Senior Solutions Architect
Overview :
Our Clients Alternate Solutions Group, under Capital Markets Technology, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Architect to work closely with the Senior Director of the group as well as the Team, to design and develop a strategic product and technology roadmap. This roadmap will focus on one of our clients key product, which is a white-label solution offered to clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architecture, product strategy, and technology integration, with the ability to translate business goals into scalable, forward-thinking technical solutions.
Daily Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with our client and other key stakeholders to gather requirements and define the strategic objectives for the product roadmap
- Design, develop, and document the product and technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with business priorities and future scalability
- Lead architecture design sessions, creating blueprints for system integration, platform enhancements, and scalability improvements
- Partner with development teams, product managers, and business leaders to ensure seamless implementation of roadmap initiatives
- Evaluate current systems and identify opportunities for modernization and optimization, including cloud-based solutions and automated processes
- Ensure architecture designs comply with security, compliance, and regulatory standards
- Act as a key advisor to our client on best practices, industry trends, and innovative technologies to enhance product offerings
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Payments, Delivery, and other Stakeholders, to align architectural goals across the organization
- Prepare presentations and documentation to communicate roadmap progress and obtain stakeholder buy-in
Must-Haves :
Experience in Solution Architecture, product strategy, or technology consulting, preferably in financial services or capital markets or fintechAzure Cloud experienceDatabase, API & System Integration experienceMicrosoft Architecture experienceMicroservice InfrastructureStrong expertise in designing and implementing technology roadmaps for complex productsDeep understanding of Payments, FX, Currency Conversion, Multi-Currency Pricing, Cross-Border Payment Solutions, FX Risk Management Tools, International Payment Gateways, Peer-to-Peer Currency Exchange Platforms or similar financial technology productsExperience with modern architectural practices, including cloud computing (Azure preferred), microservices, and APIsStrong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business teamsProven track record of delivering scalable, secure, and innovative architectural solutionsExperience with vendor evaluation and management for technology solutionsNice-to-Haves :
Previous experience with white-label products or servicesHands-on experience with automation technologies and building centers of excellenceKnowledge of payments processing, POS systems, or similar domainsFamiliarity with emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, or advanced data analytics for product innovationStrong project management or leadership skills to drive roadmap implementation