Solution Architect with a Strong Banking Domain - Petadata
Stamford, CT
About the Job
Position: Solution Architect with a Strong Banking Domain
Location: CT/NY/NJ (visit the customer office at Stamford(CT), twice a week)
Experience: 15+ Years
Work type: Fulltime(W2) / C2C
PETADATA is currently looking to hire for the position of Solution Architect with a Strong Banking Domain for one of their clients.
We are looking for two architects with different focuses.
One with more focus on automation and BPM. (ServiceNow FSO and PowerAutomate are our adopted platforms, but any similar platforms would be fine)
One more focused on microservices design and open banking exposure
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 to establish standards, 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 who 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 the 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, and 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.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Required 15+ 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 platforms, 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.
I have in-depth knowledge of integration patterns and expertise in the design of web services that develop 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.
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred: master's degree in engineering or business
We offer a professional work environment and are given every opportunity to grow in the Information technology world.
Note:
Candidates are required to attend Phone/Video Call / In-person interviews, and after the Selection t,he candidate (He/She) should go through all background checks on Education and Experience.
Please email your resume to jhansib@petadata.co
After carefully reviewing your experience and skills one of our HR team members will contact you on the next steps.