We are seeking a Solution Architect to join a cross-functional architecture team supporting the transformation of a large-scale Wealth Management Information System to a modern cloud-based infrastructure. The role involves guiding project teams on architecture decisions, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards, and driving cloud migration efforts across various business and technical domains.
This position is embedded in a strategic initiative to modernize and migrate applications to a private cloud platform. The architect will be responsible for end-to-end solutioning, documentation, and cross-team coordination for both cloud migrations and ongoing BAU enhancements.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain architecture documentation for assigned departments or divisions :
System and application architecture diagrams
Application referential inventory and associated metadataArchitecture principles, non-conformities, and remediation plansObsolescence tracking and KPIsLead solution design on cloud migration and transformation projects :Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, developers, and tech leads
Design solutions that are aligned with enterprise architecture standardsEnsure compatibility with the target cloud infrastructure and platform servicesGuide project teams through architecture validation processes :Prepare and present architecture documentation for review committees
Support architecture reviews from design to post-go-liveChampion cloud-native best practices and IT modernization principlesServe as the architecture point of contact for assigned applications and teams :Advise on support and evolution activities
Provide subject matter expertise and technical leadershipMaintain up-to-date architectural and referential documentation throughout project lifecyclesProvide specialized input on cloud technologies and architectural domainsParticipate in feasibility studies, PoCs, and pre-project assessments with stakeholdersCandidate profile
Proven experience designing cloud-native applications and migration architecturesFamiliarity with modern integration and infrastructure patterns (REST APIs, containers, Kafka, event-driven architectures)Strong background in application development using technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Oracle / PostgreSQL, LinuxExposure to financial systems, ideally within core banking or wealth managementProficient in technical modeling and documentation (application landscapes, software and infrastructure design), TOGAF knowledge is a plusStrong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skillsAbility to influence, lead design discussions, and coordinate across IT and business teamsFamiliarity with core banking platforms (e.g. Temenos T24, Avaloq, ERI Olympic) is a definite advantageBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field8+ years of experience in IT, with 3+ years as a Solution Architect in cloud-based environmentsCloud and / or enterprise architecture certification preferred (e.g. AWS Certified Architect, TOGAF, IBM Cloud)