Global Head, Architecture
Core
Senior technology leader and principal engineer shaping the technology direction of a complex, regulated financial-services estate, ensuring strategy is grounded in engineering reality and operational outcomes.
Role type
Senior IC principal engineer and architect (enterprise solutions)
Builds
Enterprise solutions combining data, software, and services for demanding financial markets
Domain
Financial services (tier-1 banking, capital markets) + Enterprise Architecture + Cloud
Required skills
Technology leadership in tier-1 banking, hands-on engineering expertise, distributed/event-driven systems, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), security, regulatory compliance, AI/analytics in production, agent-based systems, knowledge graphs
Preferred skills
Strategic thinking, influential leadership without formal authority, coaching and mentoring senior engineers
Technologies
AWS, Azure, GCP, agent-based systems, knowledge graphs, semantic data models
Responsibilities
Partner with Head of Technology to shape and stress-test technology strategy against engineering and regulatory constraints; engage with senior engineering leaders to turn strategy into buildable designs; step in during major incidents and recovery efforts; act as engineering authority leading through influence; balance long-term strategy with near-term delivery and operational resilience; represent technology direction to clients and stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with 25+ years experience
