About the Role

- Enterprise Architecture & Modernization
- Cloud Architecture & Platform Management
- API Banking & Integration
- Data Architecture & AI Readiness
- Technology Governance & Compliance
- Engineering Practices & Team Collaboration

Responsibilities

- Enterprise Architecture & Modernization
- Define the enterprise-wide target architecture covering application, data, infrastructure, and integration layers.
- Drive modernization of legacy systems towards cloud-native, microservices, and API-based models.
- Create and maintain transition architectures to ensure smooth migration with minimal disruption to operations.
- Guide the engineering teams in designing scalable and reusable solutions aligned with the overall architecture vision.
- Collaborate with business and product teams to ensure technology enables digital and growth objectives.

- Cloud Architecture & Platform Management
- Own and manage the multi-cloud environment, ensuring scalability, resilience, and security.
- Define cloud architecture standards, patterns, and guardrails aligned with regulatory and security needs.
- Implement observability, and cost optimization practices.
- Work with the infrastructure and DevOps teams to establish automated CI/CD pipelines and Site Reliability Engine (SRE)-based operations.
- Monitor and manage cloud expenses and optimize utilization across environments.

- API Banking & Integration
- Architect and manage the API Gateway and integration layer supporting BaaS partnerships and internal applications.
- Ensure API stability, security, and governance across internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain technical resilience and uptime of integration platforms critical to partner ecosystems.

- Data Architecture & AI Readiness




- Work closely with the Head of Data Analytics & Engineering to define the bank's data architecture framework.
- Support the buildout of the enterprise Data Lake ensuring scalability, security, and compliance.
- Design architecture components that enable AI/ML adoption such as model hosting, API exposure, and data pipeline integration.
- Ensure data integrity, trust, and availability across systems to support analytics and decision-making.

- Technology Governance & Compliance
- Establish lightweight architecture governance that enables speed without compromising compliance or risk control.
- Ensure architecture designs adhere to TOGAF or equivalent frameworks adapted for digital transformation.
- Work with Security and Risk teams to embed compliance and data protection within every technology layer.
- Review major solution architectures and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.

- Engineering Practices & Team Collaboration
- Promote modern engineering practices like DevSecOps, container orchestration (Kubernetes), service mesh, observability, and automation as required and feasible.
- Mentor in-house development teams on technology selection, coding standards, and best practices.
- Drive collaboration between business, product, and technology teams for seamless delivery of solutions.




- Provide architecture reviews and technical oversight during implementation.

Qualifications

- EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
- TOGAF or equivalent certification preferred.
- Cloud certification (AWS or GCP Architect) is required.
- Kubernetes, DevOps, or Security certifications will be an advantage.

Required Skills

- SME Space - Functional Knowledge
- Good understanding of data architecture principles, AI/ML enablement, and analytics platform integration.
- Robust technical mind with balance of both infrastructure and application architecture.
- Strong understanding of banking systems such as Core Banking (Finacle preferred), Treasury, Lending (LMS), CRM, Middleware, and Digital Channels.
- Exposure to BaaS, Open Banking, and fintech integrations.
- Familiarity with RBI guidelines, IT security, and data protection norms applicable to banking systems.

Preferred Skills

- TOGAF or equivalent certification preferred.
- Kubernetes, DevOps, or Security certifications will be an advantage.

Relevant Job Experience

- 14–18 years of total IT experience with at least 5 years in enterprise or solution architecture roles.
- Proven experience in cloud architecture, API banking, and system modernization in a banking or financial services environment.
- Hands-on experience in multi-cloud setups, containerization, and infrastructure automation.
- Experience leading architecture design and implementation in a legacy-to-modern transformation context.
- Demonstrated ability to work across technology, business, and product functions to drive end-to-end solutions.

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