Solution Architect with Strong Banking Domain

Solution Architects with Banking domain

Location: Stamford, CT

Type: Long term Contract

We are looking for two architects with different focus.

• One with more focus on automation and BPM. (ServiceNow FSO, PowerAutomate are our adopted platform, but any similar platforms would be fine)
• One more focused on microservices design and open banking exposure

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

• Provide sound solutions and architecture for key business initiatives and own a portfolio of applications that span across consumer and commercial banking domains.
• Build and maintain architecture standards and best practices.
• Understand business drivers and business capabilities (future and current state) and determine corresponding enterprise system design and change requirements to drive the organization's targeted business outcomes.
• Guide and influence product owners, designers, and developers in implementing sound architecture choices (Buy vs. Build, or Real-time vs. Batch)
• Work with Enterprise architecture in establishing standards and evaluate products and contribute to EA initiatives.
• Design and lead the implementation solutions across a group or specific business applications or technologies based on enterprise business strategy, business capabilities and business requirements.
• Manage and develop the architecture for a broader scope of projects, working closely with application architects that manage and design architecture for a single project or initiative.
• Provide consulting support to application architects within projects to ensure the project is aligned with the proposed solution and overall enterprise architecture.
• Monitor the current-state solution portfolio to identify deficiencies through aging of the technologies used by the application, or misalignment with business requirements.
• Understand the technology trends and the practical application of existing, new, and emerging technologies (like AI, ML, automation) to enable new and evolving business and operating models.
• Analyze the business-IT environment (run, grow and transform the business) to detect critical deficiencies, and recommend solutions for improvement (systems of record, differentiation, and innovation).
• Analyze the technology industry, competitors, and market trends, and determine their potential impact on the enterprise.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Required: bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering
• Preferred: master's degree in engineering or business
• Required 10+ Years' experience as a solutions or application architect. Experience designing cross functional solutions in Financial/Banking sector applications.
• Preferred: Experience in core banking systems like Fiserv, digital banking platform and open banking standards
• Experience in cloud architecture AWS and/or Azure
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and methodologies.
• Proficiency in evaluating and recommending emerging technologies and best practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent) preferred.
• Have in depth knowledge in integration patterns and expertise in design of web services developing real-time API integration.
• Understanding of SAFe and LPM process Design and implement applications in one of the major cloud technologies (AWS, AZURE, or GCP)
• Motivated and driven by achieving long-term business outcomes. Displays intellectual curiosity and integrity.
• Experience with EA tools like Bizzdesign, LeanIX etc
• Experience with AI and ML implementations would be a great advantage.