ED, Core Banking Tech Strategy & Architecture Lead - SMBC
Core
Define, design, and champion the end-to-end target-state architecture, platform strategy, and integration roadmap for core banking and payments transformation at a global financial institution.
Role type
Senior IC enterprise technology strategy and architecture lead
Builds
Modular, API-led, microservices-based core banking and payments platforms
Domain
Banking / Financial Services / Core Banking Systems
Required skills
Enterprise architecture, Core banking modernization, Microservices design, API-led connectivity, Data migration strategy, Non-functional requirements (NFRs), Technical governance, Vendor management, Team leadership, Cross-border regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Legacy system modernization, Event-driven architecture, Containerization, Agile/DevOps methodologies, Executive stakeholder management
Technologies
Microservices, API-led connectivity, Containerization, Event-driven architecture
Responsibilities
Partner with enterprise architecture and business leadership to define target-state architecture and integration roadmap; Drive technical vision for modernizing legacy platforms into modular, API-led, microservices-based capabilities; Establish robust engineering standards, NFRs, and design patterns; Lead technical engagement with core banking software vendors and system integrators; Lead, mentor, and scale high-performing multidisciplinary technology teams; Oversee full technical delivery lifecycle from design to zero-downtime cutover.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight