We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect specializing in the banking domain to join our dynamic client. As a Solutions Architect, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across various departments to ensure alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Architectural Design:
Design end-to-end solutions that align with business goals, technical requirements, scalability, security, and compliance standards in the banking sector.
Create architecture blueprints, technical design documents, and solution proposals that articulate the rationale behind architectural decisions.
Technology Evaluation and Selection:
Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and platforms relevant to banking solutions, making recommendations for adoption based on business value and technical feasibility.
Conduct proof-of-concepts (POCs) and prototypes to validate technology choices and solution designs.
Collaboration and Leadership:
Collaborate with business stakeholders, product managers, and development teams to define solution requirements and ensure architectural integrity.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle, from design to deployment and maintenance.
Risk Management and Compliance:
Ensure solutions comply with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS) and banking standards (e.g., SWIFT, ISO 20022).
Identify potential risks related to architecture and technology decisions, proposing mitigations and contingency plans.
Integration and Interoperability:
Design integration solutions for diverse banking systems, including core banking, payment processing, CRM, and third-party APIs.
Ensure seamless interoperability between new solutions and existing banking infrastructure, minimizing disruption and optimizing efficiency.
Performance Optimization and Scalability:
Optimize solution performance and scalability to support high-volume transactions and customer interactions in a secure and reliable manner.
Define and implement monitoring and alerting mechanisms to proactively address performance bottlenecks and system failures.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
Proven experience 8-10 years as a Solutions Architect in the banking or financial services industry, with a deep understanding of banking systems and processes.
Strong expertise in architecting complex, enterprise-scale solutions using cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern technologies (microservices, containers, serverless).
Hands-on experience with designing and implementing security controls, encryption, and authentication mechanisms in banking solutions.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying architectural improvements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in Enterprise Architecture (e.g., TOGAF) or relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect).
Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices (CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code).
Familiarity with regulatory requirements specific to banking and financial services (e.g., Basel III, Dodd-Frank Act).
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