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Gen AI - Associate Architect

Iris Software

Location
Onsite (Noida, UP)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Senior Level
Posted Today

About the role

Iris Software is a fast-growing IT services company seeking an Associate Architect to lead enterprise application design and drive Generative AI adoption. The role involves defining technical roadmaps, architecting cloud-native solutions, and mentoring teams to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative technology transformations.

Skills

Software Development Life Cycle Solution Architecture Generative AI LLMs RAG AI Agents Prompt Engineering AI Governance Cloud Architecture Microservices APIs CI/CD DevOps Azure AWS GCP

Full job details

Why Join Iris?
Are you ready to do the best work of your career at one of India’s Top 25 Best Workplaces in IT industry? Do you want to grow in an award-winning culture that truly values your talent and ambitions?
Join Iris Software — one of the fastest-growing IT services companies — where you own and shape your success story.
 
About Us  
At Iris Software, our vision is to be our client’s most trusted technology partner, and the first choice for the industry’s top professionals to realize their full potential.
With over 4,300 associates across India, U.S.A, and Canada, we help our enterprise clients thrive with technology-enabled transformation across financial services, healthcare, transportation & logistics, and professional services.
Our work covers complex, mission-critical applications with the latest technologies, such as high-value complex Application & Product Engineering, Data & Analytics, Cloud, DevOps, Data & MLOps, Quality Engineering, and Business Automation.

Working with Us
At Iris, every role is more than a job — it’s a launchpad for growth.
Our Employee Value Proposition, “Build Your Future. Own Your Journey.” reflects our belief that people thrive when they have ownership of their career and the right opportunities to shape it.
We foster a culture where your potential is valued, your voice matters, and your work creates real impact. With cutting-edge projects, personalized career development, continuous learning and mentorship, we support you to grow and become your best — both personally and professionally.
Curious what it’s like to work at Iris? Head to this video for an inside look at the people, the passion, and the possibilities. Watch it here.

Job Description

Position: Associate Architect – SDLC & Generative AI

Experience: 10-15 Years

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Associate Architect with strong expertise in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), solution architecture, and Generative AI (GenAI) technologies. The ideal candidate will drive end-to-end solution design, architect scalable applications, integrate AI-powered capabilities, and establish engineering best practices across the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture and design discussions for enterprise applications across the SDLC.
  • Define solution architecture, technical roadmaps, design patterns, and development standards.
  • Drive adoption of Generative AI solutions including LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, Prompt Engineering, and AI Governance frameworks.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
  • Architect cloud-native solutions on Azure/AWS/GCP with a focus on security, scalability, and performance.
  • Ensure adherence to SDLC processes, DevOps practices, quality gates, risk management, and compliance standards.
  • Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and technical assessments.
  • Mentor development teams and provide architectural guidance throughout project delivery.
  • Evaluate emerging AI technologies and recommend innovative solutions aligned with business objectives.

Required Skills

  • Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, DevOps).
  • Hands-on experience in Application Architecture and Solution Design.
  • Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, Vector Databases, Prompt Engineering, and AI Governance.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
  • Experience with Microservices, APIs, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
  • Strong understanding of software quality, security, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing enterprise-scale AI-enabled applications.
  • Exposure to AI governance, responsible AI, and data security frameworks.
  • Certifications in Cloud Architecture, TOGAF, Azure AI, AWS AI, or related technologies.

 

Perks and Benefits for Irisians
Iris provides world-class benefits for a personalized employee experience. These benefits are designed to support financial, health and well-being needs of Irisians for a holistic professional and personal growth. Click here to view the benefits.