Associate Distinguished Engineer (Enterprise Architect in Banking domain)

REQUIREMENTS:

• 15+ years of experience in application development and a minimum of 7+ years in a dedicated solutioning and architecture role.
• Core Banking domain knowledge with at least 7+ years of experience solutioning for banking applications.
• Expert, hands-on knowledge of multi-cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud).
• Proven experience with Middleware and API gateway technologies.
• Strong expertise in Messaging systems, such as Kafka.
• Deep knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle, MongoDB) and Caching strategies, including data modeling and performance tuning.
• Proficiency in modern architecture and development, including microservices, Domain Driven Design, and tools/frameworks like Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, and .NET Core.
• Demonstrated ability to define both functional and non-functional requirements for complex systems.
• Knowledge of Open Finance standards and modern Core Banking platforms.
• Enterprise Architecture certification (e.g., TOGAF).
• Experience with serverless architecture patterns.
• Familiarity with front-end tools (e.g., React, React Native) and GraphQL.
• Experience in online commerce and omni-channel retail business practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the architecture and design of complex banking applications, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with business objectives and enterprise standards.
• Architect, plan, and oversee the migration and deployment of solutions in a multi-cloud environment (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), advocating for best practices and cost efficiency.
• Provide expert guidance on technology selection, including microservices, Domain Driven Design, API gateways, and modern development frameworks to various development teams.
• Critically assess and challenge technology solutions proposed by vendors and in-house teams to ensure the selection of optimal and cost-effective architectures.
• Proactively identify architectural hotspots and performance bottlenecks in the existing application landscape and provide actionable solutions to enhance stability and efficiency.
• Effectively communicate complex technical strategies to senior business and technology leaders, influencing decisions and ensuring architectural alignment.
• Design and govern the enterprise API strategy, middleware, and service mesh implementations to support seamless integration and open finance initiatives.
• Define and oversee data persistence strategies, including the selection and use of SQL, NoSQL databases, and caching technologies to meet application requirements.
• Champion Agile and DevOps methodologies, ensuring the effective use of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• Excellent knowledge of SOA and Microservices architecture pattern encapsulating transaction scenarios.
• Good Problem-Solving Skills and ability to solve problems using innovative approach.
• Ability to create solution design encompassing functional, Logical, Component, Data, Integration, Security and Deployment aspects.
• Have experience in working on all aspects of product lifecycle from Design, development, deployment, DevOps, and continuous integration.
• Defining business requirements as per discussion with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency on design and architecture on Multiple domains and technology stacks
• Ability to work along with teams for technical insights and with customer on technical consulting and solutions.
• Excellent communication skills Proficient and hands on in at least on one technology and able to adapt in providing solutions in different tech stacks.
• Client-centric and a team player Significant exposure in responding to RFPs.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.