Solution Architect - Senior

Note: The work location for this role is Pune, and candidates are required to work from the Pune office in a hybrid model.

Job Summary:

Assess and apply new solution designs against defined architecture strategies, principles, policies and standards in alignment with the enterprise architecture strategies. Where current strategies and principles do not meet needs, drive changes back to Principal Solution Architect. Defines application and solution designs for specific systems in coordination with project or product teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Defines component breakdown of the system; performs functional allocation to the components; establishes interfaces between systems and among system components. Effectively applies enterprise architecture standards including styles, stacks, and patterns. Develops multiple design solutions; performs cost/benefit analysis; recommends optimized solution designs to meet business and analytic technical requirements. Defines reference architectures aligned with architecture standards and building blocks to be applied globally. Drives changes in technical architecture into solution designs. Builds strong relationships with customers and peers to effectively promote solution development using standard technologies. Maintains awareness of emerging technologies, software trends, and tools. Facilitates and supports execution of pilot and or proof of concept activities to validate technology capabilities. Analyzes infrastructure capacity and provides recommendations for emerging needs. Maintain strong relationships to deliver business value using relevant Business Relationship Management practices.

Competencies: 
Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. 

Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. 

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. 

Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. 

Persuades - Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others. 

Strategic mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. 

Change Management - Applies the Cummins structured process and tool set for engaging individuals and organizations through change to achieve and sustain business results and outcomes. 

Architecture System Design - Defines and develops architecture deliverables, artifacts and building blocks (e.g. conceptual models, logical models, physical network designs, etc.) by applying architecture principles through the use of an architecture development framework and methodology that enables the organization to transform its systems in a controlled manner in response to business needs. 

Solution Design - Creates and defines the solution design complete with instrumentation and measurement, using industry standards and tools, version control, and build and test automation to synthesize diagrams, models and documentation in order to build a solution that meets buildability, business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements. 

Solution Functional Fit Analysis - Composes and decomposes a system into its component parts using procedures, tools and work aides for the purpose of studying how well the component parts were designed, purchased and configured to interact holistically to meet business, technical, security, governance and compliance requirements. 

System Solution Architecture - Creates solution designs and patterns using the Cummins Technical Reference Model (CTRM), CLEAN standards, and existing reference patterns to maintain alignment to Cummins standards. 

Project Issue and Risk Management - Manages the process to identify, assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended tools and disciplines. Drives actions to minimize, monitor and control risks and issues and to maximize the most positive outcomes possible. 

Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. 

Education, Licenses, Certifications: 
College, university, or equivalent degree in relevant technical discipline, or relevant equivalent experience required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations. 

Experience: 
Intermediate experience (2-4 years) in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of architecture and design for cloud-based platforms. Knowledge of the latest trends in emerging technologies is highly preferred and includes: 
- Analyzing complex business systems, industry requirements, and governance and creating solution designs from them 
- Proven architecture and design experience for cloud-based platforms and enterprise applications 
Intermediate experiences in the following are preferred: 
- Experience with architecting and integrating enterprise systems and data 
- Familiar with IoT technology 
- Knowledge of Agile software development and DevSecOps

Integration Architecture & System Reliability

• Design and implement robust, modular integration solutions across 3Dx, MES, and PLM platforms.
• Monitor and troubleshoot integration pipelines using Agile practices to ensure data accuracy and system resilience.
• Embed fault tolerance, performance monitoring, and proactive alerting into DevOps pipelines for continuous reliability.

User Enablement & Adoption

• Co-develop intuitive digital tools and interfaces that enhance user experience and engagement.
• Lead training, documentation, and Agile feedback loops to support onboarding and continuous learning.
• Refine solutions based on user input gathered through demos, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.

Process Optimization & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with product owners and process experts to identify automation opportunities and implement incremental improvements.
• Define and track KPIs to measure architectural impact on operational efficiency.
• Engage stakeholders through Agile ceremonies to align evolving business needs with scalable technical solutions.

Professional Experience

• 5+ years in the manufacturing industry, with a focus on digital transformation and enterprise architecture.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Dassault Systèmes 3Dx applications, including configuration, integration, and performance optimization.

Technical Skills

• 3Dx Configuration & Management, System Integration, Apriso BPA (preferred)
• Manufacturing Change Management, Configuration Management/Model Definition, Bottleneck Management, 
• Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS

Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes

• Programming: Python (primary for AI/ML), EKL, R, Java, C++ (optional)
• Architecture: Microservices, REST APIs, API Management & Integration Frameworks
• Security & Compliance: Familiar with enterprise standards and governance practices

Certifications (Nice to have)

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Certified SAFe Practioner®  (if applicable to Agile involvement)

Key Achievements (Nice to have)

• Led the successful integration of 3Dx with MES and PLM platforms, improving data flow reliability and reducing manual reconciliation by 40%.
• Spearheaded the migration of legacy systems to cloud-native microservices, resulting in a 30% improvement in system scalability and uptime.
• Designed and implemented containerized DevOps pipelines using Docker and Kubernetes, enabling faster deployment cycles and improved system resilience.
• Co-developed intuitive modeling tools that increased user adoption by 25% across Power Cell teams.
• Defined and tracked KPIs to measure architectural impact, contributing to a 20% increase in process efficiency.

Cummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.