Solutions Architect
Summary
Designs and oversees complex software systems for financial/banking clients, ensuring compliance, best practices, and end-to-end delivery while guiding development teams.
The Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing technical solutions that align with business objectives. This role bridges the gap between business requirements and technical capabilities: ensuring that solutions are scalable, reliable, and efficient down to implementation.
Job Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Designing and architecting complex software systems.
Ensuring adherence to SDLC, IT policies and standards, industry best practices
Oversee development of Solutions from inception to release
Ensure regulatory compliance for solutions that are crafted
Develop comprehensive technical architectures for new products, features, or systems
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and frameworks
Ensure that solutions adhere to best practices, standards, and guidelines
Create detailed technical designs, including data models, system diagrams, and component specifications
Provide guidance to development teams on implementation details
Review and approve technical designs
Identify and troubleshoot technical issues
IT Project Management
Plan and manage software development projects, ensuring they meet deadlines
Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to define requirements and prioritize features
Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from design to deployment
Role Requirements
Core Competencies
In-depth experience of Agile software Development • Experience with software architecture design and system integration
Hands-on experience on working on distributed systems and microservices
Experience with Stakeholder management
Experience with software architecture design and system integration
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Hands-on experience in building application pipeline
Hands-on experience in coaching and leading a small team of engineers
Knowledge in core banking systems is a plus (ThoughtMachine, Oradian)
Qualifications
Graduate of any 4 year IT related course
At least 6 years total working experience
Working experience in financial or banking industries
Good to have: AWS SA, or any devOps Certification