Solution Architect IRC277075

Description

Key Responsibilities:
Architecture & Design
Lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-impact consumer FinTech platforms that power digital banking experiences, co-branded credit cards, embedded finance, and personalized financial tools.
Design and develop robust architecture for mobile, web, and CE applications.
Articulate end-to-end engineering solutions and define architectural vision for banking-as-a-service (BaaS), card issuance and processing, digital identity and onboarding, customer insights, and secure integrations with partners and FinTech providers.
Articulate choice of technologies and patterns using Microservice architecture, OAuth 2.0, Open ID Connect, SOAP, REST, and other frameworks, platforms, and open source.
Build applications with strict security protocols that are not vulnerable to attacks.
Create and implement comprehensive mobile application architectures for both iOS and Android platforms, focusing on scalability, performance, and maintainability.
Design modular, reusable components and manage complex state and data flows.
Oversee the integration of mobile applications with backend services, APIs, and third-party systems, ensuring seamless functionality and data flow.
Maintain system documentation, architecture blueprints, and technical standards to guide development and cross-team partnerships.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:
7-10 years of experience in financial services, FinTech, or digital banking environments with customer-facing product delivery.
Experience in enterprise systems architecture, software engineering, or infrastructure design at scale.
5+ years of experience crafting or integrating consumer banking platforms, credit card issuance systems, or BaaS platforms (e.g., Galileo, Marqeta, Synapse, Bond, Unit).
Experience working with KYC/AML vendors, fraud prevention tools, or financial data aggregators (e.g., Alloy, Persona, Plaid, Trustly, MX).
4-7 years of experience in mobile and web application architecture for financial products, including account opening, card activation, and account servicing.
Experience crafting compliant FinTech systems within the framework of PCI DSS, SOC 2, and other regulatory obligations.
Proficiency in mobile development frameworks and platforms (e.g., Swift, Objective C, Xcode, Java, Kotlin, Android SDK, React Native, Flutter or Xamarin).
Deep understanding of architectural patterns such as MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture, and their application in mobile development.
Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and web services integration.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and mobile-specific cloud solutions.
Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Bitrise).
Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and strategies for mobile applications.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Professional Attributes:
Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work in agile environments, participate in daily status meetings, and provide demos at the end of sprints.
Critical thinker, able to take broad direction and fill in gaps.

Job responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Collaboration
Collaborate with multi-discipline client teams, product managers, UX designers, and engineers to solve complex problems, define features, and implement solutions.
Provide technical guidance and leadership to development teams, conducting code reviews and enforcing coding standards.
Represent the team in architectural and technical discussions with other engineering teams.
Mentor team members on best coding practices and ensure quality planning and processes.
Requirement Gathering & Evaluation
Responsible for understanding and analyzing requirements based on client communications.
Review UX and technical requirements and evaluate compliance with submission guidelines (e.g., Apple store).
Technical assessment and estimation of new product features.
Identify and evaluate internal/external technology (vendors, frameworks/APIs) to integrate with mobile applications.
Security & Compliance
Ensure secure architecture and data design for customer onboarding, credit decisioning, account servicing, and financial transactions.
Champion privacy, data protection, and regulatory compliance (including PCI, GLBA, CFPB, Reg E, GDPR, HIPAA, OWASP) across consumer-facing FinTech platforms.
Optimization & Innovation
Optimize mobile applications for speed, responsiveness, and user experience.
Lead proof-of-concept initiatives to test emerging FinTech capabilities such as credit scoring models, instant issuing, and account verification innovations.
Stay updated with the latest mobile technologies and trends, evaluating their potential impact on products.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders. 

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.