Senior Technical Architect
India
Job Description
Senior Technical Architect
Bangalore, Karnataka

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

  • Lead end-to-end solution architecture for SAP SuccessFactors implementations, rollouts, upgrades, and transformation programs.
  • Define scalable, secure, and future-ready HR solution architectures aligned with business objectives.
  • Conduct architecture assessments and recommend optimization opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with SAP SuccessFactors best practices and industry standards.

Program & Delivery Leadership

  • Lead large global implementation and transformation projects.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, HR leadership, and project teams to gather and analyze requirements.
  • Review functional and technical designs to ensure alignment with business needs.
  • Provide governance and oversight throughout project lifecycles.

SuccessFactors Expertise

  • Architect and support solutions across:
    • Employee Central (EC)
    • Employee Central Payroll (ECP)
    • Recruitment Management (RCM)
    • Onboarding 2.0
    • Performance & Goals (PMGM)
    • Compensation & Variable Pay
    • Succession & Development
    • Learning Management System (LMS)
    • Workforce Analytics and Reporting

Integration & Technical Leadership

  • Design integrations between SuccessFactors and SAP/Non-SAP systems.
  • Lead integration architecture using:
    • SAP Integration Suite/CPI
    • APIs
    • OData Services
    • Middleware platforms
  • Ensure data governance, security, and compliance requirements are met.
  • Define identity management and role-based permission frameworks.

Stakeholder Management

  • Act as trusted advisor to business and HR leadership teams.
  • Conduct architecture workshops and solution demonstrations.
  • Provide strategic recommendations on HR digital transformation initiatives.
  • Manage client escalations and critical issues.

Team Leadership

  • Mentor functional consultants, technical teams, and architects.
  • Establish delivery standards, governance frameworks, and reusable assets.
  • Support estimation, resource planning, and proposal activities.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design

  • Lead end-to-end solution architecture for SAP SuccessFactors implementations, rollouts, upgrades, and transformation programs.
  • Define scalable, secure, and future-ready HR solution architectures aligned with business objectives.
  • Conduct architecture assessments and recommend optimization opportunities.
  • Ensure compliance with SAP SuccessFactors best practices and industry standards.

Program & Delivery Leadership

  • Lead large global implementation and transformation projects.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, HR leadership, and project teams to gather and analyze requirements.
  • Review functional and technical designs to ensure alignment with business needs.
  • Provide governance and oversight throughout project lifecycles.

SuccessFactors Expertise

  • Architect and support solutions across:
    • Employee Central (EC)
    • Employee Central Payroll (ECP)
    • Recruitment Management (RCM)
    • Onboarding 2.0
    • Performance & Goals (PMGM)
    • Compensation & Variable Pay
    • Succession & Development
    • Learning Management System (LMS)
    • Workforce Analytics and Reporting

Integration & Technical Leadership

  • Design integrations between SuccessFactors and SAP/Non-SAP systems.
  • Lead integration architecture using:
    • SAP Integration Suite/CPI
    • APIs
    • OData Services
    • Middleware platforms
  • Ensure data governance, security, and compliance requirements are met.
  • Define identity management and role-based permission frameworks.

Stakeholder Management

  • Act as trusted advisor to business and HR leadership teams.
  • Conduct architecture workshops and solution demonstrations.
  • Provide strategic recommendations on HR digital transformation initiatives.
  • Manage client escalations and critical issues.

Team Leadership

  • Mentor functional consultants, technical teams, and architects.
  • Establish delivery standards, governance frameworks, and reusable assets.
  • Support estimation, resource planning, and proposal activities.

Skill Requirements

Technical Expertise

  • SAP SuccessFactors Suite Architecture.
  • Employee Central and Employee Central Payroll.
  • SAP Integration Suite (CPI).
  • APIs, OData, and Integration Center.
  • Workforce Analytics and Reporting.
  • Identity & Access Management.
  • Data Migration and Conversion Strategies.

Leadership Skills

  • Solution architecture and governance.
  • Program leadership and stakeholder management.
  • Risk and issue management.
  • Vendor and client management.
  • Offshore-onshore team coordination.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Human Resources, or related field.
  • Master's degree preferred.

Preferred Certifications

  • SAP Certified Application Associate – SuccessFactors Employee Central.
  • SAP Certified Professional – SuccessFactors Solution Consultant.
  • SAP Integration Suite Certification.
  • SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll Certification (preferred).

Key Competencies

  • Enterprise Architecture
  • HR Digital Transformation
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Solution Design
  • Client Consulting
  • Team Leadership
  • Communication & Presentation Skills
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making

Other Requirements

Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.