BNP Paribas is looking For a Functional Architect!

Direct Responsibilities

• Design and engineer comprehensive functional architectures for complex capital markets platforms, ensuring seamless integration and scalability.

• Experience in high-performance applications and modules using appropriate frameworks and design patterns, with a focus on microservices and distributed services.

• Ensure robust and scalable solutions are delivered rapidly in an agile environment, with a strong emphasis on data security protocols and controls / governance.

• Foster a culture of quality, promoting best practices such as TDD and ensuring high-quality deliveries.

• Spearhead the reengineering of legacy applications to adopt the latest technology stack, encompassing GUI, services, and databases.

• To assist in studies, projects and portfolios when designing/enhancing their architecture and implementing them throughout the project life cycle and control their implementation.

• Define, document and maintain the foundations of the reference architecture and participate in streamlining the Information Systems (IS) by contributing to its ongoing development.

Contributing Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide team members, reviewing deliveries and establishing technical best practices.

• Drive the implementation and improvement of DevOps pipelines for production delivery.

• Engage with Solution / Technical architects to design enterprise-wide solutions, promoting alignment and standardization.

• Conduct and lead workshops and technical forums, sharing expertise on emerging tech trends and industry developments.

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Technology Agnostic:

• Proficient in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#) and able to adapt to new languages.

• Experienced with various frameworks, platforms, and technologies (e.g., Java, Spring Boot, .NET, UI Frameworks, etc.).

Enterprise Architecture:

• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).

• Understanding of enterprise-level design patterns, principles, and standards.

Data Management:

• Familiarity with relational databases (RDBMS) and No-SQL databases.

• Understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and data governance.

Integration and APIs:

• Experience with API design, development, and management (REST, SOAP, GraphQL).

• Knowledge of integration patterns, ESB, and messaging systems (MQ, WTX, Biztalk).

Cloud and DevOps:

• Understanding of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).

Emerging Technologies:

• Awareness of emerging technologies and trends (AI, ML, blockchain, IoT).