**We are hiring!**
- **Job Role:Technical Architect**
- **Location:Raipur**
**About the Company**
**CarCred** is a next-generation fintech platform redefining new car financing through seamless integration with multiple lenders nationwide. It offers customers a fast, transparent, and fully digital experience with access to competitive loan options—eliminating the traditional hassles of financing.
Backed by founders with 18+ years in the automobile dealership industry and 10+ years in operations and services, CarCred combines deep domain expertise with strong execution capabilities. This unique industry insight enables us to effectively connect car buyers, dealerships, and lenders.
Supported by a core team of 43 professionals and a group workforce of 1200+, with a turnover exceeding ₹500 Cr, CarCred is well-positioned to scale rapidly and transform the future of automotive finance in India.
**About the Role**
We are seeking an experienced **Solution Architect / Technical Architect** to lead the design and evolution of our CarCred platform. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in scalable system design, cloud-native architecture, and secure application development while ensuring compliance with global standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, CISA, and the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.
**Key Responsibilities**
**Architecture & Design**
- Define and implement scalable, resilient, and secure system architectures for CarCred products.
- Lead end-to-end architecture across backend (PHP, Node.js), frontend (React.js), and mobile platforms (React Native for iOS & Android).
- Design microservices-based and event-driven architectures.
- Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of systems.
**Cloud & DevOps**
- Architect and manage solutions on **Azure App Services** and related Azure ecosystem.
- Oversee CI/CD pipelines using **GitHub Actions**.
- Define and enforce best practices for **release management** and deployment automation.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams for infrastructure as code (IaC) and environment management.
**Data & Security**
- Design secure data architectures using **MySQL** and other data stores.
- Ensure strong **data protection, encryption, and access control mechanisms**.
- Implement and monitor **audit logging** and traceability systems.
- Ensure compliance with:
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
- CISA guidelines
- DPDP Act (India)
**Application & Platform Development**
- Provide architectural guidance for:
- Backend services (PHP, Node.js)
- Frontend (React.js)
- Mobile apps (React Native)
- Drive adoption of coding standards, design patterns, and best practices.
- Review and approve technical designs and code for critical components.
**Advanced Systems & Intelligence**
- Design and integrate **Machine Learning models** into business workflows.
- Architect and optimize **Business Rules Engine (BRE)** evaluation systems.
- Enable real-time and batch processing systems for financial data.
**Governance & Documentation**
- Maintain high-quality architecture and system documentation.
- Define architecture governance frameworks and review boards.
- Conduct risk assessments and mitigation planning.
**Stakeholder Collaboration**
- Work closely with Product, Engineering, Security, and Compliance teams.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership.
**Required Skills & Experience**
**Technical Skills**
- Strong experience in:
- PHP, Node.js
- React.js, React Native
- Deep understanding of:
- Microservices architecture
- RESTful APIs and event-driven systems
- Hands-on experience with:
- Azure Cloud (App Services, monitoring, networking)
- CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions)
- MySQL and database optimization
- Expertise in:
- Application security
- Data privacy and protection
- Audit logging and monitoring systems
**Domain Expertise**
- Experience in **FinTech / BFSI domain** is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks:
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
- DPDP Act
- Security audits and controls
**Other Competencies**
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
- Experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams.
- Ability to balance technical depth with business needs.
**Good to Have**
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Exposure to distributed systems and high-throughput platforms.
- Knowledge of API gateways and service meshes.
- Experience with observability tools (logging, tracing, monitoring).
- Certifications in cloud (Azure), security, or architecture.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person