We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with 15+ years of IT experience and strong expertise in the Banking and Financial Services domain . The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining and driving enterprise-wide architecture strategy, technology roadmaps, digital transformation initiatives, and governance frameworks that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Define and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, strategy, principles, standards, and governance processes.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and technology teams to translate business requirements into scalable architecture solutions.
Develop target-state architectures across application, data, integration, cloud, infrastructure, and security domains.
Lead large-scale banking transformation programs including digital banking, payments, lending, wealth management, and core banking modernization.
Establish technology roadmaps aligned with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and risk management frameworks.
Drive cloud adoption, API-led connectivity, microservices architecture, and modernization initiatives.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.
Ensure architecture compliance, security standards, and adherence to enterprise governance processes.
Define integration strategies across core banking platforms, payment systems, CRM, data warehouses, and third-party applications.
Partner with delivery teams to review solution designs and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
Mentor solution architects, technical leads, and engineering teams on architecture best practices.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
Strong expertise in Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or FEAF .
Experience in banking platforms including Core Banking, Digital Banking, Payments, Lending, Treasury, Cards, and Wealth Management.
Deep understanding of:
Microservices Architecture
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
API Management
Event-Driven Architecture
Cloud Computing (Azure, AWS, GCP)
Data Architecture & Governance
Enterprise Integration Patterns
DevSecOps Practices
Experience with enterprise integration tools and middleware technologies.
Knowledge of cybersecurity, IAM, risk, compliance, and banking regulations.
Banking Domain Expertise
Core Banking Systems
Retail Banking
Corporate Banking
Digital Banking Platforms
Payment Systems (SWIFT, RTGS, NEFT, SEPA, ISO 20022)
Open Banking & API Banking
AML, KYC, Regulatory Compliance
Basel, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other financial regulations
Required Experience
15+ years of overall IT experience with at least 5+ years in Enterprise Architecture.
Extensive experience in Banking and Financial Services organizations.
Proven track record of leading enterprise transformation and modernization initiatives.
Experience engaging with C-level stakeholders and business executives.
Strong understanding of large-scale distributed systems and enterprise architecture governance.
MBA or Master's Degree in Technology/Business Management is an advantage.
Key Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Stakeholder Management
Business & Technology Alignment
Leadership & Mentoring
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Communication & Presentation Skills
Governance & Risk Management
Employment Type
Full-Time
Offshore Delivery Model
Ideal Candidate: A seasoned Enterprise Architect with deep banking domain expertise who can drive enterprise-wide transformation, modernize banking platforms, establish architecture governance, and align technology investments with business strategy.
