Architect, Software Engineering - Integration at Tekion

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Architecture, Design, Integration, System Integrator Platform, Architectural Patterns, Event Driven Applications, Messaging Systems, Kafka, Mongodb, ElasticSearch, MySQL, Postgresql, Java, SpringBoot, Cloud Platforms, Kubernetes

Industry

Software Development

Description

About Tekion: Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe. Job Summary - Software Platform Architect The Software Platform Architect is responsible for the high-level design, development, and evolution of scalable software platforms that support multiple products and business needs. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams—including engineering, product, and operations—to define technology standards, guide architectural decisions, and ensure the platform’s reliability, scalability, and security. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture and design of Integration and System Integrator Platform platforms, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical strategy. Define and promote the use of architectural patterns, best practices, and standards across the engineering organization. Collaborate with development teams to translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and modular solutions. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet platform needs. Oversee integration with internal and third-party systems, ensuring data integrity and optimal performance. Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle. Identify and address potential bottlenecks, vulnerabilities, and system failures. Maintain documentation of architecture, processes, and best practices. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the platform. Mentor and coach engineering teams on architectural principles and practices. Qualifications Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field. Experience in building at event driven applications at scale 10+ years of relevant experience in software development and architecture, with a focus on building platforms or large-scale systems. Experience is large scale messaging systems like Kafka Experience using Mongodb, ElasticSearch, MySQL, Postgresql Proven experience in building platform components using the java, SpringBoot. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker). Strong knowledge of APIs, microservices, data storage, and integration methodologies. Experience in SaaS platform architecture or development. Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with security, compliance, and regulatory requirements for enterprise software. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Experience working in Agile environments. Experience in using AI tools (Augment, Cursor, Perplexity) Tekion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, victim of violence or having a family member who is a victim of violence, the intersectionality of two or more protected categories, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information on our privacy practices, please refer to our Applicant Privacy Notice here.

Responsibilities

The Software Platform Architect leads the high-level design, development, and evolution of scalable software platforms, defining technology standards and guiding architectural decisions across engineering, product, and operations teams. Key duties include leading the architecture of Integration and System Integrator Platforms and overseeing integration with internal and third-party systems.