Solutions Architect

The Enterprise Solution Architect is responsible for designing, governing, and delivering end-to-end technology solutions that support the bank's business strategy, regulatory requirements, and long-term architecture roadmap. This role requires deep experience in modern application architectures, middleware and integration platforms, data architecture, and hybrid cloud (cloud and on-premises) environments within a banking or financial services context., Required Knowledge:

• Enterprise & Solution Architecture
• Modern Application Design (Microservices, APIs)
• Middleware & Integration Architecture
• Data Architecture & Analytics Enablement
• Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure
• Security & Regulatory Compliance

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Architect and guide solutions across public cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), private cloud, and on-premises data centers.
• Define cloud adoption patterns including IaC, containerization, orchestration, CI/CD, and DevSecOps.
• Ensure high availability, resiliency, disaster recovery, and performance requirements are met.

Middleware & Integration

• Design integration architectures using API management, ESB/event streaming, messaging, and file-based integration patterns.
• Support real-time and batch integration across internal systems, fintech partners, and third-party vendors.
• Enable reuse, scalability, and observability across integration platforms.

Data Architecture

• Define data architectures covering operational data, analytics, reporting, and regulatory needs.
• Support data lakes, data warehouses, streaming data platforms, and master/reference data management.
• Partner with data engineering and analytics teams to enable data quality, lineage, and governance.

Security, Risk & Compliance

• Embed security-by-design principles including identity, access management, encryption, and secrets management.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and standards (e.g., FFIEC, SOX, PCI, GLBA, data privacy).
• Participate in architecture risk assessments and technology control reviews.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field required.
• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture or solution design, with significant experience in banking or financial services.
• Strong hands-on experience designing modern, distributed applications and enterprise platforms.
• Proven experience with hybrid architectures spanning cloud and on-premises environments.
• Experience working within regulated environments with strong governance and risk controls.