AI Solution Architect (BFSI | IT Services, Data & AI)

Bandhan Tech; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bandhan Tech is seeking an experienced AI Solution Architect to design and deliver AI-powered solutions in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance sector. This role entails working closely with business and technology stakeholders to resolve complex challenges through scalable architecture.

The ideal candidate will have 8–12 years of experience in AI/ML and strong knowledge of cloud platforms. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for 3 days from the office per week.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in AI/ML, Product Management, and IT.
• Deep expertise in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) domain.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and compliant architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of technology solutions across BFSI domains.
• Architect and drive Data & AI use cases such as fraud detection and customer analytics.
• Act as a trusted advisor to CXOs and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Experience in AI/ML

Expertise in BFSI domain

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Data Governance

Job description

AI Solution Architect (BFSI | IT Services, Data & AI)

Experience: 15+ Years; Location: Bangalore; Mode of work: Hybrid (3 days from office)

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned and client-focused Solution Architect with deep expertise in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) domain to drive the design and delivery of datadriven, AI-powered, and cloud-native solutions. This role involves partnering with business and technology stakeholders to translate complex BFSI challenges into scalable, secure, and regulatory-compliant architectures, while supporting digital transformation and innovation initiatives across global financial institutions. The architect will also play a key role in client engagement, solutioning, and pre-sales efforts, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.

Experience: 8–12 years in AI/ML, Product Management, and IT; DeliveryLocation: Bangalore, India; Domain Expertise: Agentic AI, Generative AI, Conversational AI, MLOps, Cloud Platforms

Core Responsibilities – Solution Architect (BFSI | IT Services, Data & AI)

• Lead the design of end-to-end technology solutions across BFSI domains including core banking, payments, lending, wealth management, and insurance
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and compliant architecture blueprints
• Define architecture across application, data, integration (APIs), cloud, security, and DevOps layers
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and best practices
• Architect and drive Data & AI use cases such as fraud detection, AML, credit risk modeling, and customer analytics
• Design and implement modern data platforms including data lakes, lakehouses, and real-time data pipelines
• Enable advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI-driven decision-making frameworks
• Ensure data governance, quality, and compliance across data ecosystems

Cloud & Modernization Strategy

• Architect cloud-native and hybrid solutions leveraging AWS, Azure, or GCP platforms
• Drive application modernization initiatives using microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures
• Enable scalability, resilience, and performance optimization across distributed systems
• Define DevOps, CI/CD, and automation strategies to accelerate delivery

CXO Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to CXOs and senior stakeholders on technology, data, and AI transformation initiatives • Lead architecture discussions, solution workshops, and executive-level presentations
• Translate complex technical concepts into business-aligned value propositions
• Support strategic decision-making through technology insights and recommendations