Enterprise Application Architect

Important Company Update - Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies:https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/

This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world's top automotive manufacturers

Your Role

• A Solutions Architect will be responsible for evaluating and defining solutions in line with the Architecture process within Aptiv.
• A solution architect's task is to evaluate all business requirements and come up with solutions in the form of products or services.
• These requirements can be across individual or multiple domains/towers within the organization.
• This role requires a breadth of knowledge in the technical and business workings of the company.
• The Solutions Architect will be responsible for identifying key domain/tower architecture resources required to complete the design documentation (HLD).
• The Solutions Architect will be responsible for representing their Solutions and design documentation at an Architecture Review Board, this will be to ensure the design delivers on requirements and aligns to governance, security and technology standards.
• After solution architects have designed a solution, it is their job to ensure the solution is delivered as per design to ensure a successful implementation as it progresses through the Program Management process. This will incorporate formal review of statement of work and definition of test strategy.
• In the first step, solution architecture specialists closely look at how the different elements of business, information, and technology can be applied to solve a specific problem.
• Document all solutions and define re-usable building blocks for future projects and store these within the Architecture Repository.
• Solution Architects are responsible for maintaining the architecture that is in place. They provide a clear framework, design guidelines, and standards to delivery teams, ensuring that execution aligns with the architectural design.
• Compliance and Documentation: They conduct architecture compliance checks after project implementation, updating the baseline architecture and documenting any exceptions or technical debt.
• Solutions Architecture will contribute to the non-functional requirements within the Business Requirements Document.
• Defining Over-Arching Test Strategy for the solution implementation.

Your Background

Key ingredients for succeeding in this role are your:

Technical Skills

• System Design: Ability to create scalable, maintainable architectures that meet business requirements
• Programming Knowledge: Strong understanding of relevant programming languages and frameworks
• Cloud Computing: Experience with major platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native architectures
• Database Design: Knowledge of both SQL and data modeling
• API Design: RESTful services, GraphQL, microservices patterns
• Security Architecture: Understanding of security principles, authentication/authorization, and compliance requirements

Business Skills

• Requirements Analysis: Translating business needs into technical solutions
• Cost Optimization: Balancing technical excellence with budget constraints
• Strategic Thinking: Aligning architecture decisions with long-term business goals

Soft Skills

• Communication: Explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Leadership: Guiding development teams and influencing technical direction
• Problem-Solving: Addressing complex architectural challenges with creative solutions
• Documentation: Creating clear architecture diagrams and technical specifications

Stakeholder Management: Balancing needs of different business units and technical teams

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Client-provided location(s): Pune, India

Job ID: Aptiv-J000684204

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-07-30T13:05:45