Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect to join our client's dynamic team, responsible for designing and delivering strategic, high-quality architectural solutions across applications, data, infrastructure, and regulatory domains.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure architectural solutions aligned with business goals.
* Assess and enhance current architecture, introducing modernization strategies for technology platforms.
* Define detailed architecture requirements and ensure alignment with business and non-functional needs.
* Provide expert guidance on technology adoption, strategy, and solution architecture.
* Ensure seamless collaboration with platform architecture teams to maximize business value.
* Advocate for the adoption of best practices in solution development, leveraging existing capabilities where possible.
* Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, project managers, and stakeholders, to deliver end-to-end solutions.
* Educate and mentor teams on architectural strategies, roadmaps, and reusable assets.
* Oversee system performance objectives, delivery automation, and modifications required for business objectives.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
* Proven experience as a Solution Architect, preferably in Capital Markets or Wholesale Banking.
* Expertise in cloud platforms such as GCP and Azure (certification preferred).
* Strong understanding of data analytics principles and methodologies.
* Experience with private cloud infrastructure, microservices, API gateway, and CI/CD pipelines.
* Knowledge of DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and SDLC best practices.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
* Ability to create high-quality architectural documentation, including blueprints and approval presentations.
Additional Desirable Experience:
* Experience implementing cloud security, governance, and configuration management.
* Familiarity with risk engines and risk analytics, including trade lifecycle and market data modeling.
* Background in Global Markets Trading, Investment Banking, E-Trading, Market & Credit Risk.
* Expertise in API integration and data governance.
* Ability to mentor and guide junior team members while fostering a learning culture.