Head Of Architecture

Hyderabad, Telangana
Permanent
Full-time

10 days ago
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This role is for one of the Weekday's clientsMin Experience: 20 yearsLocation: Hyderabad, ChennaiJobType: full-timeIndustry: Healthcare Insurance (US Market)
Team Scope: Solution, Technical, Infrastructure/Cloud, Data, and Security ArchitectureRole OverviewAs the Head of Architecture, you will provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership across multiple domains of architecture. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and governing the overall architecture strategy while ensuring that solutions align with business priorities and US healthcare regulations. This position demands a balance of visionary leadership, technical depth, and the ability to inspire and manage high-performing teams.RequirementsKey Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Define and execute architecture strategies that align with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements within the US healthcare ecosystem.
Team & Culture: Lead, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary team of architects while fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Development, Testing, and Product Support teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery of technology solutions.
Architecture Governance: Establish and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and frameworks across the enterprise.
Solution & Technical Leadership: Provide comprehensive architectural guidance on complex initiatives, ensuring business relevance and technical feasibility.
Cloud & Infrastructure Strategy: Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based infrastructure roadmaps.
Data & Security: Develop strategies for data governance, analytics, and security architecture, including robust threat modeling and risk mitigation practices.
Innovation & Risk Management: Identify emerging technologies and architectural risks, drive adoption of innovative solutions, and ensure system resilience.

Qualifications

Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading architecture teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Healthcare Domain Knowledge: Strong expertise in US healthcare insurance industry, including regulatory compliance.
Architecture Expertise: Deep understanding of software architecture principles, frameworks, and industry best practices.
Cloud Proficiency: Advanced experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP, with hands-on knowledge of cloud-native design and optimization.
Technology & Delivery: Proven track record in high-performance application design, infrastructure sizing, and tool adoption.
Communication Skills: Excellent ability to manage stakeholders, influence decision-making, and drive cross-functional collaboration.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Familiarity with healthcare data standards such as HL7 and FHIR
Strong background in data management, analytics, and governance
Experience in security architecture and threat modeling

Core Skills

Enterprise Architecture
Strategic Leadership
Team Management & Mentorship
Solution Architecture

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