Enterprise Architect - - 15+ Yrs - - Offshore

Zensar; India; Remote; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zensar is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect for the Banking Domain. The role demands 15+ years of IT experience with a deep Banking & Financial Services background.

You will define enterprise-wide architecture strategy, roadmaps, and governance, while driving cloud adoption, microservices, and API-led integration to transform banking platforms. The ideal candidate will engage with C-level stakeholders, lead large-scale transformation programs, ensure regulatory alignment, and mentor

Qualifications

• 15+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in Enterprise Architecture.
• Experience in Banking & Financial Services domain.
• Ability to engage with C-level stakeholders and executives.
• Knowledge of security, risk, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, strategy, principles, standards, and governance processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable architecture solutions.
• Develop target-state architectures across application, data, integration, cloud, and security domains.
• Lead large-scale banking transformation programs including digital banking, payments, lending, wealth management, and core banking modernization.
• Establish technology roadmaps aligned with regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Drive cloud adoption, API-led connectivity, microservices, and modernization initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve operations and customer experience.
• Ensure architecture compliance and governance across programs.
• Define integration strategies across core banking platforms, payment systems, CRM, data warehouses, and third-party apps.
• Mentor solution architects and engineering teams on best practices.

Skills

TOGAF

Zachman

FEAF

Cloud Computing

API Management

Microservices

SOA

DevSecOps

Security

Data Architecture

Regulatory Compliance

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Job Description - Enterprise Architect (Banking Domain)

Experience: 15+ Years

Location: Offshore

Industry: Banking & Financial Services

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with 15+ years of IT experience and strong expertise in the Banking and Financial Services domain . The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining and driving enterprise-wide architecture strategy, technology roadmaps, digital transformation initiatives, and governance frameworks that align with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, strategy, principles, standards, and governance processes.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, and technology teams to translate business requirements into scalable architecture solutions.
• Develop target-state architectures across application, data, integration, cloud, infrastructure, and security domains.
• Lead large-scale banking transformation programs including digital banking, payments, lending, wealth management, and core banking modernization.
• Establish technology roadmaps aligned with organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and risk management frameworks.
• Drive cloud adoption, API-led connectivity, microservices architecture, and modernization initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.
• Ensure architecture compliance, security standards, and adherence to enterprise governance processes.
• Define integration strategies across core banking platforms, payment systems, CRM, data warehouses, and third-party applications.
• Partner with delivery teams to review solution designs and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Mentor solution architects, technical leads, and engineering teams on architecture best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or FEAF .
• Experience in banking platforms including Core Banking, Digital Banking, Payments, Lending, Treasury, Cards, and Wealth Management.
• Deep understanding of: Microservices Architecture Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) API Management Event-Driven Architecture Cloud Computing (Azure, AWS, GCP) Data Architecture & Governance Enterprise Integration Patterns DevSecOps Practices Experience with enterprise integration tools and middleware technologies.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, IAM, risk, compliance, and banking regulations.

Banking Domain Expertise

• Core Banking Systems Retail Banking Corporate Banking Digital Banking Platforms Payment Systems (SWIFT, RTGS, NEFT, SEPA, ISO 20022) Open Banking & API Banking AML, KYC, Regulatory Compliance Basel, PCI-DSS, GDPR, and other financial regulations

Required Experience

15+ years of overall IT experience with at least 5+ years in Enterprise Architecture. Extensive experience in Banking and Financial Services organizations. Proven track record of leading enterprise transformation and modernization initiatives. Experience engaging with C-level stakeholders and business executives. Strong understanding of large-scale distributed systems and enterprise architecture governance.

Preferred Qualifications

• TOGAF Certification (Preferred)
• Cloud Certifications (Azure Solution Architect, AWS Solution Architect)
• Banking Domain Certifications
• MBA or Master's Degree in Technology/Business Management is an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Stakeholder Management
• Business & Technology Alignment
• Leadership & Mentoring
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Governance & Risk Management

Employment Type

Full-Time Offshore Delivery Model

Ideal Candidate: A seasoned Enterprise Architect with deep banking domain expertise who can drive enterprise-wide transformation, modernize banking platforms, establish architecture governance, and align technology investments with business strategy.

Originally posted on Himalayas