Senior Solution Architect - Temenos - Banking

Rothstein Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Temenos Banking UK is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to own the architecture of banking systems and partner with senior stakeholders to shape strategy. The role covers information, integration, security and application architecture with emphasis on Temenos Banking solutions.

You will lead architecture governance, drive roadmaps and collaborate with technology and business teams to deliver cost-effective, scalable solutions in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive architecture experience across information, integration, security and applications.
• Experience leading the complete project life cycle for large-scale technology change.
• Proficiency in API-centric architecture, microservices, data integration, messaging and event-driven patterns.
• Knowledge of data architecture, governance, security principles and secure service design.
• TOGAF, CISA, CRISC, ITIL or equivalent qualifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Mature the design approach for banking systems and contribute to architecture roadmaps and the wider Enterprise Architecture.
• Develop an integrated view of the Technology Architecture using repeatable approaches and reference models.
• Provide architecture governance and technical oversight across change initiatives.
• Collaborate with Technology and business stakeholders to define pragmatic, cost-effective solutions.
• Maintain and improve architecture standards, repositories and governance frameworks.
• Present complex architecture matters clearly and mentor less experienced architects.

Skills

Information Architecture

Security Architecture

Application Architecture

API-Centric Architecture

Microservices

Data Integration

Leadership

Stakeholder Influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

TOGAF

CISA

CRISC

ITIL

Tools

Azure

Microsoft 365

Job description

Senior Solution Architect - Temenos - Banking

Excellent opportunity opens for an experienced Solution Architect to join a growing UK Bank as their new Senior Solution Architect. This is a crucial role where you willown the architecture of the banking systems and work hand in hand with senior stakeholders across the Bank. The successful candidate will have excellent experience with information, security, and application architecture and a background in financial services.

Responsibilities:

• Help mature the design approach for the banking systems and contribute to architecture roadmaps and the wider Enterprise Architecture.

• Develop an integrated view of the Technology Architecture using repeatable approaches, cohesive frameworks, industry-standard techniques and reference models.

• Provide architecture governance and technical oversight across change initiatives, assessing conceptual, logical and solution architecture artefacts produced by third parties and internal teams.

• Work with Technology, business stakeholders, programme management, Service Delivery and third-party suppliers to define pragmatic, cost-effective and workable solutions.

• Maintain and improve architecture standards, principles, repositories, assurance processes and the Bank's Technology Governance Framework.

• Present complex architecture matters clearly, manage technology risk, mentor less experienced architects and deputise for the Architecture Team Lead where required.

Experience:

• Extensive architecture experience across Information, Integration, Security and Application architecture.

• Experience leading the complete project life cycle for large-scale, complex technology change.

• Strong technical analysis and design experience, including solution options and high-level design artefacts for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Extensive experience of architecture frameworks, reference models, architecture repositories, governance frameworks and technology roadmaps.

• Proficiency in API-centric architecture, microservices, data integration, messaging and event-driven architecture patterns.

• A solid understanding of data architecture and governance, security principles, secure service design and holistic enterprise architecture.

• Knowledge of SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, Microsoft 365, Azure, automation, AI and modern digital platform technologies.

• Strong knowledge of software delivery life cycles, IT service management and Agile, lean and waterfall delivery approaches.

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, with the ability to influence Executive, senior, technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Strong leadership, analytical, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience of retail banking, financial services, payments, CRM or the Temenos Banking Solution Stack would be advantageous.

• A relevant degree or equivalent experience is essential. TOGAF, CISA, CRISC, ITIL or another relevant professional qualification would be advantageous.

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