Solutions Architect

Senior Solution Architect - Banking DomainExperience12+ to 18+ YearsJob SummaryWe are looking for a highly experienced Solution Architect with extensive Banking and Financial Services domain expertise to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale technology solutions. The ideal candidate should possess strong architecture skills across cloud, integration, data, and application domains while having a deep understanding of retail banking, commercial banking, payments, lending, trade finance, treasury, risk, and regulatory requirements.The Solution Architect will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, enterprise architects, and engineering teams to define solution architecture, technology roadmaps, and transformation initiatives. Key ResponsibilitiesSolution Architecture & DesignDefine end-to-end solution architecture aligned with business and technology strategies.Create architecture blueprints, high-level designs (HLD), and low-level designs (LLD).Lead architecture reviews and ensure adherence to enterprise standards.Design scalable, secure, resilient, and high-performing solutions. Banking Domain ExpertiseUnderstand and architect solutions for:Retail BankingCommercial BankingCorporate BankingTrade FinancePayments & CardsLending & MortgagesTreasury & Capital MarketsRisk & ComplianceCustomer Onboarding & KYCAML/Fraud DetectionCloud & ModernizationLead cloud transformation initiatives across AWS, Azure, or GCP.Design cloud-native and hybrid architectures.Drive legacy modernization and platform transformation programs.Define API-led and Microservices-based architectures. Integration ArchitectureDesign enterprise integration solutions using APIs, ESB, Event-Driven Architecture, and Messaging platforms.Define integration patterns between banking applications and third-party systems.Architect real-time and batch processing solutions. Governance & SecurityEnsure architecture compliance with banking regulatory requirements.Define security

architecture, authentication, authorization, and data protection strategies.Support audit, governance, and risk management initiatives. ManagementEngage with business stakeholders and senior leadership.Translate business requirements into technology solutions.Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams. Mandatory Technical SkillsArchitectureEnterprise ArchitectureSolution ArchitectureMicroservices ArchitectureEvent-Driven ArchitectureDomain-Driven Design (DDD)API-First DesignCloud PlatformsAzureAWSGCPIntegration TechnologiesREST APIsSOAP ServicesKafkaMQ SeriesAPIGEEMuleSoftAzure Integration ServicesApplication TechnologiesJava / Spring Boot.NET CoreNode.jsContainerization (Docker)Kubernetes / OpenShiftData TechnologiesSQL & NoSQL DatabasesData WarehousingBig Data PlatformsData Lake ArchitectureDevOps & AutomationCI/CD PipelinesGitHubJenkinsTerraformInfrastructure as Code Banking Domain Knowledge RequiredMust Have Experience InCore Banking SystemsPayment ProcessingSWIFT MessagingSEPA / CHAPS / Faster PaymentsOpen BankingPSD2 RegulationsBasel FrameworksKYC & AML ProcessesFinancial Crime PreventionRegulatory Reporting Required QualificationsBachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology.12+ years of IT experience with at least 5+ years as Solution Architect.Proven experience delivering large-scale banking transformation programs.Strong experience engaging with senior business and technology stakeholders.Experience leading globally distributed teams. Preferred CertificationsTOGAFAzure Solutions Architect ExpertAWS Solutions Architect ProfessionalGoogle Professional Cloud ArchitectKubernetes CertificationBanking Domain Certifications (Nice to Have) Key CompetenciesStrategic ThinkingStakeholder ManagementArchitecture GovernanceProblem SolvingTechnology LeadershipBanking Domain ExpertiseRisk & Compliance AwarenessCommunication & Influencing Skills Preferred ExperienceExperience working with large Banking clients such as or equivalent global banks.Experience in digital banking transformation, cloud migration, and modernization programs.Exposure to AI/GenAI-enabled banking solutions is an added advantage. Experience: 12-18+ YearsRole: Senior Solution Architect / Lead Solution Architect / Principal ArchitectDomain: Banking & Financial Services (Mandatory)