Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Solution Architect - Application Modernization to drive enterprise-wide technology transformation and architect scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions for mission-critical applications.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in enterprise architecture, cloud transformation, microservices, API-led integration, and legacy application modernization.

This role requires a combination of strategic architecture leadership, technical depth, and the ability to collaborate with senior business and technology stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Enterprise Architecture & Solution Design:

- Define end-to-end solution architecture for complex, enterprise-scale applications.

- Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology solutions.

- Develop architecture blueprints, reference architectures, technology roadmaps, and design documentation.

- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, technology strategy, and business objectives.

2. Application Modernization & Digital Transformation:

- Lead modernization initiatives involving legacy application transformation and migration to modern technology platforms.

- Drive the transition from monolithic applications to microservices-based and cloud-native architectures.

- Define modernization strategies using Domain-Driven Design (DDD), API-first design, and event-driven architecture.

- Identify opportunities to improve application scalability, maintainability, performance, and operational efficiency.

3. Cloud Architecture & Technology Strategy:

- Design and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

- Define cloud adoption, migration, scalability, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies.

- Establish architecture patterns for distributed systems, containerized applications, and enterprise integrations.

- Collaborate with cloud and DevOps teams on Infrastructure as Code and automation practices.

4. API, Integration & Data Architecture:

- Define enterprise API strategies and design secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs.

- Architect microservices, event-driven systems, and enterprise integration solutions.

- Design data architecture and integration patterns across relational and NoSQL databases.

- Ensure data security, consistency, availability, and performance across enterprise applications.

5. Architecture Governance & Technical Leadership:

- Lead architecture reviews, design discussions, and technology evaluation exercises.

- Establish reusable architecture standards, design principles, and governance frameworks.

- Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering teams, technical leads, and solution designers.

- Collaborate with business leaders, product owners, and technology stakeholders to drive strategic decisions.

6. Security, Compliance & Reliability:

- Ensure solutions follow secure-by-design principles and enterprise security standards.

- Define architecture strategies for application security, identity and access management, and data protection.

- Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, disaster recovery, and business continuity.

- Support compliance and regulatory requirements relevant to banking and financial services.

Required Skills & Experience:

- 12 - 15 years of experience in software engineering, application development, solution architecture, or enterprise architecture.

- Strong experience in designing and delivering enterprise-scale applications and technology solutions.

- Expertise in application modernization, cloud-native architecture, and digital transformation initiatives.

- Strong understanding of microservices, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), event-driven architecture, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and API-first design.

- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or GCP.

- Strong knowledge of REST APIs, GraphQL, distributed systems, containerization, and enterprise integration.

- Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or MySQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, or Redis.

- Understanding of cloud security, application security, IAM, scalability, high availability, and performance optimization.

- Working knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, Go, C#, or C++.

- Experience in architecture governance, technical leadership, and stakeholder management.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience in Banking, Financial Services, FinTech, or enterprise technology environments.

- Knowledge of consumer banking, digital banking, custodial banking, and financial data security.

- Familiarity with TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks.

- Exposure to Agile/SAFe methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.

- Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- Strong architectural and strategic thinking capabilities.

- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business and executive stakeholders.

- Experience leading cross-functional technology teams and enterprise transformation initiatives.

- Ability to balance business priorities, technical feasibility, security, scalability, and cost optimization.