Senior Technical Architect

Job Title:

Senior Technical Architect

Location:

Chennai
Experience Level:  Architect

Initiative Name:

Network Platform – Scaling, Improvement & Enhancement
Delivery Domain:

Technology Platforms
Delivery Area:

Network
Team / Squad:

Net DC Fabric

Role Overview
We are looking for a  Senior Technical Architect  to lead the architecture, scaling, and enhancement of enterprise-grade  network platforms , with a strong focus on  Data Center (DC) Fabric and Network Infrastructure . The role involves defining technical strategy, driving architecture decisions, and collaborating closely with engineering, operations, and platform teams to build scalable, resilient, and high-performance network solutions.

Key Responsibilities
Design, architect, and govern  end-to-end network platform solutions  for large-scale environments.

Lead  network scaling, optimization, and modernization initiatives , especially within DC Fabric architectures.

Define and maintain  network architecture standards, blueprints, and best practices .

Drive improvements in  performance, availability, security, and automation  of network platforms.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, cloud, security, operations) to align architecture with business and platform goals.

Provide  technical leadership and guidance  to network engineers and squads.

Review and approve low-level designs (LLDs) and ensure alignment with high-level architecture (HLDs).

Evaluate and recommend  new technologies, tools, and frameworks  for network enhancement.

Support incident resolution, root cause analysis, and long-term corrective actions for complex network issues.

Required Skills & Experience
Strong hands-on experience in  enterprise networking and data center architectures .

Deep understanding of  DC Fabric technologies  (Spine-Leaf architecture, VXLAN, EVPN, etc.).

Expertise in  routing and switching protocols  (BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS).

Experience with  network scalability, high availability, and fault-tolerant designs .

Knowledge of  network security concepts  (firewalls, segmentation, access controls).

Exposure to  network automation and programmability  (Ansible, Python, APIs, SDN concepts).

Experience working in  large-scale, mission-critical environments .

Strong architectural thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.

Good to Have

Experience with  cloud networking  (AWS, Azure, GCP – hybrid or multi-cloud).

Familiarity with  CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC)  concepts for networking.

Relevant certifications (CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent).

Prior experience in  platform engineering or technology platform teams .

Why Join Us
Opportunity to architect and scale  high-impact network platforms .

Work on complex, enterprise-grade  DC Fabric initiatives .

High visibility role with strong influence on platform strategy and execution.