Solution Architect, Director - Banking

design and development of a new retail banking platform and be responsible for defining and building the solutions architecture to support the product roadmap. The role will design and oversee platform development, integration with core domains, and drive enablement of new digital channels and experiences. The role is expected to follow architectural best practices and build scale and efficiencies that enable future business growth. This role requires a highly motivated and experienced Architect with pride of ownership reflected through clean architecture design, code quality and a disciplined software development approach. Qualifications & Experience General: • At least 10 years' experience architecting and integrating 3rd party internal and SaaS applications • Prior financial and retail banking experience • Experience with core banking solutions (Thought Machine, Mambu, etc.) and banking capabilities (KYC, Payments, General Ledger, etc.) is highly desirable • Strong Java skills preferred • An advanced degree in computer science and/or information technology "Ideal" skills: • Hands on Experience with Thought Machine Architecture and Integrations (strongly preferred, but this specific platform experience is not mandatory). • Azure Manages Services stack • Core Banking System knowledge • Message-based system integrations • Enterprise Architecture • Azure based security • Ability to assess vendor developed architectures and integration proposals • Ability to have architectural discussions with Senior Customer, Vendor and Service provider representatives Mandatory 1-2 days a week on-site Architecture: • Experience designing and building large cloud-ready highly scalable software distributed, strong knowledge of integration design patterns and methodologies such as twelve-factor app • Experience with and knowledge of common Architecture patterns (e.g. microservices, GoF, SOA,Event sourcing, etc.) • Experience or knowledge with PaaS and designing applications that can run in a cloud environment such as AWS/Azure • Ability to evaluate new vendors and technologies • Ability to own architecture, including strategic direction and presentation of a vision for the future of the end-to-end banking solution • Ability to plan for implementing non-functional requirements • Ability to drive through, directly and through influence, efficient solution strategy, with agility and leadership skills which engineers recognize and respect • Desire and ability to understand diverse business domains and develop architectures that meet the current and anticipated business needs across a broad set of partners • Experience or knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Others: • Good judgment and the ability to handle high pressure situations • Proven record of delivering technology solutions within agreed upon timeframes • Experience with information security leading practices and requirements • Ability to work in a highly matrixed, team-based organization • Skilled communicator and negotiator with exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills • Ability to forge relationships and become a trusted advisor with personnel of various levels and responsibilities, from business partners, to technology partners, to software engineers Personal Characteristics • Shows a commitment to high ethical standards and integrity and demonstrates this through action • Self-starter; takes initiative and can work independently • Excellent written communication, presentation and facilitation skills • Inquisitive, analytical, a strategic thinker, proactive and solutions-oriented • High-energy, positive, entrepreneurial in spirit while goal-oriented and results-driven • Well-organized and disciplined with high attention to detail • Direct, plain-spoken; conveys a genuine/authentic demeanor Qualifications: • At least 10 years' experience architecting and integrating 3rd party internal and SaaS applications • Prior financial and retail banking experience • Experience with core banking solutions (Thought Machine, Mambu, etc.) and banking capabilities (KYC, Payments, General Ledger, etc.) is highly desirable • Strong Java skills preferred • An advanced degree in computer science and/or information technology Apply tot his job Apply To this Job