Director - Solution Architecture, Financial Services (m/f/d)

EPAM Systems; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Frankfurt is seeking a Director – Solution Architecture for Financial Services to define the architecture strategy and lead large-scale programs in a hybrid work setup.

You will drive enterprise-scale designs for core banking modernization, payments infrastructure, and regulatory compliance, using cloud-native and AI-assisted approaches while coordinating with client executives and delivery teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in IT with 7+ years in solution architecture.
• Deep financial services domain experience, incl. banking/capital markets/payments.
• Proven ability to lead enterprise architecture for large-scale programs.
• Strong cloud and integration architecture across platforms.
• Fluent in English and German; excellent stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the solution architecture strategy and roadmap for financial services engagements.
• Lead architecture across applications, integrations and infrastructure, ensuring regulatory alignment.
• Drive modernization with cloud-native designs and microservices.
• Collaborate with executives and delivery leadership to shape proposals and outcomes.
• Ensure governance across all program phases and mitigate architecture risks.
• Embed Gen-AI practices to automate architecture activities and improve productivity.
• Contribute to pre-sales with solution shaping and executive presentations.

Skills

Solution architecture leadership

Financial services domain knowledge

Stakeholder management

Bilingual EN/DE

Communication

Gen-AI in architecture

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

We're looking for a Director – Solution Architecture, Financial Services (m/f/d) to join our team in Frankfurt and surrounding areas, Germany in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will define and lead the solution architecture strategy for large-scale financial services programs, spanning core banking modernization, payments infrastructure, capital markets post-trade platforms, regulatory compliance and Gen-AI-driven transformations. You will drive enterprise-grade designs that ensure scalability, resilience and compliance with European regulations while enabling technology-driven innovation and value creation for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the solution architecture vision and roadmap for enterprise-scale financial services engagements
• Lead architecture design across applications, integrations and infrastructure ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory guidelines
• Drive modernization initiatives through cloud-native designs, microservices and emerging technologies
• Collaborate with client executives and EPAM delivery leadership to shape solution proposals and delivery outcomes
• Ensure governance for solution architecture during all program phases and mitigate architecture risksTake ownership of architecture delivery ensuring implementation aligns with solution intent
• Enable team productivity by embedding AI-augmented practices to automate repeatable architecture activities
• Assess and recommend new technologies including Gen-AI strategies for financial use cases
• Guide pre-sales pursuits by driving solution shaping, RFP/RFI responses and executive presentations

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in IT including at least 7+ years in solution architecture roles
• Deep expertise in financial services domains including banking, capital markets or payments
• Proven ability to lead enterprise architecture for large-scale transformation programs
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and integration frameworks
• Experience in designing secure, high-availability and regulatory-compliant solutions
• Familiarity with financial regulations such as DORA, MiFID II, PSD2/3, Basel IV and GDPR
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture standards such as TOGAF or Zachman
• Practical knowledge of Gen-AI tools and their application in architecture and delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Fluency in English and German
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline

Nice to have

• Experience delivering digital banking or capital markets modernization programs
• Familiarity with FS data platforms, Open Banking API ecosystems and event-driven architectures

Certifications

• Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional or TOGAF