Solution Architect

PwC India; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC India in Navi Mumbai seeks a Senior Solution Architect with 12+ years in IT and 5+ years in architecture to design end-to-end enterprise solutions for the Banking/Financial sector. Expertise in SOA, microservices, API-led integration, data modelling, and cloud deployments is required.

Strong communication with stakeholders and experience across SDLC are essential. BE/BTech and MBA qualifications are preferred for this leadership role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Banking/Financial sector required.
• Minimum 12 years IT experience post-graduation, with at least 5 years in Solution Architect role.
• Proven certifications in cloud, architecture or related domains are mandatory.

Skills

Solution architecture

Enterprise integration

SOA

Microservices

API modelling

API-led integration

Data modelling

Cloud integration

Security

Stakeholder communication

SDLC

Architecture frameworks

Education

BE/BTech (CSE/IT/EC or related)

MBA in IT/Finance/Operations/Banking

Tools

TOGAF

Zachman

UML

ArchiMate

Job description

Mandatory skill sets:

** Minimum 5 years experience in Banking/Financial sector ** Mandatory Certifications (Any one):

• VMware Certified Professional VMware Cloud Foundation Architect
• IBM Cloud Solutions Architect Certification
• Architecting with Google Cloud Platform
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate /Professional
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
• TOGAF Certification
• Open Certified Architect (Open CA)
• Professional Cloud Solutions Architect Certification
• Red Hat Certified Architect
• Certified Microservices Architect (CMSA) Technical Skills: Proven experience in designing end-to-end enterprise solutions across diverse technology stacks (including application, data, infrastructure, integration, and security layers).
• Architecture frameworks (TOGAF/ Zachman), UML/ ArchiMate, end-to-end solution design.
• Ability to recommend integration patterns and technologies. Experience in Enterprise Integration, SOA, Microservices, API Modelling, API-led integration.
• Data Modelling, Database Design, Cloud Integration, Security Ability to derive solution architecture from reference architecture.
• Solid knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment.
• Deep understanding of - on-premise private cloud or public cloud deployment model. Support the preparation of content for steering bodies and review boards.
• Excellent communication skills, supported by expertise in stakeholder communication, cross-functional collaboration, and change management.

Preferred skill sets:

Ability to integrate Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products with in-house applications, considering scalability, maintainability, and performance

Years of experience required:

Minimum 12 years experience in IT field after completion of under graduation, out of which minimum 5 years should be in Solution Architect role.

Education qualification:

BE/ BTech in (Computer Science/ Computer Science & Engineering/ Information Technology/ Software Engineering/ Electronics & Communications Engineering or equivalent degree in relevant discipline) or MCA or MTech/ MSc in (Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronic & Communications Engineering) with MBA in (Information Technology / Finance/ Operations / Marketing / Banking or equivalent degree in relevant discipline)