About
Propel
At Propel, we don't just
build software — we build future -ready, human -centered digital platforms that
drive business transformation. We are a design -led technology firm committed to
solving complex problems with elegant, scalable solutions. Join a workplace
where your ideas matter, your expertise is valued, and your growth is
championed.
About
the Role
As a Senior Architect at
Propel, you will lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and
high -performance technology architectures that power enterprise and
cloud -native solutions. You will act as a strategic technical leader —
translating business requirements into robust system designs, guiding
engineering teams through execution, and ensuring architectural excellence
across projects.
This role combines deep
technical expertise with hands -on leadership, mentorship, and continuous
innovation.
Key
Responsibilities
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Architecture Strategy & Delivery
Lead the design and implementation of scalable architectures using SOA,
microservices, event -driven, and distributed systems.
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Cloud & Infrastructure Leadership
Architect and guide cloud adoption across Azure, AWS, or GCP using SaaS, PaaS,
and IaaS models while ensuring security, reliability, and cost efficiency.
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Containerization & Scalability
Design and deploy cloud -native applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
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Data Engineering & Security
Design secure data pipelines using ETL, ELT, and CDC approaches. Implement
encryption standards (AES, DES, MD5, SHA1) and ensure regulatory compliance
such as HIPAA and GDPR where applicable.
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Solution Ownership
Own end -to -end solution delivery from proof -of -concept to production
deployment.
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DevOps & CI/CD Enablement
Establish best practices across version control systems (GitHub, GitLab,
Bitbucket), CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines), and code quality




platforms (SonarQube, Veracode).
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Cross -Functional Collaboration
Partner with business stakeholders, product teams, and engineering groups to
align technical strategy with business outcomes.
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Technical Governance & Mentorship
Define architectural standards, mentor engineering teams, and drive a culture
of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
What
We're Looking For
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10+ years of experience in enterprise software architecture and solution
delivery.
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Strong experience designing distributed, scalable, and cloud -native
systems.
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Deep expertise in system integration, API design, data modeling, and
performance optimization.
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Proven track record of architecting large -scale enterprise platforms
end -to -end.
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related
discipline.
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Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate
technical concepts to business and IT stakeholders.
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Willingness to remain hands -on with coding while mentoring and guiding
engineering teams.
Technical
Expertise
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Languages & Frameworks
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Core: .NET, Angular or React (full -stack mindset preferred)
o

Additional: Java, Python, Scala, Spring Boot, Flask
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Databases & Distributed Systems
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Core: SQL, PostgreSQL
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Additional: MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis
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Cloud & Platform Engineering
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Core: Microsoft Azure
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Additional: AWS or GCP
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Tools: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub
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DevOps & Automation
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Hands -on experience building CI/CD pipelines
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Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Bicep, or similar tools
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Streaming & Data Platforms
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Kafka, Spark Streaming, Talend, Redis Pub/Sub
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Exposure to ElasticSearch, Hadoop, Spark
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Security & Identity
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Experience with ADFS, Okta, Auth0
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Strong understanding of data encryption and secure access models
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Testing & Quality Engineering
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Exposure to tools such as Selenium, Cypress, JMeter, Gatling, Locust,
UiPath, Power Automate
What
We Offer
A
Purpose -Driven Mission
We believe in using
technology as a force for positive—designing scalable, data -driven systems that
enable smarter decisions and meaningful impact across industries.
Empowered
& Inclusive Culture
Our open and collaborative
culture ensures your ideas matter. You'll have the autonomy to design solutions
while working closely with highly skilled teams.
Learning
& Growth at the Core
From mentorship and
certifications to hands -on exposure to modern data platforms, we invest deeply
in your professional growth.
Innovation
with Impact
You'll work on modern data
platforms and cloud -native architectures, helping clients unlock insights
through automation, analytics, and intelligent systems.
Well -being
Matters
We prioritize work -life
harmony, psychological safety, and policies that support your mental, physical,
and professional well -being.
Others:
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Common application/ web security and OWASP vulnerabilities
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Encryption algorithms to protect sensitive information
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PII, PCI, HIPPA, and GDPR compliance and how to implement
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Finding the vulnerabilities of the third -party components/ libraries
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Understanding security breaches of data -in -transit and data -at -rest and
its implementation

📌 Senior Architect (Chennai)
🏢 Propel
📍 Chennai