Solution Architect - Banking Payments

Our Client is embarking on a multi-year transformation journey to modernize its IT landscape, drive operational excellence, and enhance digital capabilities. The IT function is being restructured to provide regional oversight, technology harmonization, and platform standardization while ensuring local compliance across the APAC region.

Qualifications
Education and Experience Bachelors or higher degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.12-15+ years of experience in solution architecture, software design, or enterprise IT in the banking or financial services sector. Proven experience leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives in core banking, payments, lending, trade, CASA or enterprise IT.

Skills and Knowledge Strong corporate banking industry and Payments domain knowledge Preferred if candidate has knowledge of Finstra GPP platform implementation Strong background in architecture strategy, solution design, software design, and integration patterns. Hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs, and event-driven design. Proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman), DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies. Expertise in RESTful APIs, Spring Boot, Java, Python, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Familiarity with enterprise messaging systems (IBM MQ, Kafka, Solace) and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle). Understanding of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements in banking IT landscapes. Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, engage with senior stakeholders, and drive architectural decisions. Excellent communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts for business stakeholders.