Enterprise Solution Architect – Banking

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Solution Architect with a strong background in the banking and financial services domain to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise solutions. You will be responsible for aligning technology strategy with business goals, ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards, and enabling digital transformation initiatives through robust architectural design and governance. Key Responsibilities Design end-to-end solution architectures for complex banking applications, aligned with enterprise strategy and technology standards. Translate business and functional requirements into scalable and modular architecture blueprints. Evaluate and recommend appropriate architecture patterns, platforms, tools, and technologies. Create architecture artifacts including solution blueprints, sequence diagrams, data flow diagrams, integration designs, and interface contracts. Lead architecture governance through active participation in design reviews, architecture review boards, and technical steering committees. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, developers, infrastructure, and security to ensure high-quality solution delivery. Ensure all non-functional requirements (e.g., performance, security, scalability, reliability) are addressed in architecture and implementation. Conduct Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) to validate new technologies, design patterns, and solution approaches. Make informed Buy vs. Build recommendations using feasibility and cost-benefit analysis. Work with DevOps teams to align solution architecture with CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies. Address critical security aspects such as data encryption, access control, and identity management. Assess and mitigate architectural risks, while ensuring minimal disruption to existing infrastructure and applications. Document and maintain architectural decisions, capturing key discussions and design outcomes using tools like Confluence or SharePoint. Required Skills & Experience 10+ years of IT experience, with 5+ years as a Solution Architect for enterprise-scale systems. Proven architectural experience in the Banking/Financial Services sector. In-depth understanding of banking business processes, compliance, and security standards. Expertise in integration tools (e.g., IBM Integration Bus, IBM API Gateway) and messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka, IBM MQ). Strong knowledge of security protocols and standards (OAuth2, TLS, PKI, DLP). Experience with cloud architectures on AWS, Azure, or GCP, including hybrid integration patterns. Solid foundation in DevOps practices, CI/CD, microservices, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). Familiarity with enterprise architecture methodologies such as TOGAF or BIAN. Skills: devops,cloud architectures,messaging platforms,ci,enterprise architecture methodologies,devops practices,design patterns,ci/cd,enterprise,cd,enterprise solution architecture,containerization,security protocols,integration tools,ibm,banking and financial services,microservices,architecture Show more Show less