Lead Solution Architect
Mike JordenUnited StatesSENIORPosted 11d ago
KubernetesDockerAWSAzureGCPSD-WANPCI-DSSISO 27001TOGAFZachmanMicroservicesDomain-Driven DesignStrangler Fig PatternCore BankingEdge ComputingHybrid Cloud
About the Role
We are seeking a Lead Solution Architect to modernize enterprise banking and lending platforms, focusing on designing scalable edge computing infrastructure and integrating hybrid cloud environments. This role ensures reliable, secure, and offline-capable branch operations through system modernization and architecture improvements.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead Proofs of Concept (PoCs) for edge computing, IoT branch sensors, and cloud migration solutions
• Guide development and engineering teams on solution design, code reviews, and containerized deployments using Kubernetes and Docker
• Modernize branch hardware, SD-WAN networks, transaction routing, and real-time ledger synchronization
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations, PCI-DSS, data privacy requirements, and disaster recovery standards
• Develop legacy modernization and migration roadmaps using the Strangler Fig Pattern and incremental refactoring
• Prepare architecture designs, risk assessments, and investment proposals for executive stakeholders and technical governance boards
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Knowledge of core banking platforms such as FIS, Temenos, Finacle, or Thought Machine
• Experience with branch automation, kiosk applications, and teller systems
• Strong understanding of the Strangler Fig Pattern, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), microservices, and monolith modernization
• Experience with edge computing, hybrid cloud architecture, and distributed branch networks
• Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Understanding of SD-WAN and low-latency transaction processing
• Strong solution design, technical communication, and stakeholder management skills