Solution Architect

Main Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Architecture:

 Lead the design and development of end-to-end solutions that meet the bank’s business and technical requirements.

 Collaborate with business leaders to understand strategic goals and translate them into scalable, sustainable, and secure technical solutions.

 Develop detailed architectural specifications, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles, governance, and security standards.

 Recommend and implement technology stacks, tools, and methodologies that support business growth, innovation, and cost efficiency.

• Project Leadership & Delivery:

 Work with project managers to ensure that architecture solutions are successfully integrated into project delivery, meeting scope, schedule, and budget requirements.

 Oversee the technical implementation of the solution, from design to deployment, ensuring that all components are working together seamlessly.

 Provide technical guidance and support during all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, and post-implementation.

 Mitigate technical risks by identifying issues early and proposing solutions to resolve challenges.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

 Act as the main technical point of contact for business stakeholders, understanding their requirements and translating them into practical IT solutions.

 Collaborate with IT teams, including infrastructure, development, security, and operations, to design and implement solutions that integrate smoothly with existing systems.

 Present architectural concepts and solution designs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and buy-in.

• Technology Strategy & Innovation:

 Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending new tools and platforms that can enhance the bank’s solution offerings.

 Contribute to the development and refinement of the bank’s IT and digital transformation strategy.

 Provide thought leadership and foster a culture of innovation within the IT organization by exploring and driving new ideas for improving customer experiences.

• System Integration & Optimization:

 Oversee system integration activities, ensuring that new solutions integrate effectively with existing core banking systems, third-party applications, and cloud platforms.

 Continuously assess and optimize the performance, scalability, and security of IT systems, ensuring alignment with business needs and compliance requirements.

• Compliance, Security, & Risk Management:

 Ensure that all solutions adhere to regulatory compliance standards and security best practices relevant to the banking and financial services industry.

 Collaborate with security and risk management teams to identify and mitigate potential threats or vulnerabilities in proposed solutions.

• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing:

 Create and maintain comprehensive solution documentation, including architecture diagrams, integration points, and design specifications.

 Share best practices, lessons learned, and technical knowledge with team members to foster continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Academic Knowledge:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Work Experience:

• 7-10 years of experience in software development with minimum 3 years in an solution architecture or senior technical role.

• Experience in the banking or financial services industry is strongly preferred, with an understanding of key banking operations, services, and technologies.

Skills / Specialized Know How:

• Proven expertise in designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale, complex solutions using modern technologies (e.g., cloud, microservices, APIs, and containerization).

• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles, application design patterns, and integration methodologies.

• Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and associated services (compute, storage, networking).

• Experience with enterprise integration platforms, middleware, and technologies (e.g., ESBs, API gateways).

• Deep knowledge of database systems (SQL and NoSQL), data modeling, and performance tuning.

• Familiarity with Dev

Ops practices and CI/CD pipeline design.

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and regulatory standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, GDPR, SOC2).