Junior architect

ACG World · Hyderabad g.p.o., India

We are seeking a Junior Architect to join our team and contribute to the design, documentation, and evolution of software architecture across our product ecosystem. You will work closely with senior leadership to model system architectures using the C4 model and Structurizr, while collaborating with engineering teams across a polyglot tech stack including Node.js, Python,. NET, and React.js on Azure.

Key Responsibilities

Create and maintain architecture diagrams across all four C4 levels — Context, Container, Component, and Code — using Structurer DSL.

Support the design of distributed systems built on Node.js, Python,. NET, and React.js, ensuring scalability and consistency.

Assist in architecting and reviewing Azure-based solutions involving Azure Functions, Service Bus, App Services, SQL, Blob Storage, and Durable Functions.

Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate technology choices, define service boundaries, and establish integration patterns.

Contribute to CI/CD pipeline design and Dev Ops practices, including infrastructure as code, automated testing, and deployment workflows.

Prepare and maintain Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), ensuring alignment between documentation and implementation.

Participate in design and code reviews from an architectural perspective.

Research architectural patterns, cloud services, and emerging technologies to support informed design decisions.

Document integration flows, event-driven architectures, and multi-tenant system designs.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

6+ years of experience in software development or architecture.

Working knowledge of Node.js and Python for backend development.

Familiarity with. NET (C#) (Mandatory) for enterprise applications.

Experience with React.js for frontend development.

Understanding of Azure services, especially Azure Functions, Service Bus, App Services, and SQL.

Familiarity with the C4 model and Structurizr DSL.

Hands-on experience with Dev Ops tools such as Azure Dev Ops or Git Hub Actions, Docker, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM).

Strong problem-solving, communication, and diagramming skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Azure Durable Functions and orchestration patterns.

Exposure to event-driven architectures and message-based systems.

Familiarity with Mongo DB and multi-tenant system design.

Understanding of API gateway patterns and microservices architecture.

Knowledge of Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms.

Experience with observability tools such as Application Insights, Grafana, or ELK stack.

Azure certifications (AZ-900, AZ-204, AZ-305) are a plus.

What We Offer

Direct mentorship from senior architecture leadership.

Hands-on exposure to complex distributed systems.

Opportunities to contribute to architectural standards and technical strategy.

Competitive compensation and benefits