EY is looking for a seasoned Technical Architect to join its Global Delivery Services team, focusing on Banking and Digital Banking transformation initiatives. This role centers on defining comprehensive technology architectures, solution blueprints, integration frameworks, and modernization strategies for Retail, Corporate, and Transaction Banking platforms. The successful candidate will bring extensive expertise in Core Banking systems, Digital Banking architecture, API-led integration, cloud-native solutions, and enterprise architecture. This position offers a chance to work in a globally connected and inclusive environment that emphasizes innovation and career advancement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the architecture and design efforts for Digital Banking and Core Banking modernization programs. Define enterprise architecture standards, develop solution blueprints, create technology roadmaps, and establish target-state architectures. Drive architecture governance by conducting design reviews and approving technical solutions across multiple workstreams. Design scalable, resilient, secure, and high-performance banking platforms aligned with business objectives. Provide architectural leadership for Digital Banking transformation, Open Banking, API Banking, and Fintech integrations. Develop architecture artifacts including Solution Architecture Documents, High-Level and Low-Level Designs, integration and security architecture documents, data flow diagrams, and deployment diagrams. Collaborate closely with Business Architects, Product Owners, Delivery Leaders, Infrastructure, Security Teams, and Enterprise Architects. Define integration strategies spanning Core Banking, Digital Channels, CRM, Payment Systems, Treasury Platforms, Middleware, and third-party ecosystems. Guide implementation teams on architecture standards and best practices. Lead technology evaluations, platform selections, and proof-of-concept activities. Participate in customer workshops, architecture discussions, RFP responses, solution demonstrations, and advisory engagements. Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and operational risk requirements. Drive architecture decisions related to cloud migration and modernization programs. Manage architecture decision-making processes, optimize delivery workflows, and oversee resource management. Supervise and mentor solution architects, leads, developers, and analysts, ensuring teams receive adequate support. Lead geographically distributed teams and coordinate delivery across business, product, engineering, infrastructure, and security stakeholders. Engage effectively with CXOs, Business Heads, Product Owners, and Enterprise Architects, communicating architecture decisions clearly and persuasively.
Required Qualifications
9 to 15 years of relevant experience in banking technology, enterprise architecture, or Digital Banking transformation. Strong background in Banking Architecture and Digital Banking ecosystems, including enterprise-scale solution design. Expertise in defining architectural patterns and standards for banking transformation and platform modernization. Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, and Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN). Hands-on experience with Core Banking platforms like Finacle, Temenos T24, Oracle Flexcube, Mambu, FIS, or Fiserv. Proficiency in API-led architecture, Digital Banking integrations, and API Management platforms. Experience in Cloud Transformation Programs, CI/CD, and DevSecOps architecture. Knowledge of enterprise data architecture for banking, including relational and NoSQL databases. Strong understanding of banking data models, transaction processing, and security standards. Deep insight into banking processes and operating models. Excellent consulting, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Experience in business process transformation and target operating model design. Ability to translate business requirements into scalable technology solutions. Proven leadership experience managing geographically distributed teams and mentoring technical staff.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
Experience across Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Digital Banking, Lending, Deposits, Payments, Transaction Banking, Treasury, Wealth Management, KYC, Regulatory Reporting, Open Banking, and Fintech Ecosystem Integration. Hands-on architecture leadership that combines domain expertise, technology delivery, and consulting skills. A collaborative, outcome-focused mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. EY offers a flexible and inclusive culture with continuous learning opportunities, leadership development, and mentorship programs. Comprehensive benefits include health and wellness packages, rewards, and advanced learning resources to support both professional and personal growth. EY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives are valued and individuals can thrive.
Join EY to build a distinctive career with global impact, supported by a culture that values your voice and perspective while contributing to a better working world.