Description

Responsibilities: 
•    Oversee hands-on Proofs of Concept (PoCs) evaluating edge computing, IoT branch sensors, and cloud migration frameworks. 
•    Direct development and engineering teams across solution design, code reviews, and containerized deployment (Kubernetes/Docker) pipelines. 
•    Drive the modernization of local branch hardware, SD-WAN networking, low-latency transaction routing, and real-time ledger synchronization. 
•    Ensure solution adherence to banking regulatory standards, PCI-DSS compliance, data privacy laws, and robust disaster recovery protocols. 
•    Manage technical debt and legacy migration roadmaps using strangler fig and incremental refactoring patterns to minimize operational risk. 
•    Present architectural blueprints, risk assessments, and investment cases to executive stakeholders and technical governing boards. 

Mandatory Skills: 
•    Branch & Core Banking: Advanced knowledge of Legacy Core Banking Systems (FIS, Temenos, Finacle, Thought Machine), Branch Automation, Kiosk/Teller Applications. 
•    Modernization Patterns: Expertise in Strangler Fig Pattern, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Microservices Architecture, Monolith Deconstruction. 
•    Infrastructure & Edge: Proficient in Edge Computing, Hybrid Cloud Architecture (AWS / Azure / GCP), SD-WAN, Distributed Branch Network Design. 

Preferred Skills: 
•    Security & Compliance: Familiarity with PCI-DSS, Zero Trust Architecture, Biometric Security, Data Encryption at Rest/In-Transit, ISO27001. 
•    Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Knowledge of TOGAF / Zachman Frameworks, Enterprise Architecture Governance, Executive Communication, Vendor Evaluation. 

Required Qualification:
•    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
•    Relevant certifications are a plus

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree