Lead Architect
Core
Lead the design and governance of the bank's integration architecture, enabling scalable, secure, and resilient connectivity between core banking and the broader ecosystem.
Role type
Lead Architect (Integration & API)
Builds
Scalable, secure integration patterns connecting core banking (Temenos Transact) with digital channels, fintechs, and third-party systems.
Domain
Financial Technology / Banking Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
API design (REST, GraphQL), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI), asynchronous integration (Kafka, MQ, EventBridge, Pub/Sub), integration patterns (Saga, Orchestration, API Gateway, Adapter Pattern), API Gateways and ESBs (WSO2, Apigee, Kong, MuleSoft), containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift), CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps), observability tools (ELK, Prometheus/Grafana, OpenTelemetry), security standards (OAuth2, OIDC, mTLS, IAM, secrets management)
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Temenos Transact, WSO2, Apigee, Kong, MuleSoft, Kafka, MQ, EventBridge, Pub/Sub, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry
Responsibilities
Define integration architecture based on APIs, microservices, and event-driven patterns; Design a flexible banking ecosystem minimizing tight coupling with the core banking platform; Select and govern integration patterns (API Gateway, Event Bus, Orchestration Services, ESB, etc.); Design strategies for high availability, resilience, scalability, and observability; Propose hybrid or cloud-native architecture blueprints aligned with the bank's strategy; Establish API governance standards including versioning, security, throttling, and monitoring; Define guidelines for development, integration, testing, and environments; Oversee integrations with third parties, vendors, fintechs, and digital channels; Provide technical leadership to development, integration, and DevOps teams; Review designs, ensure technical quality, and drive knowledge sharing; Coordinate API enablement and digital transformation initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
