Lead Solution Architect - hybrid work

Role Summary Lead Solution Architect is responsible for driving end-to-end solution architecture across enterprise banking platforms, ensuring alignment with business strategy, enterprise architecture (EA), and regulatory requirements. This role serves as a key bridge between Business Units, IT application teams, and senior stakeholders, resolving cross-functional challenges and aligning diverse priorities toward a unified enterprise solution. The position requires strong expertise in designing high-performance, scalable systems capable of supporting millions of transactions per day, while balancing business timelines, architectural standards, and operational constraints. Key Responsibilities · Lead enterprise-wide solution architecture aligned with business strategy and EA standards · Design scalable, secure, high-availability systems supporting millions of transactions per day · Bridge Business Units, IT teams, and stakeholders with conflicting priorities or KPIs · Drive As-Is analysis and lead transformation to To-Be architecture · Develop architecture artifacts (HLD, workflows, sequence diagrams, use cases, etc.) · Define and enforce non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security) · Present solutions via Architecture Review Board (ARB) · Ensure compliance with security frameworks, data governance, and regulatory requirements · Define transition strategies (phased vs. big bang) and recommend architecture trade-offs · Identify risks, constraints, and ensure alignment across application owners · Ensure the implementation/development align with architecture design that get approval Qualifications & Experience · Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field · 12–18+ years of IT experience with strong Solution/Enterprise Architecture/IT Application Owner background · Experience in banking, financial services, or high-volume transaction systems · Proven track record designing large-scale, real-time systems · Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership Technical Skills · Architecture & Integration: TOGAF, Microservices, API, Event-driven architecture · Integration Platform: Kafka, IBM MQ, ESB, API Gateway · System Design: High availability, scalability, performance tuning · Security: SSO, OAuth2, SAML, JWT/JWE, data protection standards · Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS/Azure/GCP, Kubernetes/OpenShift, hybrid architecture · Modeling Tools: UML, sequence diagrams, architecture design tools Soft Skills · Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple high-priority projects efficiently. · Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, bridging the gap between business and IT teams. · Strong problem-solving abilities, designing innovative solutions that align with business goals. · Expertise in facilitating discussions with BAs, enterprise architects, and domain experts to drive solution decisions. · Experience in presenting complex IT solutions to senior executives and technical committees. · Leadership skills to oversee internal and external collaborations, ensuring successful solution delivery