Principal Enterprise Architect

UK1 Finastra International Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of financial software solutions seeks a Principal Enterprise Architect to drive technology transformations. This senior role involves advising clients on core and digital banking solutions, ensuring effective enterprise architecture, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Join this dynamic company committed to innovation and financial inclusion.

Benefits

Unlimited vacation

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, life & disability insurance

Paid time off for volunteering

Online learning and accredited courses

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in enterprise, solution, and software architecture.
• Proven track record in deploying cloud solutions and security compliance.
• Strong understanding of aligning business functions with enterprise design.

Responsibilities

• Support large-scale technology transformation and enterprise architecture evolution.
• Map customer's architecture and define future-state options.
• Guide customers through their cloud transformation journey.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Solution architecture

Software architecture

Cloud solutions

Core banking systems

Financial services software

Stakeholder engagement

Data privacy regulations

Business process understanding

Collaboration

Job description

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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.

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:

· Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation,based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements,andinclusive 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, unlimited personalized coaching via our coaching app, and access to our Gather Groups for emotional and mental support.

· 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.

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!

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 supercharge 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.

Learn About Our Benefits

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 exceed statutory requirements to maximize our offerings, investing in flexible working policies, personal growth opportunities, and well-being programs. Highlights include our Flexible Vacation Policy, inclusive people policies, hybrid working framework, and comprehensive well-being support through programs like the Employee Assistance Program and TaskHuman coaching. Additionally, we emphasize ESG through volunteering time off and donation matching, promote DEI with multiple groups, 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.

Open, Together

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.