Solution Architect - Supply Chain Finance

Luxoft; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,200,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft Bengaluru seeks a Solution Architect with deep Supply Chain Finance domain expertise to define target-state architecture and high-level design for the SCF domain. This role spans business, application, data, and technology architecture, owning the end-to-end solution design and transformation roadmap.

You will translate complex domain requirements into actionable architectural solutions, guide stakeholder alignment, and plan implementations across Payments, Core Banking, ERP integrations,

Qualifications

• Over 15 years of IT experience with at least 5 years in Solution Architecture and Enterprise Architecture in banking/financial services.
• Expertise in SCF domains (receivables/payables, reverse factoring, discounting, inventory, pre-shipment, distributor finance).
• Experience integrating SCF with Payments, Core Banking, and ERP platforms.
• Proficiency in cloud-native design, microservices, REST, event-driven patterns, and multiple DB models.
• Experience with monolith-to-microservices migration and legacy modernization in banking environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders and architects to understand current SCF architecture and data flows.
• Define target-state architecture and high-level design for SCF, including integration with Payments and Core Banking.
• Produce roadmaps and implementation plans with milestones and dependencies.
• Create architectural artifacts (designs, integration views, data flows) for stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Supply Chain Finance

Solution Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud-native

Microservices

REST APIs

Event-driven

Data Architecture

Legacy Modernization

Stakeholder Collaboration

Job description

Project description

We are seeking a Solution Architect with deep Supply Chain Finance domain expertise to define the target-state architecture and high-level design for the Supply Chain Finance domain, aligned to business outcomes and the bank's strategic direction. This role spans business, application, data, and technology architecture — owning the end-to-end solution design and transformation roadmap, including integration with Payments and Core Banking platforms. You will work at the intersection of business strategy and technology execution, translating complex domain requirements into well-structured architectural solutions and guiding them through stakeholder alignment, impact analysis, and implementation planning.

Responsibilities

• - Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, enterprise architects, domain architects, and technical SMEs to develop a comprehensive understanding of the current Supply Chain Finance architecture, including systems landscape, data flows, integration points, and technology stack- Document the existing architecture thoroughly, identifying pain points, technical debt, capability gaps, operational inefficiencies, and risks that hinder business agility or scalability- Capture and articulate business objectives, strategic drivers, and domain-specific requirements to guide the target-state architectural vision- Define the target-state architectural strategy for Supply Chain Finance in alignment with overall business strategy, technology strategy, and enterprise architecture guidelines- Ensure the architectural strategy addresses Supply Chain Finance domain specifics—such as receivables finance, payables finance, reverse factoring, dynamic discounting, inventory finance, pre-shipment finance, and distributor finance—and integration with Payments and Core Banking platforms- Align the strategy with modern architecture principles including cloud-native design, API-first, event-driven patterns, and data-centric approaches, while considering legacy system migration constraints- Define the target-state solution architecture across business, application, data, and technology dimensions- Design end-to-end architectural views and process flows covering the entire Supply Chain Finance scope, including inbound and outbound integration with Payments, Core Banking, ERP systems, buyer/supplier onboarding portals, credit risk engines, and external trade networks- Produce high-level design artefacts that clearly communicate the solution to both technical teams and business stakeholders for alignment and approval- Document and evaluate roadmap options for Supply Chain Finance transformation, assessing feasibility, risk, time-to-value, and organizational impact- Define the recommended end-to-end roadmap, detailing capability sequencing, migration phases, and key milestones- Produce a high-level implementation roadmap outlining impacts on related domains, dependencies, risks, and assumptions, and secure stakeholder review and approval, including business leadership, enterprise architecture, domain leads, and delivery teams

SKILLS

Must have

• You should bring over 15 years of comprehensive IT experience, including at least 5 years dedicated to Solution Architecture and Enterprise Architecture within the banking or financial services sector. They excel in defining target-state architectures encompassing business, application, data, and technology layers.Hard skills include:- Expertise in Supply Chain Finance domains such as receivables, payables (reverse factoring), dynamic discounting, inventory, pre-shipment, distributor finance, and multi-party supply chain programs.- Strong knowledge of integrating Supply Chain Finance with Payments infrastructure, Core Banking systems, and corporate ERP platforms.- Proficiency in cloud-native architecture, microservices design, RESTful and event-driven API design, contract-first approaches, and diverse database models including relational, NoSQL, and event sourcing.- Experience with monolith-to-microservices migration and legacy system modernization specific to banking environments.- Skilled in creating architectural artifacts, including solution architecture documents, high-level designs, integration views, data flow diagrams, roadmaps, and options analyses.Soft skills include:- Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders across functions, domains, and regions, leveraging strong communication, facilitation, and negotiation abilities to achieve consensus and architectural approval.- Adaptability in ambiguous settings, capable of transforming incomplete business requirements into structured architectural options with clearly articulated trade-offs.

Nice to have

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