Description
We are looking for a Java Architect to join a long-term collaboration with one of Romania’s leading banks and play a key role in shaping the architecture of modern banking solutions.
In this role, you will work across several projects in the financial domain, helping design and evolve scalable IT systems that support digital banking and asset-backed lending. You will collaborate closely with the client, business stakeholders, and technology teams, providing architectural guidance and making key technical decisions.
You will also help drive the evolution of the bank’s IT architecture in line with its IT Strategy, evaluate and select technologies, and ensure that new solutions fit seamlessly into the existing architecture. A key part of the role will be the cross-alignment between the Information Systems and Technology Division and the Business Intelligence and Reporting Competence Center.
You will work in an Agile/Scrum environment and have the opportunity to influence architectural decisions across multiple projects while working closely with experienced stakeholders on the client side.
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Requirements
- 7+ years of IT experience, including at least 2 years in banking IT, with a strong understanding of banking products, processes, and financial markets.
- Strong background in IT architecture and enterprise technologies, including Java/J2EE, EAI, SOA, databases, application servers, and IT infrastructure.
- Good knowledge of IT architecture standards and frameworks, such as TOGAF, as well as application development and software modelling practices.
- Experience designing and evolving complex IT solutions in large corporate environments, with an understanding of modern technology trends and enterprise architecture.
- Ability to analyse business and customer requirements, assess technical solutions, and contribute to IT strategy and roadmap development.
- Experience with banking IT applications and a solid understanding of how technology supports business processes.
- Knowledge of Oracle AQ and experience with IT assessment/estimation tools would be a plus.
Job responsibilities
Delivery Responsibilities
- Manages the architecture of the bank’s IT systems.
- Designs architecture solutions for the bank’s IT systems in compliance with the bank’s IT architecture and technology standards.
- Ensures cross-alignment between the Information Systems and Technology Division and the Business Intelligence and Reporting Competence Center regarding proposed architecture solutions and the evolution of the bank’s IT systems architecture.
- Acts as the Project Technical Lead for complex solutions and ensures continuous, collaborative support for technical analysts, including the delivery of the solution’s Building Permit.
- Documents and stores information and/or system architecture models and data structure models. Maintains records of all updates and/or changes to the system architecture and data structure information.
- Ensures the consistency of the bank’s data model in cooperation with other IT Divisions of the bank.
- Performs technical evaluations of projects and technical solutions and verifies compliance with the architectural principles defined in the bank’s IT Strategy. Where needed, defines recommendations for changing these principles or requires the definition of alternative solutions.
Solution Definition
- Breaks down complex technical solutions into IT system components in compliance with architectural separation principles and organisational areas of responsibility. Also ensures that critical elements such as development, implementation, migration, logistics, acquisitions, and data compatibility have been considered.
- Contributes to effort and cost estimations.
- Reviews requirements for the evolution of the technical architecture supporting the bank’s IT systems, ensuring compatibility between the systems’ architecture and business continuity requirements.
- Supports the selection of software products to be integrated into the architecture of the bank’s IT systems by performing technical assessments of the proposed solutions.
- Contributes to the definition of architecture, security, design, and development standards and procedures, and monitors their effective enforcement. Ensures consistency between software/hardware acquisition plans and system architecture and data requirements.
- Participates in defining the principles for the architectural evolution of the bank’s IT systems. Proposes solutions for modernising existing architectures based on technological market developments.
- Contributes to the development of the IT roadmap, which is part of the bank’s IT Strategy.
- Provides advice and upstream support to ensure the appropriate scoping of Business Requirements during the high-level concept design of IT solutions.
- Monitors technology trends and assesses how they fit with the bank’s specific architecture and business requirements.
Quality Assurance
- Controls the quality of deliverables from internal and external resources by establishing a quality assurance process.
- Assesses internal and external resources and provides regular feedback to team members and relevant vendors.
Methods, Processes and Standards
- Is responsible for the proactive and continuous improvement of processes and communication flows within their area of responsibility.
- Supervises the definition, evolution, and maintenance of business and technical analysis, documentation, and design standards within the area of responsibility.
Group-Related Responsibilities
- Ensures and verifies the integration of the relevant areas with Group standards and procedures.
- Ensures participation in Group activities related to the area of responsibility.
What we offer
Empowering Projects: With 500+ clients spanning diverse industries and domains, we provide an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies. As a team, we engineer digital products that positively impact people’s lives.
Empowering Growth: We foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Our dedication is to provide timely and comprehensive assistance for every consultant through our dedicated Learning & Development team, ensuring their continuous growth and success.
DE&I Matters: At GlobalLogic, we deeply value and embrace diversity. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment.
Career Development: Our corporate culture places a strong emphasis on career development, offering abundant opportunities for growth. Regular interactions with our teams ensure their engagement, motivation, and recognition. We empower our team members to pursue their career goals with confidence and enthusiasm.
Comprehensive Benefits: In addition to equitable compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes the overall well-being of our consultants. We genuinely care about their health and strive to create a positive work environment.
Flexible Opportunities: At GlobalLogic, we prioritize work-life balance by offering flexible opportunities tailored to your lifestyle. Explore relocation and rotation options for diverse cultural and professional experiences in different countries with our company.
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.
