Solution Architect (Core Banking and AI)

About the role

We are looking for a highly skilled Solution Architect with deep expertise in Core Banking systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) . This role is critical in designing and delivering scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions that support digital transformation across mission-critical financial platforms. The ideal candidate will bridge business and technology, ensuring architectural excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational reliability while enabling innovation in banking services.

Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Architecture
• Lead end-to-end solution architecture for Core Banking modernization, AI-driven initiatives, and SRE transformation programs.
• Define technical roadmaps, integration strategies, and enterprise architecture blueprints.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, security frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Core Banking Expertise
• Architect and modernize retail, corporate, and digital banking platforms.
• Integrate with payment systems, regulatory reporting, and risk management solutions.
• Optimize legacy systems while enabling cloud-native, API-driven banking capabilities.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Enablement
• Design and implement AI/ML solutions for fraud detection, personalization, predictive analytics, and automation.
• Collaborate with data science teams to operationalize machine learning models in production environments.
• Ensure AI solutions are ethical, explainable, and aligned with regulatory expectations in financial services.
• Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)
• Define and implement strategies for reliability, scalability, and performance across distributed systems.
• Establish and monitor SLAs, SLOs, and SLIs to ensure service quality.
• Drive observability practices including monitoring, logging, and tracing.
• Champion automation through CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and incident response frameworks.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Work closely with business leaders, product managers, and engineering teams to align solutions with strategic objectives.
• Communicate architectural decisions effectively to technical and executive stakeholders.
• Required Skills & Experience
• Strong experience with Core Banking platforms such as Temenos, Finacle, Flexcube, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Azure ML, or similar).
• Strong SRE expertise with Kubernetes, Docker, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) , and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, AppDynamics).
• Strong background in microservices, APIs, event-driven architecture , and enterprise integration patterns.
• Proficiency in Java and Python .
• Knowledge of security and compliance standards such as PCI DSS, GDPR, and banking regulations.
• Proven experience designing enterprise-grade, scalable architectures in financial services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Solution Architecture.
• At least 5 years of experience in banking or financial services.
• Relevant certifications preferred: TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, Kubernetes, ITIL, or equivalent.
• EA Number: 11C4879

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