Solution Architect - Digital Banking
On-site Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia 0081
Description
1. Develop an in-depth understanding of digital banking processes, systems, and technologies, while staying updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.
2. Lead the design and implementation of digital banking solutions, leveraging microservices architecture, agile methodologies, and DevSecOps practices.
3. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, translating them into technical specifications and architectural designs.
4. Design and document solution architectures at conceptual, logical, and physical levels, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
5. Provide expertise in cloud platforms (both private and public), architecting solutions for scalability, performance, and security.
6. Define integration strategies and patterns, utilizing technologies such as API, REST, SOAP, MQ, XML, ESB, and API gateways.
7. Facilitate communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, ensuring a clear understanding of architectural decisions and implications.
8. Act as a subject matter expert, offering guidance and support to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
9. Drive innovation and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to optimize processes and enhance the digital banking experience.
10. Demonstrate strong business acumen and stakeholder management skills, effectively communicating technical concepts to diverse audiences..
Requirements
1. Minimum of 10 years of overall IT experience, with at least 5 years of experience in solution architecture within the banking domain.
2. Strong background in banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector, with a comprehensive understanding of digital banking processes and systems.
3. Experience in designing and implementing microservices-based architectures, utilizing agile methodologies, and adopting DevSecOps practices.
4. Proficiency in cloud platforms (private and public), with hands-on experience in architecting solutions for digital banking environments.
5. In-depth knowledge of digital banking applications, including channel systems, core banking platforms, integration middleware, and data management solutions.
6. Expertise in integration technologies and protocols, such as API, REST, SOAP, MQ, XML, ESB, and API gateways.
7. Proven track record of delivering high-quality solution architecture deliverables, including conceptual designs, technical specifications, and architecture documentation.
8. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred).
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
10. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude towards identifying and addressing architectural challenges.
11. Business management skills, including the ability to align technical solutions with business objectives and priorities.
