Senior Architect - Core Banking

FlatGigs is hiring a Senior Architect – Core Banking to support enterprise-wide architecture governance and solution design initiatives within a regulated banking ecosystem.
This role requires deep expertise in Core Banking platforms , enterprise integration architecture, and secure microservices ecosystems deployed in containerized/cloud-native environments.
The Architect will operate within a matrix structure, reporting into Architecture leadership while closely partnering with business delivery teams.
Job Purpose The Senior Architect will: Design resilient, scalable, and secure Core Banking solutions Balance business functionality, customer experience, performance, reliability & security Define architectural blueprints aligned with enterprise standards Contribute to reusable architecture patterns across the group This is a strategic and hands-on architecture role.
Domain Expertise Required Strong exposure to Core Banking systems (Finacle or similar platforms) Banking domain knowledge (Accounting, Payments, Settlements) Designed/led at least 3 Core Banking architecture implementations Experience in API-first and microservices ecosystems Strong integration ecosystem understanding (Switches, 3rd party integrations) Technical CompetenciesArchitecture & Design 10+ years designing end-to-end architecture solutions High-level design (HLD) & solution design documentation Microservices, container-based/cloud-native architecture Event streaming & message brokers API ecosystem architecture Integration REST APIs ISO8583 (or equivalent messaging protocols) Integration with third-party banking ecosystems Security & Compliance PCI-DSS, UAE Central Bank, GDPR awareness Threat modeling & regulatory alignment Authentication & Authorization frameworks Encryption algorithms & key management Security logging, alerting & monitoring Cyber Security Exposure (Preferred) Defensive & offensive security exposure Secure architecture hardening experience AI Awareness (Preferred) Knowledge of: Machine Learning Generative AI RAG systems Vector databases Agentic AI MCP (Model Context Protocol) AI copilots Agile Environment Exposure Must have experience working within: Agile tribes & squads Sprint planning & retrospectives Epics, features, stories & acceptance criteria Quarterly planning cycles Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Delivery Enablement Deliver complete architecture solutions within timelines Improve design workflows and automation Build resilient & secure platforms Chapter Enablement Define reusable blueprints Conduct peer reviews Deliver knowledge-sharing workshops Leadership Coach junior architects and developers Drive architecture governance across teams Behavioral Expectations Delivery-focused with balanced system thinking Strong analytical & critical thinking ability Stakeholder management expertise Autonomous decision-making capability High learning agility