Principal Core Banking Solution Architect

GFT TECHNOLOGIES SE

Łódź

Hybrid

PLN 337,000 - 517,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Company car

Unlimited PTO

Online training and certifications

Access to e-learning platform

Work From Anywhere (up to 140 days/AY)

Job summary

GFT Technologies SE in Poland is seeking a Principal Core Banking Solution Architect to drive architecture strategy across large Core Banking transformation programmes in a hybrid work setup. You will provide architectural leadership, mentor teams and engage with senior clients to shape future banking platforms.

The role requires extensive Core Banking expertise, a track record of transformation delivery, and strong consulting skills to balance business, operational and technical goals.

Qualifications

Extensive experience as a Solution Architect, Lead Architect, Enterprise Architect or Principal Architect within banking.
Proven track record in leading Core Banking transformation programmes.
Experience defining architecture strategy, migration approaches and target operating models.
Strong experience with modern Core Banking platforms such as: Thought Machine Vault, Mambu, 10x Banking, Engine by Starling, Temenos, Oracle FLEXCUBE or other leading Core Banking solutions.
Deep understanding of both modern and legacy Core Banking ecosystems.

Responsibilities

Defining architecture vision and target-state architecture for major transformation programmes.
Leading architecture teams across multiple workstreams.
Acting as the primary architecture advisor for clients and senior stakeholders.
Governing solution architecture throughout implementation and migration programmes.
Leading platform selection, architecture assessments and transformation roadmaps.
Supporting strategic pursuits, proposals and large pre-sales engagements.
Coaching, mentoring and developing other architects.
Driving architecture standards, best practices and capability development within the organisation.

Skills

Core Banking

Solution Architecture

Cloud-native

Microservices

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Thought Machine Vault

Mambu

10x Banking

Engine by Starling

Temenos

Oracle FLEXCUBE

Job description

Principal Core Banking Solution Architect

Date: Sep 21, 2026

Location: Łódź, PL, 90-118 Kraków, PL, 30-302 Poznań, WP, PL, 61-569 Warszawa, PL, 00-839

Working place: Hybrid

Working Location:

Type of contract: Employment contract

Salary range: 30200-46300PLN gross

What will you do?

As a Principal Core Banking Solution Architect, you will drive architecture strategy and technical leadership across large-scale Core Banking transformation programmes. You will act as a trusted advisor for clients and provide architectural leadership for complex modernisation, migration and implementation initiatives.

You will combine deep Core Banking expertise with consulting, leadership and transformation experience to help shape the future of banking platforms and operating models .

Defining architecture vision and target-state architecture for major transformation programmes.
Leading architecture teams across multiple workstreams.
Acting as the primary architecture advisor for clients and senior stakeholders.
Governing solution architecture throughout implementation and migration programmes.
Leading platform selection, architecture assessments and transformation roadmaps.
Supporting strategic pursuits, proposals and large pre-sales engagements.
Coaching, mentoring and developing other architects.
Driving architecture standards, best practices and capability development within the organisation.
Core Banking Expertise
- Extensive experience as a Solution Architect, Lead Architect, Enterprise Architect or Principal Architect within banking.
- Proven track record in leading Core Banking transformation programmes.
- Experience defining architecture strategy, migration approaches and target operating models.
- Strong experience with modern Core Banking platforms such as: Thought Machine Vault, Mambu, 10x Banking, Engine by Starling, Temenos, Oracle FLEXCUBE or other leading Core Banking solutions.
- Deep understanding of both modern and legacy Core Banking ecosystems.
Banking Domain Knowledge
- Deep understanding of: Retail and Commercial Banking, Deposits and Lending, Product Manufacturing, Payments and Cards, Core Banking Operations, Regulatory and Compliance Processes, Core Banking Ecosystem Integration
Leadership & Consulting
- Experience leading architecture teams or multiple architecture workstreams.
- Ability to independently shape solutions and challenge architectural decisions where needed.
- Experience working with CIOs, CTOs, Heads of Architecture and senior business stakeholders.
- Strong consulting and stakeholder management skills.
Expertise in cloud-native architectures, APIs, microservices and event-driven systems.
Strong understanding of modernisation and migration patterns.
Ability to balance business, operational and technical objectives when defining transformation strategies.

We offer

Hybrid work in one of our locations: Lodz, Poznan, Krakow, Warsaw, Wroclaw (2 office days per week)
Working in a highly experienced and dedicated team
Benefit package tailored to your needs (medical, sport, lunch subsidy, life insurance, etc.)

Company car

Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

Online training and certifications
Access to e-learning platform
Work From Anywhere (up to 140 days/year abroad)
Social events

We are GFT Poland. WE KNOW how to tackle complex issues with innovative approach to deliver the highest value. Our reputation has been built around one simple rule: we do not overpromise, WE DELIVER. We deliver to our employees, clients and partners. WE GROW as you grow, so investing in you is our business strategy. Caring for each other is our priority. WE CARE who you are, what you need, how you feel. WE CARE to smile, have fun and develop as human beings.

Why Choose GFT?