DESCRIPTION Note The work location for this role is Pune and candidates are required to work from the Pune office in a hybrid model Job Summary The IT Technical Architect - Senior is responsible for defining assessing and championing IT architecture strategies principles and standards in alignment with Cummins global IT strategy This role partners closely with project teams and stakeholders to design validate and govern enterprise-ready solutions with a focus on manufacturing systems cloud-first adoption and modern architecture practices The position combines technical expertise with stakeholder collaboration to deliver secure scalable and high-performance IT solutions that support Cummins business and operational goals Key Responsibilities Architecture Governance Define design and enforce enterprise IT architecture standards frameworks and reference models Ensure compliance with security governance and enterprise standards across all architecture deliverables Lead modernization initiatives including cloud migration containerization and microservices adoption Apply solution architecture principles CLEAN CTRM industry best practices to deliver enterprise-grade systems Solution Design Delivery Design scalable resilient and cost-effective solutions aligned with Agile and DevOps practices Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders during Agile ceremonies to refine and validate solutions Drive solution functional fit analysis ensuring alignment to both business and technical requirements Provide infrastructure capacity recommendations and performance tuning strategies Innovation Modernization Pilot emerging technologies cloud-native API-first observability platforms to drive innovation Reduce technical debt by promoting modular design refactoring and reusability of architecture patterns Monitor industry trends and ensure Cummins remains at the forefront of technology advancements Stakeholder Management Leadership Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders including business leaders project teams and IT peers Mentor junior architects and engineers fostering a culture of continuous improvement Act as a change agent to promote cloud-first API-first DevOps and Agile methodologies across the organization RESPONSIBILITIES Core Skills Competencies Architecture System Design Ability to define model and implement enterprise architecture deliverables System Solution Architecture Expertise in composing scalable solutions using reference architectures Business Need Definition Skilled at translating business requirements into actionable IT solutions Collaboration Builds solid cross-functional relationships to drive solution adoption Communication Delivers clear tailored communications to technical and business stakeholders Decision Making Makes sound timely decisions balancing business needs and technical feasibility Leadership Guides teams and promotes architectural best practices across the organization Qualifications Skills Experience Education Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science Information Technology Business or a related discipline Relevant certifications in enterprise architecture cloud or related domains are preferred Experience Intermediate level of relevant work experience required 3-6 years of experience QUALIFICATIONS Experience 7 years of experience in IT architecture with a strong background in manufacturing systems and MES platforms Proven experience in designing implementing and governing enterprise IT solutions in complex global environments Demonstrated success in cloud-native adoption modernization and technical debt reduction Technical Expertise Required Platforms DS Apriso MES MS SQL Server Oracle Database MS Active Directory Observability Dynatrace Splunk or equivalent monitoring tools Virtualization VMware ESXi Hyper-V or similar technologies Cloud Microsoft Azure AWS - expertise in cloud-native architecture deployment and migration strategies Architecture Container-based solutions microservices API management and integration frameworks Governance Strong understanding of security frameworks compliance and enterprise IT standards Architecture System Performance Design scalable resilient systems aligned with enterprise architecture and Agile sprint goals Integrate performance tuning monitoring and capacity planning into DevOps practices Modernization Technical Debt Reduction Lead legacy system replacement with cloud-native platforms and reusable architecture patterns Prioritize refactoring and modular design to reduce long-term maintenance costs Stakeholder Engagement Innovation Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to refine solutions through Agile ceremonies Drive innovation by piloting emerging technologies and fostering continuous improvement Enterprise Architecture Manufacturing Systems Expertise Over 7 years of experience in enterprise IT architecture specializing in manufacturing systems MES platforms and cloud-native technologies Proven ability to design and implement scalable secure and high-performance solutions aligned with business and operational goals Technical Proficiency Platforms DS Apriso based MES system MS SQL Server Oracle Database MS Active Directory Observability Dynatrace Splunk or similar Virtualization VMware ESXi Hyper-V or similar Cloud Azure AWS - cloud-native architecture and migration strategies Architecture Container-based Microservices API management integration frameworks Governance Strong knowledge of security compliance and enterprise standards Leadership Collaboration Communicate cross-functional teams in Agile environments to deliver enterprise-grade solutions Mentor junior team members and promote architectural best practices across the organization Why Join Cummins Opportunity to design and influence next-generation IT architecture for a global manufacturing leader Work with cutting-edge technologies and lead enterprise-wide modernization initiatives Collaborate with global teams in an inclusive innovation-driven culture Shape the future of IT in alignment with Cummins business strategy and transformation goals Job Systems Information Technology Organization Cummins Inc Role Category Hybrid Job Type Exempt - Experienced ReqID 2419955 Relocation Package No

📌 It Technical Architect - Senior (India)
🏢 Cummins
📍 India