Architect Advanced

Firmware Architect – Server Management / Embedded Systems, Bangalore

Job Summary –

We are looking for a seasoned Architect to lead and deliver solutions for enterprise clients in the domain of server management and Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) technologies. This role is part of a service-based organization, requiring strong customer engagement, solutioning mindset, and multi-project delivery expertise.

The candidate will act as a technical leader and advisor, driving architecture, implementation, and modernization of out-of-band management solutions across client environments.

Years of experience needed – 12 to 18 Years

Technical Skills

• Experience in embedded systems, firmware, or server management technologies.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and embedded Linux.
• Deep understanding of BMC architecture and out-of-band server management.
• Experience with:
  • Redfish APIs, IPMI, SNMP
  • Networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/HTTPS)
  • Hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe)
• Familiarity with firmware debugging tools and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of virtualization, cloud platforms, and data center operations.

Client Engagement & Solutioning

• Engage with enterprise customers to understand requirements and propose end-to-end server management and BMC solutions.
• Act as a trusted advisor for server management, remote monitoring, and firmware architecture.
• Participate in RFP/RFI responses, effort estimation, and technical proposals.
• Provide consulting on modernization, migration, and optimization of server management platforms.

Architecture & Design

• Define architecture for BMC firmware, out-of-band management, and remote provisioning solutions.
• Design reusable frameworks and accelerators for multi-client delivery environments.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with enterprise standards.
• Drive adoption of industry standards such as Redfish, DMTF, IPMI, SNMP, and REST APIs.

Delivery & Execution:

• Lead multiple projects and ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Provide technical oversight across development, integration, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, OS, cloud, security, DevOps).
• Define best practices, code reviews, and quality benchmarks.

Firmware & Platform Expertise:

• Guide teams in developing and enhancing embedded firmware for BMC platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to BMC, OpenBMC, or similar server management systems.
• Optimize performance, reliability, and remote lifecycle management capabilities.

Security & Compliance:

• Architect secure solutions covering secure boot, root of trust, encryption, authentication.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise and regulatory standards (NIST, CIS benchmarks, etc.).
• Address vulnerabilities and implement security hardening strategies.

Pre-sales & Practice Development:

• Support business growth through solution demos, PoCs, and capability presentations.
• Build and enhance firmware and server management competency/practice within the organization.
• Mentor teams and contribute to knowledge assets, reusable IPs, and training programs.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in multi-client delivery environments (service-based companies).
• Knowledge of open-source BMC platforms and related ecosystems.
• Exposure to DevOps, CI/CD pipelines for firmware releases.
• Experience with data center automation and telemetry solutions.

Required Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.

Soft Skills & Leadership

• Strong client-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across geographies.
• Proven leadership in driving distributed engineering teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Key Differentiators for Service-Based Role

• Ability to handle multiple accounts/projects simultaneously.
• Strong pre-sales, consulting, and solutioning experience.
• Experience in effort estimation, resource planning, and delivery governance.
• Adaptability to different customer environments and technologies.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with global enterprise clients.
• Exposure to diverse projects in server and data center technologies.
• Leadership opportunities in building a firmware and server management practice.
• Competitive benefits and career progression.

Certifications Needed:

• Systems Domain Related relevant certifications

About Mphasis

Mphasis applies next-generation technology to help enterprises transform businesses globally. Customer centricity is foundational to Mphasis and is reflected in the Mphasis’ Front2Back™ Transformation approach. Front2Back™ uses the exponential power of cloud and cognitive to provide hyper-personalized (C=X2C2TM=1) digital experience to clients and their end customers. Mphasis’ Service Transformation approach helps ‘shrink the core’ through the application of digital technologies across legacy environments within an enterprise, enabling businesses to stay ahead in a changing world. Mphasis’ core reference architectures and tools, speed and innovation with domain expertise and specialization are key to building strong relationships with marquee clients.