we are seeking an experienced Application Architect to join our team in the financial services sector. This role requires technical and governance experience, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business goals.
Architecture Strategy & Governance:
- Define and maintain application architecture standards and patterns across enterprise systems.
- Manage internal Architectural Governance Boad.
- Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks and external regulatory requirements.
Solution Design & Integration:
- Lead design reviews for critical applications, ensuring scalability, security, and resilience.
- Collaborate with platform architects and service owners to integrate applications with enterprise systems.
Risk & Compliance Management:
- Oversee security risk assessments for applications and tools.
- Implement controls for data protection, encryption, and user access management.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, influencing technology decisions.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (IT, Security, Risk, Finance) to align architecture with strategic goals
Experience
- Strategic Experience
- Proven track record in Application Architecture in regulated industries.
- Experience influencing stakeholders and aligning technology initiatives with business strategy.
- Technical Expertise
- Deep understanding of Application Architecture patterns for both on-premises and SaaS applications.
- Proficiency with application security standards and practises.
- Proficiency with integration (middleware and API) technologies.
- Financial Services Domain
- Familiarity with banking and financial services processes and regulations.
- Soft Skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
