Enterprise Architect

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.
• Strong 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.