Position: Lead Enterprise Architect Government Digital Transformation.

Location: Guwahati.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Lead Enterprise Architect to drive next-generation architecture for state-level digital platforms. This role focuses on designing scalable, citizen-centric digital ecosystems using modern, cloud-native and microservices-based architecture. The position requires strong architectural leadership to establish enterprise-wide standards, enable secure integrations, and build resilient, interoperable platforms aligned with government digital transformation goals. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in large-scale government systems and enterprise architecture frameworks.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

Bachelors degree in engineering / computer science / IT or MCA.

Certifications:

TOGAF / Zachman Certification (Mandatory).

Experience:

- Minimum 12 years of overall experience in IT / Enterprise Architecture.

- Proven experience in enterprise architecture for government systems, including large-scale digital platforms.

- Strong expertise in designing microservices architecture for high-scale applications.

- Experience in API gateway architecture and management, ensuring secure and scalable integrations.

- Hands-on experience in building decoupled, modular, and cloud-native architectures.

- Demonstrated ability to design scalable, resilient, and interoperable digital platforms.

- Experience leading complex, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives end-to-end.

Required Skills & Competencies:

- Strong understanding of modern architecture patterns, including microservices and cloud-native systems.

- Deep knowledge of integration strategies, API management, and interoperability frameworks.

- Proficiency in designing enterprise-grade scalable systems aligned with digital transformation goals.

- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

- Ability to define and enforce enterprise architecture standards and best practices.

Personal Attributes:

- Strategic thinker with strong architectural vision.

- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

- Result-oriented with strong ownership and problem-solving mindset.

- High level of integrity and commitment to public-sector transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Enterprise Architecture & Design:

- Design and implement microservices-based architecture for large-scale state digital platforms.

- Define and enforce enterprise-wide architecture standards aligned with transformation goals.

- Develop scalable, modular, and decoupled systems to enhance government service delivery.

2. Integration & Platform Strategy:

- Architect and manage API gateways ensuring secure, scalable, and seamless integrations.

- Enable interoperability across systems through standardized integration frameworks.

- Ensure alignment with cloud-native and modern digital architecture principles.

3. Leadership & Transformation:

- Lead enterprise architecture initiatives for government digital transformation programs.

- Drive adoption of best practices, tools, and frameworks across teams.

- Provide architectural governance and oversight across projects.

4. Project Design & Delivery:

- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into architecture blueprints.

- Ensure delivery of high-performance, resilient platforms.

- Guide teams in implementation of scalable and future-ready architectures.

5. Administrative & Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with government standards, policies, and security frameworks.

- Maintain architecture documentation, governance processes, and reporting standards.

- Support long-term technology roadmaps and digital transformation strategies.