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Introduction: Join the strategic core of our Financial Services Technology division as an Enterprise Architect within the CTO Office. This pivotal role is designed for a seasoned technology leader with 15-20+ years of experience in architecting enterprise-grade solutions. You will be instrumental in designing cloud-native, scalable, and secure solutions that seamlessly integrate components from Cloud, Data, and Digital platforms to drive transformation for our financial services clients. Key Responsibilities: Solution Architecture & Design: Design end-to-end enterprise solutions that address business requirements, integrating components across data platforms, digital applications, and cloud-native services. Cross-Domain Integration: Collaborate with domain-specific architecture teams (Cloud, Data, Digital) to stitch together comprehensive solutions that ensure performance, scalability, and regulatory compliance. Cloud Strategy & Enablement: Define cloud adoption strategies and reference architectures leveraging platforms like Microsoft Azure, AWS, or GCP. Ensure security, cost optimization, and service reliability. Technical Governance: Ensure architectural alignment with enterprise standards and oversee solution reviews during various project phases. Define and promote reusable components and frameworks. Stakeholder Communication: Engage business leaders, product owners, and delivery teams to understand objectives, communicate technical strategy, and influence roadmap decisions. Innovation & Technology Scouting: Stay current on emerging technologies, FinTech trends, and tools relevant to cloud, data, and digital transformation. Evaluate their potential impact and applicability. Mentorship & Leadership: Guide and mentor solution architects and technical leads across delivery teams. Foster an architecture-first mindset. Required Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline 15-20+ years of IT experience, including 5+ years as a Solution Architect on enterprise-grade systems Proven expertise in architecting and delivering cloud-native applications (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Strong understanding of solution integration across application, data, and infrastructure layers Solid grasp of security, scalability, performance, and regulatory concerns in financial services Experience working with enterprise integration patterns, microservices, APIs, and DevOps practices Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills Desirable Skills: Certifications in Cloud Architecture (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) Familiarity with financial services platforms (e.g., Asset Management, Wealth management, Risk, Compliance, Payments) Exposure to enterprise data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks), digital experience platforms, and event-driven architectures Prior experience in a CTO office, enterprise architecture team, or strategy function
