Solutions Architect

Solution Architect - Contract

Stamford, Connecticut, (Hybrid) MUST BE onsite 2 days a week

Duration : multiple years

Start Date : ASAP

Job Overview :

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design and implement innovative technology solutions that drive the bank's strategic objectives.

The Solution Architect will play a critical role in aligning business goals with IT infrastructure, focusing on scalability, security, and optimal performance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, business units, and external vendors to deliver solutions that enhance the bank’s digital transformation journey.

Key Responsibilities :

• Architectural Design : Design end-to-end solutions for banking systems, ensuring they meet business needs, scalability, performance, and security requirements.
• System Integration : Lead the integration of various systems, applications, and platforms across the bank’s technology landscape.
• Cloud Strategy : Define and implement cloud architecture solutions that support the bank’s move to cloud-based services (e.

g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Security Compliance : Ensure all architectural designs comply with security standards, regulations (such as PCI-DSS, FFIEC), and best practices.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with business units to understand requirements and ensure that proposed solutions align with business goals.
• Technology Roadmap : Develop and maintain the technology roadmap, ensuring it aligns with both immediate and future banking needs.
• Vendor Management : Collaborate with third-party vendors and service providers to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Documentation : Prepare detailed design documentation, solution blueprints, and reference architectures to guide development teams.
• Performance Optimization : Continuously evaluate existing systems for potential improvements, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing costs.
• Mentoring : Provide architectural guidance to development teams, ensuring best practices are followed in design and implementation.

Required Qualifications :

• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience :
• 7+ years of experience in IT architecture, solution design, or related fields, ideally within the banking or financial services industry.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex enterprise solutions, including core banking systems, digital channels, and payment systems.
• Experience in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), API design, and microservices architecture.

Technical Skills :

• Strong understanding of SOA, microservices, and API-driven architecture.
• Knowledge of core banking platforms (e.g., Temenos, Finacle, Fiserv).
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficient in data architecture, database design, and data security principles.
• Expertise in integration technologies such as ESB, REST, SOAP, and messaging queues.
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