Job Openings Technology Architect

About the job Technology Architect

JOB PURPOSE: 

  • Work with the Technology Architecture Head in documenting current technology architecture and establishing to-be technology architecture of the bank taking into consideration current business needs and future business goals.
  • Ensure consistency in Technology Architecture by establishing standards and guiding project solution designs and implementations to align with established technology architecture.
  • Help develop technology roadmap for the bank, aligning with Enterprise Architecture Team and coordinating with development teams, infrastructure teams, other internal teams and involved 3rd party/vendors to identify and lead execution of individual projects that need to be implemented to achieve to-be technology architecture.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain close coordination within Enterprise Architecture Team to ensure alignment of Technology Architecture with the overall Enterprise Architecture of the bank
  • Document current Technology Architecture and establish To-Be Technology Architecture
    • Analyze and document Current Technology Architecture (On-premise, Cloud, Network)
    • Establish and document To-Be Technology Architecture of the bank taking into consideration current business needs and future business goals
  • Help develop technology roadmap for the bank
    • Create a roadmap from Current to To-Be Technology Architecture
    • Coordinate with development teams, infrastructure teams, other internal teams and involved 3rd party/vendors to identify individual projects that need to be implemented to achieve To-Be Technology Architecture
    • Facilitate execution/delivery of roadmap towards To-Be Technology Architecture
  • Assist the Technology Architecture Head to establish, document and enforce Technology Architecture Standards
    • Establish standards on designing and implementing Technology Architecture (On-premise, Cloud, Network)
    • Create and maintain a repository of Technology Architecture design/artifacts
    • Provide guidance and perform necessary checks and audits to ensure enforcement of established guidelines
  • Provide consultation services on Technology Architecture, as needed:
    • Serve as consultant to business units and business analysis teams for analysis of projects/initiatives
    • Serve as consultant to development teams, infrastructure teams and other architects for solutioning and design of projects/initiatives
    • Present reports, updates and initiatives to Senior Management, Executive Management and/or Board, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information-technology, engineering, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience; Post Graduate degree in computer science, information-technology, engineering, system analysis or a related study is an advantage
  • TOGAF Certification is an advantage but not required
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in at least two IT disciplines, such as technology architecture, server and network administration/management, database administration/management, or cloud administration/management
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Technology Architecture, with hands-on experience in designing and implementing digital transformation projects such as infrastructure modernization, cloud migration, containerization, and DevSecOps implementation
  • Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies, platforms and processing environments
  • Good understanding of strategic, new and emerging technology trends, and the practical application of existing, new and emerging technologies to new and evolving business and operating models
  • Good understanding of product management, agile principles and development methodologies and capability of supporting agile teams by providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact and risks, taking account of technical and architectural debt
  • Experience working in banking or a relevant industry is an advantage but not required.
  • Experience in developing architecture blueprints, strategies and roadmaps
  • Experience in delivering presentations to senior-level executives and technical audiences
  • Knowledge and experience in Banking Systems (Core Banking System, Loan Management System, Credit Cards, ATM Host, etc) an advantage
  • Knowledge and experience in Temenos, Narada, etc. is an advantage



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