, driving continuous innovation.



Pay and Benefits



Pay Range Minimum: $106000

Pay Range Maximum: $217800



HCL is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to secure@hcltech.com for investigation.



Compensation and Benefits

A candidate's pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

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