Solutions Architect (Banking Industry)

White Cloak Technologies, Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

White Cloak Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Solutions Architect to partner with business stakeholders, technology suppliers, and internal technology teams to research, design, and deliver solutions.

The role also supports adoption of enterprise architecture guardrails within its business unit, aligning technology solutions with enterprise standards and business needs. Responsibilities include architecting solutions, modifying existing programs, and guiding enterprise alignment with

Qualifications

• 8-10 years in solution architecture with 5+ years in banking/financial services.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, or related field.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid.
• Knowledge of TOGAF or Zachman; PM and agile practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Research and deliver architected solutions with business and technology teams.
• Identify areas for modification in existing programs.
• Adopt enterprise architecture guardrails aligned to business needs.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to evaluate approaches.
• Guide solution design and enterprise alignment with frameworks.
• Communicate design, recommendations, and progress clearly.
• Support delivery using project management and agile practices.

Skills

Solutions architecture

Banking domain

TOGAF

Zachman

Agile practices

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Job description

An individual-contributor Solutions Architect who partners with business stakeholders, technology suppliers, and internal technology teams to research, design, and deliver solutions. The role also supports adoption of enterprise architecture guardrails within its business unit, aligning technology solutions with enterprise standards and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Solution research and delivery: design and implement with business and technology teams.
• Existing program modification: identify change areas and develop needed modifications.
• BU enterprise architecture guardrails: adapt and implement standards aligned to business needs.
• Supplier and internal collaboration: evaluate solution approaches and support implementation.
• Architecture methods and frameworks: guide solution design and enterprise alignment.
• Solution communication: provide clear verbal and written design, recommendation, and progress updates.
• Solution delivery support: apply project management methods and agile development practices.

Required Qualifications

• 8-10 years solution architecture; five similar banking/financial-services years, including regulatory and compliance knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Architecture methods and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman), project management, and agile practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Understanding of key industry technologies and trends, including digital, cloud, and security.