Digital Business Solution Architect at Illumina

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Genomics, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience aligning technical solutions with business strategies in a cross-functional environment
  • Ability to evaluate and recommend technologies that add business value and operational efficiency
  • Strong mentoring capabilities to upskill development teams and promote architectural best practices
  • Expertise in microservices, RESTful APIs, CI/CD, DevOps, and modern development frameworks
  • Deep hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), infrastructure design, and system integrations
  • Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline (preferred)
  • 8+ years in project lifecycle, with at least 3 years focused on architecture or business solution design (preferred)
  • Strong technical foundation in .NET Core, Angular, NestJS, and SQL (preferred)
  • Experience with API data formats (XML/JSON), Git version control, and database design/optimization (preferred)
  • Familiarity with data architecture, quality, and governance best practices (preferred)
  • Understanding of full SDLC, including testing, operations, and continuous delivery pipelines (preferred)
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions) (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and architecture of cloud-native solutions that align with business objectives and user needs
  • Partner with business units, product managers, UX teams, and engineering to define end-to-end solutions that balance functionality, scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness
  • Act as the architectural owner across application layers—UI, backend services, APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure
  • Guide the integration of AI/ML, data engineering, and operational workflows into cohesive business solutions
  • Produce clear architectural documentation, solution proposals, and system blueprints to drive implementation
  • Uphold enterprise standards for security, performance, and maintainability
  • Provide leadership during system troubleshooting and contribute to incident resolution with a holistic architectural perspective
  • Support strategic planning, technical roadmaps, and continuous improvement initiatives in line with business growth

Skills

Angular
.NET Core
NestJS
SQL
Cloud Platforms
AI/ML
Data Engineering

Illumina

Supports genomics startups through funding and resources

About Illumina

Illumina focuses on fostering innovation in the genomics industry by supporting startups through its Illumina Accelerator program. This program helps entrepreneurs create, launch, and grow genomics-focused companies by providing funding and resources. The accelerator operates in two main locations: the San Francisco Bay Area and Cambridge, UK. Illumina Accelerator has successfully invested in 68 genomics startups, which have collectively raised over $1 billion in venture capital. What sets Illumina apart from its competitors is its strong partnership with leading venture capital investors and its dedicated focus on the genomics sector. The goal of Illumina is to build a thriving ecosystem for genomics innovation, enabling new companies to emerge and advance the field.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$27.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Venture Capital, BiotechnologyIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on NVIDIA's AI technology may limit flexibility in AI solution adoption.
Standardizing proteomics data across platforms could challenge Illumina's data reliability.
Single-flow-cell NovaSeq X System might cannibalize sales of higher-end models.

Differentiation

Illumina leads in genomic sequencing with advanced AI integration and multiomic data analysis.
The company offers innovative array-based solutions for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis.
Illumina's global expansion includes a new Global Capability Center in Bengaluru.

Upsides

Collaboration with NVIDIA enhances drug discovery and clinical development through AI integration.
Pilot proteomics program with UK Biobank aims to generate crucial reference datasets.
Single-cell sequencing kits make high-throughput sequencing accessible to smaller labs.

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