Principal Enterprise Architect

UK1 Finastra International Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Hybrid working

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible holidays

Pension plan

Health initiatives

Job summary

Finastra is looking for a Principal Enterprise Architect for Universal Banking’s Essence product. You will provide expert advisory across the customer lifecycle, from discovery to implementation, leading transformation with core banking and analytics solutions on a global scale.

This senior role sits in the Professional Services team, driving cloud, integration, and technology alignment across complex landscapes, including third‑party and Finastra integrations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise, solution, and software architecture.
• Strong background in core banking systems and financial services software.
• Proven track record deploying cloud solutions.
• Experience with security compliance and data privacy best practices.
• Ability to map business processes to enterprise architecture standards.
• Capable of designing scalable architectural landscapes that are cost-effective.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and presenting with impact.
• Collaborates effectively with internal teams to balance customer and company priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support large-scale technology transformation to deliver customer value.
• Create architecture artifacts like blueprints and roadmaps for transformation.
• Map as-is architectures and define future-state for pre-sales.
• Analyze existing architectures to define options and guidance.
• Articulate benefits of target architecture and guide realization.
• Support architecture strategies across public, private and hybrid cloud models.
• Assist with third‑party and cross‑Finastra integrations.
• Identify trends in retail and core banking to inform changes.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Core banking

Cloud solutions

Security compliance

Data privacy

Business process alignment

Architectural design

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Workshop design

Job description

Who are we?

At Finastra, we are a dynamic global provider of open finance software solutions, dedicated to expanding access to financial services. Our innovative applications span Lending, Payments, Treasury and Capital Markets, and Universal Banking. Proudly serving over 8,000 customers, including 45 of the world’s top 50 banks, we aim to boost financial inclusion for all. Join us and be part of a vibrant company that embraces diverse perspectives, and is committed to doing well by doing good.

What will you contribute?

As the Principal Enterprise Architect for Universal Banking’s Essence product, this role will provide advice, expertise, and consultancy across the customer lifecycle, including the initial discovery phase, pre-sales and during implementation projects. This is a senior role within the Professional Services team responsible for implementing and deploying core banking, digital banking, and analytics solutions to Universal Banking customers across the globe. The implementation of a new core banking solution represents a significant transformation for our customers, and this role will act as an advisor to customers and lead them toward the next step of their transformation by providing holistic advice and guidance. Enterprise Architects are helping to drive the digital transformation of our customers with expertise in Cloud architecture, system integration, and technology implementation. This role will be key in aligning and integrating a complex technology landscape with multiple third‑party integrations, including fintech partners and other Finastra solutions.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Support large‑scale technology transformation to deliver customer value through the evolution and management of enterprise architecture
• Apply enterprise architecture frameworks and tools to create artifacts such as blueprints and roadmaps that communicate the architecture transformation
• Map the customer’s as‑is architecture and define the future‑state to support pre‑sales activities
• Perform analysis of existing customer architectures and use knowledge and insight to define architectural options
• Articulate the value of the designed target architecture and provide guidance on the realization of the identified benefits
• Support the design and implementation of enterprise architecture strategies, operating models, and roadmaps across different deployment types – public, private and hybrid cloud as well as on‑prem
• Support complex implementations where third‑party and cross‑Finastra integrations require expert enterprise architecture consultancy support
• Understand industry and technology trends with specific focus on retail and core banking to identify and formulate recommended changes to existing and future‑state enterprise architecture
• Guide customers through their cloud transformation journey
• Provide enterprise architecture guidance to customers and colleagues during all stages of the customer lifecycle – acting as a trusted advisor

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in enterprise, solution, and software architecture
• Strong background in core banking systems and financial services software
• Proven track record of experience in deploying cloud solutions
• Experience with security compliance and ensuring data integrity. Knowledge of data privacy regulations and best practices for data security
• Strong understanding of business processes and business functions, aligning them with enterprise design and planning standards
• Ability to create scalable architectural landscapes and designs that are innovative, cost‑effective and meet required standards/regulations and organization priorities
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders
• Expert presentation skills
• Strong collaboration skills with internal teams and the ability to balance customer and Finastra priorities
• Proficiency in workshop design and facilitation

Work Environment

Full‑time role with flexibility for hybrid or remote work, depending on customer and project needs. Collaboration across global teams, requiring occasional travel to customer sites or Finastra offices.

Benefits

• Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
• Well‑being: Access confidential one‑on‑one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, find support from our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and a calendar of monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive - Inside and Outside of work.
• Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits
• ESG: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.
• DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).
• Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
• Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.
• Specific benefits may vary by location.

Company Culture

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves. Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra!

At Finastra, our team members are the driving force behind everything we do. We’re building an environment where bold ideas thrive, careers flourish, and innovation is a shared journey. Whether you're a recent graduate ready to shape the future or a seasoned professional seeking your next challenge, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering software solutions that redefine what’s possible in financial services. We believe growth is a shared commitment. That’s why we offer a rich ecosystem of learning—from hands‑on training and mentorship to leadership development and industry certifications. You’ll have the freedom to explore new paths, deepen your expertise, and make your mark in a global fintech that’s built for the future.

Our career development isn’t just a program—it’s a promise. With access to cutting‑edge tools, a culture of collaboration, and a community that champions your success, you’ll be empowered to lead, challenge, and create meaningful change. Because when we grow together, we innovate together—and that’s how we shape what’s next in finance.

We offer incredible career opportunities and your work in close collaboration with fantastic colleagues globally to develop and launch innovative software solutions for our customers. There is a huge range of engaging projects where you can get stuck‑in and add value whilst taking advantage of our ongoing development opportunities to build and hone your skills in your chosen area. Our perks include paid holidays, flexible working hours, a pension plan, and comprehensive health initiatives. Join us to super‑charge your career, collaborate with industry experts, and thrive in a nurturing environment that powers both your professional and personal growth. With us, you can grow, innovate, and make a real impact.

At Finastra, we are proud of the wide range of incentives and benefits we offer our employees globally, reflecting our core values: doing well by doing good, putting people first, and open opportunities. We go beyond statutory requirements to maximise our offerings, investing in flexible working policies, personal growth opportunities, and well‑being programmes. Highlights include our Flexible Vacation Policy, inclusive people policies, hybrid working framework, and comprehensive well‑being support through initiatives like the Employee Assistance Program, the wellbeing Champions and our monthly events and initiatives.

Additionally, we emphasise sustainability through volunteering time off and donation matching, champion inclusion through multiple employee networks and cultural initiatives, and invest heavily in career and skills development. Recognition of our employees' efforts is integral, with our global recognition platform and regular employee feedback surveys shaping our inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

At Finastra, we are committed to creating a workplace where you feel valued and respected. We believe this environment drives innovation and we strive to build a team that reflects the varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our global ecosystem. This philosophy is at the heart of our culture and the way we work.

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