Solution Architect - Fullstack

The purpose of this role is to take database implementation projects through the entire development life cycle. This role will work as the solution lead and will be directly involved in the architecture, solution design, development, testing and deployment of the solution. This role serves as the technical subject matter expert for the solution. **Job Description:** **Solution Architect (Full Stack)** **Educational Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field * Certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Architect Expert) are a plus  **Must-Have Technical Skills**  **Frontend Technologies** * Proficiency in modern frameworks like **React.js**, **NextJS**, **Angular**, or **Vue.js** * Expertise in component-based architecture, state management (e.g., Redux, Vuex), responsive design, and performance optimization * Experience integrating frontend with RESTful or GraphQL APIs  **Backend Technologies** * Strong command over **Node.js**, **Java**, **.NET Core**, or **Python (Django/Flask)** * Capable of building scalable APIs, handling asynchronous operations, and implementing robust error handling and logging * Experience with modular code design and secure authentication mechanisms **Database Systems** * **Relational Databases**: PostgreSQL, MySQL – schema design, query optimization, transaction management * **NoSQL Databases**: MongoDB, Redis – document modeling, caching strategies, understanding of CAP theorem **DevOps & CI/CD** * **Docker & Kubernetes**: Containerization, orchestration, service discovery, and health checks * **CI/CD Tools**: Jenkins, GitHub Actions – automated pipelines, environment management, rollback strategies **Cloud Platforms** * Hands-on experience with **AWS**, **Azure**, or **Google Cloud** * Designing cloud-native solutions using managed services, cost optimization, and monitoring tools * Implementing IAM policies and secure cloud configurations **API Design** * Designing and documenting **RESTful** and **GraphQL APIs** * Handling pagination, filtering, versioning, and secure access * Using tools like Swagger/OpenAPI for documentation **Security Best Practices** * Implementing **OAuth2**, **JWT**, and adhering to **OWASP** guidelines * Preventing vulnerabilities like XSS, CSRF, and SQL Injection * Ensuring encryption, secure coding, and regular audits  **Architecture Patterns** * Designing systems using **Microservices**, **Serverless**, or **Event-Driven Architecture** * Managing distributed systems, service communication, and eventual consistency * Monitoring and tracing using tools like Open Telemetry or Jaeger **Collaboration with Project Manager:** * Participate in **project planning**, **effort estimation**, and **risk assessment** * Translate business requirements into **technical specifications and architecture** * Ensure alignment of technical roadmap with project timelines and deliverables **Collaboration with Development Team:** * Create and maintain **architecture diagrams**, **design documents**, and **coding standards** * Conduct **code reviews**, **design reviews**, and **performance audits** * Guide developers on **best practices**, **framework usage**, and **technical decisions** * Ensure **scalability**, **security**, and **maintainability** of the system **Good-to-Have Skills** * Experience with **AI/ML integration** or **data engineering** * Familiarity with **Infrastructure as Code** (Terraform, CloudFormation) * Knowledge of **performance tuning** and **cost-efficient architecture** * Exposure to **Agile/Scrum methodologies** * Understanding of **enterprise integration patterns** (e.g., messaging queues, service buses) * **Relevant certifications** **Location:** DGS India - Gurugram - Golf View Corporate Towers **Brand:** Merkle **Time Type:** Full time **Contract Type:** Permanent