Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Architect – Core Bank Architect with strong experience in core banking architecture and implementation, particularly with Thought Machine or equivalent core banking platforms. This role will lead the design, modernization, and integration of core banking solutions, providing technical leadership across system architecture, cloud migration, and API‑driven platforms.

You will collaborate closely with business, technology, and regulatory stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and high‑performance banking platforms, driving end‑to‑end project delivery and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Architecture

• Lead the design and architecture of core banking systems (e.g. Thought Machine, FIS Profile, Systematics, IBS, or other FIS platforms).

• Ensure alignment with business requirements, regulatory standards, and enterprise architecture principles.

Technical Leadership

• Define and drive system modernization, cloud migration, and API‑driven banking solutions.

• Provide architectural guidance on scalability, security, performance, and resiliency.

Integration & Customization

• Design and implement integration strategies between core banking platforms and digital banking, payment systems, and regulatory/compliance solutions.

• Address product limitations and customization requirements, especially within Thought Machine environments.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with business leaders, product owners, developers, and vendors to ensure successful solution delivery.

• Act as a trusted advisor on core banking architecture decisions.

Performance & Security

• Ensure systems meet high availability, performance, security, and regulatory compliance standards.

Innovation & Emerging Technology

• Stay up to date with AI, GenAI, cloud computing, and digital banking trends.

• Proactively recommend innovative solutions to enhance banking architecture and customer experience.

Project Delivery

• Lead end‑to‑end project implementation, from planning and design through go‑live and post‑implementation support.

• Ensure delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.

Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ years of direct experience in core banking architecture and implementation.

• Strong knowledge of banking processes, digital transformation, and regulatory frameworks.

• Hands‑on experience implementing and architecting solutions on Thought Machine, including understanding its limitations.

• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), microservices architecture, and API integrations.

• Strong background in databases (Oracle, SQL, NoSQL) and DevOps practices.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and leading cross‑functional teams.

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex initiatives.