Core Banking Solution Architect

Reference: Vrg_2425_099

Job title: Core Banking Solution Architect

Location: London Area, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Permanent / Contract

Role Overview:

1. Strategic Planning

Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework and strategy aligned to business objectives.

Assess current IT infrastructure; propose improvements to support digital transformation.

2. Architecture Design

Design and implement enterprise-wide architecture solutions integrating applications, data, and infrastructure.

Create architectural models and documentation illustrating systems design and structure.

3. Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with business leaders, IT teams, and stakeholders to understand requirements.

Facilitate communication between departments to ensure architectural alignment.

4. Governance and Compliance

Define and enforce architecture standards, guidelines, and best practices across projects.

Ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal IT governance policies.

5. Technology Evaluation

Assess emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovation.

Evaluate/select vendors and solutions aligned to enterprise strategy.

6. Risk Management

Identify and mitigate technology and architectural risks.

Develop contingency plans to ensure service continuity.

7. Documentation and Reporting

Maintain detailed documentation of architectural designs, frameworks, and decisions.

Present architecture progress reports to senior management.

8. Continuous Improvement

Drive a culture of continuous improvement in enterprise architecture.

Lead/participate in training sessions and workshops to uplift organizational capability.

Qualifications and Skills :

Experience: Proven IT Architecture experience (enterprise-scale), including solution design and implementation.

Core Banking / Legacy Systems:

Must have worked with AS400 systems.

Experience with Equation (Core Banking application) is highly desirable.

Architecture Frameworks: Knowledge of TOGAF, Zachman, ArchiMate, UML.

Technology Breadth: Cloud, data management, network architecture, and application development.

Governance and Risk: Strong knowledge of IT governance, compliance, and risk management.

Soft Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and ..... full job details .....