Architect - Product and Platform Engineering

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Date: 9 Apr 2026

Location: Bangalore, KA, IN, 560100

Company: Altimetrik

Job Description for the M365 architect

Role Overview

The M365 Architect will lead the design, governance, and modernization of our Microsoft 365 ecosystem. This role requires deep expertise across the M365 platform, strong architectural judgment, and the ability to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and user‑centric solutions. The architect will partner with engineering, security, compliance, and business stakeholders to drive adoption, optimize collaboration experiences, and ensure the platform evolves with organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and design end‑to‑end M365 solutions across Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform, and Entra ID.
Define and enforce M365 governance, including security, compliance, lifecycle management, and tenant configuration standards.
Lead modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy collaboration platforms, content restructuring, and workflow automation.
Develop enterprise‑grade architectures that ensure scalability, reliability, and operational excellence.
Partner with Security & Compliance teams to implement DLP, retention, eDiscovery, sensitivity labels, and Zero Trust principles.
Drive Teams and SharePoint adoption, including information architecture, site strategy, and collaboration patterns.
Provide architectural oversight for integrations between M365 and enterprise applications.
Evaluate new M365 capabilities and guide roadmap decisions, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
Mentor engineering teams and provide technical leadership across implementation and operations.
Create architectural documentation, standards, and reference models for consistent delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

10+ years of experience in enterprise collaboration platforms, with 7+ years focused on Microsoft 365.
Deep expertise in:
SharePoint Online architecture (site design, IA, hub strategy, content services)
Microsoft Teams (governance, voice, app integrations)
Exchange Online (hybrid, mail flow, security)
Entra ID (identity architecture, conditional access, SSO)
Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, governance)
Strong understanding of M365 security & compliance frameworks.
Experience designing large‑scale migrations (SharePoint, Exchange, file shares).
Ability to create high‑quality architectural artifacts (HLDs, LLDs, roadmaps).
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience working in global, complex enterprise environments.

Preferred Qualifications

BTech / Master's in computer science or equivalent degree in engineering in preferred
Microsoft certifications such as MS‑600, MS‑700, MS‑720, MS‑900, SC‑300, SC‑400, or Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert.
Experience with Copilot for M365 and AI‑driven productivity solutions.
Background in Zero Trust, modern endpoint management, or hybrid cloud architecture.
Experience with automation and scripting (PowerShell, Graph API).

Success Indicators

A secure, well‑governed, and scalable M365 environment.
Improved collaboration experiences and measurable adoption gains.
Reduced operational friction through automation and standardization.
Clear architectural direction and alignment across teams.
Strong partnership with business stakeholders and technology leaders

Location will be Bangalore and hybrid work model to visit customer office in Manyata tech park whenever needed

Strong proficiency in GraphQL, essential for efficient data retrieval and manipulation.
Advanced skills in designing, implementing, and optimizing GraphQL APIs for seamless integration with frontend and backend systems.
Expertise in Shell scripting for automating system tasks and managing server configurations.
High level of familiarity with Shell commands and scripting techniques to streamline processes.
Deep understanding of technologies with 5-30 years of experience, showcasing ability to architect solutions and troubleshoot complex issues.
Experience in mentoring junior team members in GraphQL and Shell scripting would be an added advantage.
Robust foundation in software engineering principles and practices for executing projects in a dynamic environment.
Education: BTech / Master's in Computer Science or equivalent degree in engineering (preferred).
Certification: MS-600 (preferred).

Lead the design and architecture of end-to-end Microsoft 365 solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategies.
Define, implement, and enforce governance policies across the M365 platform, focusing on security, compliance, and lifecycle management.
Drive modernization initiatives, including migration projects from legacy systems, aimed at improving collaboration and operational efficiency.
Develop enterprise-grade architectures that support scalability and reliability across various M365 services such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, and Teams.
Collaborate with Security and Compliance teams to embed data loss prevention and zero trust principles into M365 deployments.
Foster adoption of Microsoft Teams and SharePoint by designing effective information architectures and collaboration patterns.
Oversee integrations between M365 and other enterprise applications, ensuring seamless data flows and user experiences.
Evaluate new M365 capabilities, providing insights and recommendations to inform the platform roadmap and enhance functionality.
Mentor engineering teams, offering technical leadership to support implementation efforts and operational oversight.
Create high-quality architectural documentation, including high-level and low-level designs, ensuring consistency and clarity in delivery.

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