Leverage a solid & deep understanding of the organization strategy to identify, design & deliver relevant, scalable, testable, re-usable technology solutions
Work in collaboration with delivery teams to independently analyse customer requirements & varying business capabilities & leverage analysis to identify & accurately spec / frame the complex business problems we are aiming to solve with each solution design or solution evolution
Through the above processes, leverage emotional, social & business / commercial quotient to understand consumers and the broader range of stakeholders, their opinions & perspectives and reconcile these within the solution designs (negotiation skills and dealing with complex and divergent stakeholder opinions are a must)
Leverage expertise in analytical & creative problem solving to synthesise a solution design (build a solution from its components) beyond the analysis of the problem
Lead design thinking processes to successfully deliver solution blueprints & associated roadmaps
Create end to end solution blueprints & ensure these can be implemented across all phases of the initiative life cycle (ideation through to product launch & commercialization)
Design & or contribute to the design & implementation of detailed feasibilities & business cases
Leverage a strong engineering background to make the right choices in solution design this knowledge includes but is not limited to domain driven design, loosely coupled integration, microservices and other modern software design practices
The above extends to identifying the best fit tools to be used for a particular solution, understanding those that would not be a good choice and leveraging researching skills to pivot towards something better
Assume one stop shop accountability for solution blueprint design & delivery decisions within an organization based on the above
Work with project / program management teams to design solution roadmaps aligned to the strategic requirements of an organization and through which the solution can be implemented across all phases of the initiative life cycle (ideation through to product launch and commercialization)
Work embedded, as part of a delivery team, to ensure the successful design & implementation of solution blueprints
Ensure that the detail of the solution (across all architecture domains) is accurate to the implementation of the initiative, true to the bank s Job architectural principles/preferences, implementable by the different teams involved in the solution.
Work as part of embedded delivery teams to conduct solution reviews, code reviews, testing and other disciplines associated with solution design & delivery
Attend various Group & Business specific architectural design forums and present solution designs and detailed business cases for approval
Leverage synthesis & creative problem skills to identify risk (impending danger & challenges) and work with a cross functional group of stakeholders across the value chain for support & direction
Conduct solution reviews against defined customer metrics and ensure the ongoing achievement of business results through solution implementation
Ensure a solid understanding of emerging & evolving architectural principles and hold one stop shop accountability for the evolution of solutions in alignment with these principles (where it makes sense to do so)
Build architectural capability across delivery teams in a business to ensure ongoing evolution of skills in solution delivery
Contribute to the architecture body of knowledge
Contribute to the design & evolution of architectural principles and preferences
People
Participate in peer reviews (code, solution, testing etc.) and transfer knowledge and capability across delivery teams for improved solutioning & evolving architectural practices
Set & Cascade solution direction across technology delivery teams
Build & evolve the architectural capability of Delivery teams across the business through active coaching & information / knowledge sharing
As an SME, support the proactive attraction, recruitment, development, & retention of strong technology teams across an estate
Leverage and embed agile practices in delivery teams and work to build strong self-directed, high-performance teams through agile working practices (including daily, weekly, etc. sprint routines, regular & honest feedback etc.)
Financial & Vendor Management, Risk & Governance
Carry the one stop shop accountability for all risk associated with solution design (from ideation to deployment)
Apply the organization risk & governance frameworks
Ensure solution design alignment to Group guidelines & ensure solutions are sustainable for the enterprise
Proactively involve / engage chapter & guild leads in solution decision making, applying an enterprise-wide lens to product & service development
Ensure solution design alignment to regulatory requirements and continuously update knowledge on regulatory requirements for the successful design of new & evolution of existing solutions
Deliver on time & on budget (always)
Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework and Policies and Policy Standards
Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.
Must have experience in Banking and Financial Services domain and java/J2EE tech stack
Must have breadth of knowledge across all technology areas (Channel, Middleware, Integration, Data, security, DevOps, Cloud, AI/ML etc.) at architecture / design level
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability
Certifications
TOGAF, Cloud architecture
Keyskills: creative problem solving risk management framework life cycle peer reviews product launch risk management problem solving solution design software design design thinking vendor management solution delivery financial services program management architectural design customer requirements stakeholder management regulatory requirements solution implementation it
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