Enterprise Architect 15 Yrs Offshore

Zensar Technologies; Pune District; Remote; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zensar Technologies is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect for the Banking Domain to define and drive enterprise-wide architecture strategy and roadmaps. The role focuses on digital transformation, cloud adoption, and governance across core banking, payments, lending, and wealth management.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in IT with 5+ years in enterprise architecture, and strong experience engaging with C-level stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of IT experience with 5+ years in Enterprise Architecture.
• Strong banking and financial services domain expertise.
• Experience engaging with C-level stakeholders and executives.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable architectures.
• Develop target-state architectures across apps, data, cloud, and security.
• Lead large banking transformation programs including digital banking and payments.
• Drive cloud adoption, API-led connectivity, and microservices modernization.
• Ensure architecture compliance with security standards and regulatory needs.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Governance

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Cloud computing (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Microservices

SOA

API management

Event-driven architecture

Data architecture & governance

Security & IAM

Education

MBA or Masters in Technology/Business

TOGAF Certification

Cloud certifications (Azure/AWS)

Tools

TOGAF

Zachman

FEAF

Job description

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 Masters 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.

At Zensar, we’re experience-led everything. We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.

Part of the $4.8 billion RPG Group, we’re a community of 10,000+ innovators across 30+ global locations, including Milpitas, Seattle, Princeton, Cape Town, London, Zurich, Singapore, and Mexico City. Explore Life at Zensar and join us to Grow. Own. Achieve. Learn. to be the best version of yourself.

We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized.

We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.

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