Director - Tech Consulting - FS - CNS - TC - Technology Strategy & Transformation - Hyderabad

Technology Consulting 

Title: Senior Specialist I, Product Architect - General 

 EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Technology is at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and are key to our innovation as an organization.   

Fueled by strategic investment in technology and innovation, Client Technology seeks to drive growth opportunities and solve complex business problems for our clients through building a robust platform for business and powerful product engine that are vital to innovation at scale. As part of Client Technology, you’ll work with technologists and business experts, blending EY’s deep industry knowledge and innovative ideas with our platforms, capabilities, and technical expertise. As a catalyst for change and growth, you’ll be at the forefront of integrating emerging technologies from AI to Data Analytics into every corner of what we do at EY. That means more growth for you, exciting learning opportunities, career choices, and the chance to make a real impact. 

 EY Technology: 

Technology has always been at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. We need technology to keep an organization the size of ours working efficiently. We have 250,000 people in more than 140 countries, all of whom rely on secure technology to be able to do their job every single day.  Everything from the laptops we use, to the ability to work remotely on our mobile devices and connecting our people and our clients, to enabling hundreds of internal tools and external solutions delivered to our clients.  Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and is key to us being more innovative as an organization. 

EY Technology supports our technology needs through three business units: 

Client Technology (CT) - focuses on developing new technology services for our clients. It enables EY to identify new technology-based opportunities faster and pursue those opportunities more rapidly. 

Enterprise Workplace Technology (EWT) – EWT supports our Core Business Services functions and will deliver fit-for-purpose technology infrastructure at the cheapest possible cost for quality services. EWT will also support our internal technology needs by focusing on a better user experience. 

Information Security (Info Sec) - Info Sec prevents, detects, responds and mitigates cyber-risk, protecting EY and client data, and our information management systems.    

The opportunity 

This role leads the definition of product roadmaps and architecture for a product family according to business strategies and enterprise architecture, while ensuring compliance, architecture reuse, and evaluation of emerging technologies.  

Your key responsibilities  

• Leads the definition of product roadmaps and architecture for a product family, according to business strategies and enterprise architecture. 

• Collaborates with the broader architecture community to ensure that their products align with target architectures and technology roadmaps and provides input on required platform capabilities and improving development tools/processes. 

• Works with other product teams, technology experts, and business stakeholders to provide functional support. 

• Assists in the evaluation of vendors and products and participates in build vs. buy discussions with the product teams. 

• Acts as highest-level technical expert, resolving issues, assessing any potential risks and identifying solutions. 

• Leads the discussions related to key product architecture decisions. Identifies new opportunities to improve products and provide input and support to the business. 

• Develops and reviews product architecture and design documentation. 

• Provides technical guidance to product team(s) as appropriate. 

• Performs feasibility analysis on potential future projects. 

• Assists in the development of and management of architecture governance process(es). 

• Tracks industry trends and maintains knowledge of new technologies. 

• Mentors less experienced crew members and contributes to overall development of the organization. 

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. 

• Ensures compliance with enterprise architecture standards, regulatory frameworks, and cybersecurity policies. 

• Supports solution alignment across multiple products and platforms for consistent architecture reuse. 

• Participates in proof-of-concept initiatives and emerging technology evaluations. 

 Skills and attributes for success  

• A team player with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills 

• Constantly updating yourself about new technologies in the market 

• A winning personality and the ability to become a trusted advisor to the stakeholders  

To qualify for the role, you must have  

• Minimum 10 years related work experience, with at least 5 years of technology architect experience. 

• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science or IT, or Bachelor’s in Computer Applications (BCA), or Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA). 

• Strong expertise in software architecture, system design and technology roadmaps. 

• Experience with cloud computing, microservices, API design and enterprise integration. 

• Ability to evaluate and implement new technologies while ensuring scalability and performance. 

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.  

Ideally, you’ll also have  

• Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills. 

• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative. 

• Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client) 

 What we look for  

• Strong teamwork, work ethic, product mindset, client centricity and a relentless commitment to EY values. 

What working at EY offers  

 We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:  

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around 

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career 

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you 

 EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. 

About EY 

 As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.  

 If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. 

Make your mark.  

Apply now.