Job Title: Solution Architect

Company: Hitachi Rail GTS India

Location: Noida/Delhi

Salary: As per Industry

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Hitachi Rail

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Connecting the Future of Mobility

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock,

signalling, Mobility as a Service (MaaS), service & maintenance, digital technology,

ticketing, and turnkey solutions. By pioneering digital transformation, Hitachi Rail ensures seamless, sustainable transport for passengers, customers, and communities.

 Workforce : 24,000 employees

 Footprint : 51 countries Hitachi Rail in India

We are an integrated group providing Digital, Green, Sustainable, and Innovative technology solutions for public transport systems.

With over 23 years of expertise in delivering Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) systems,

we have:

 Successfully implemented the largest Metro AFC Upgrade Project in India.

 Established a Global Engineering Competency Centre (ECC) for AFCS in India.

 Developed systems capable of handling millions of ticketing transactions per day.

 Become a global leader in public transport solutions through innovation and engineering excellence. 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

1.

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. 2.

Technology Strategy: Select the appropriate technology stack and tools to meet both functional and non-functional requirements, considering performance, cost, and longterm sustainability. 3.

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). 4.

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



and payment providers. 5.

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). 6.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as the technical lead during project planning and discussions, ensuring the design meets customer and business needs. 7.

Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide development teams through best practices in software development and architectural principles. 8.

Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize system performance to ensure the

AFC system can handle high volumes of transactions without compromise. 9.

Documentation & Quality Assurance: Maintain detailed architecture documentation,

including design patterns, data flow, and integration points. Ensure the implementation follows best practices and quality standards. 10.

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

 Technical Expertise:

Equipment Programming Languages

 DotNet (C#), C/C++, Java, Python

 Web Development Frameworks

 ASP.NET Core (C#), Angular

 Microservices & Architecture

 Spring Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Istio, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ,

Consul, GraphQL

 Cloud Platforms

 Amazon Web Services (AWS)

 Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

 Microsoft Azure

 Kubernetes on Cloud (e.g., AWS EKS, GCP GKE)

 Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)

 Databases

 Relational Databases (SQL)

 NoSQL Databases

 Data Warehousing

 API Technologies

 SOAP/RESTful API Design

 GraphQL

 gRPC

 OpenAPI / Swagger (API Documentation)

 Security Technologies

 OAuth2 / OpenID Connect (Authentication & Authorization)

 JWT (JSON Web Tokens)

 SSL/TLS Encryption

 OWASP Top 10 (Security Best Practices)

 Vault (Secret Management)

 Keycloak (Identity & Access Management)

 Design & Architecture Tools

 UML (Unified Modeling Language)

 Lucidchart / Draw.io (Diagramming)

 PlantUML (Text-based UML generation)

 C4 Model (Software architecture model)

 Enterprise Architect (Modeling)

 Miscellaneous Tools & Frameworks

 Apache Hadoop / Spark (Big Data)

 Elasticsearch (Search Engine)

 Apache Kafka (Stream Processing)

 TensorFlow / PyTorch (Machine Learning/AI)

 Redis (Caching & Pub/Sub)





 DevOps & CI/CD Tools  Qualifications:

o Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. o 10+ years of experience in solution architecture or software design. o Proven experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF,

Zachman).

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

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

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

o Robust communication and stakeholder management skills.  Preferred:

o Certification in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure

Solutions Architect Expert).

o Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.

o Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001,

GDPR).

o Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

o Domain knowledge in [insert industry: e.g., finance, transportation, healthcare].  Soft Skills:

o Analytical and strategic thinking.

o Excellent problem-solving abilities.

o Ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams.

o Strong verbal and written communication. HITACHI VALUES

Learn more about us and our latest job openings at: Careers in Rail | Rail Company Jobs

Hitachi Rail | Hitachi Rail There's a place for everyone at Hitachi Rail. We welcome and value diversity in terms of background, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, nationality,

religion, and worldview. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Harmony (Wa)

Stressing interdependence over personal interests, the concept of harmony is at the heart of Japanese culture, informing all interactions, whether social or business. For us, this translates into a belief that only by showing respect, are you able to earn respect. And that extends to everyone we work with, not only our customers, but our colleagues and suppliers too. Sincerity (Makoto)

We always strive to act with sincerity, and integrity. After all, our reputation depends to a great extent on how we are perceived to do business, which is without any degree of pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy.

Sincerity for us means ensuring fairness in all our endeavours, while putting the needs of our employees and customers very much at the centre of all we do.

Pioneering Spirit (Kaitakusha Seishin)

Driving innovation and seeking new challenges is what we’re all about. It has been right from the start. And it’s our ambition that sees us bring new technologies to life for the benefit of society and companies alike. Our pioneering spirit also means we are fearlessly flexible when it comes to adapting to the changing needs of our employees and customers.

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