Tech Architect - Banking - Global Consulting Firm - MBB - Contractual

Key responsibilities :

- Develop and implement a comprehensive digital and technology architecture for an Indian retail bank, as a part of a wider digital transformation project focused on the digitization of various customer/employee-facing journeys. The key areas for the architecture would include suitable applications, software platforms, integration architecture, tech stacks, devsecops pipeline

- Design and maintain the bank's technology architecture, including software, middleware, databases, integrations (external and internal), devsecops and other platform software with a preference for a modular modular/microservices-based enterprise and platform solution

- Provide oversight on cloud / IT infrastructure / network infrastructure requirements and related architecture

- Assess bank's existing architecture and hardware/software components to determine additional requirements

- Oversee the integration of various banking systems, applications and platforms to ensure seamless operations and data flows

- Assess new technology solutions, tools, vendors and ecosystem partners to support delivery of digital transformation project

- Evaluate cost-effectiveness, regulatory requirements, and risks associated with implementing new technologies within the bank's ecosystem

- Provide guidance on ancillary technology strategy matters (e.g., cloud strategy) and support stakeholder capacity building on technology architecture

Your Background :

- 10-20 years of experience in the IT industry, with a strong focus on banking

- Deep understanding of bank architecture, including CBS, CRM, LPS, and channel applications

- Familiarity with integration challenges and solutions within banking systems

- Basic understanding of IT infrastructure, including cloud and network requirements

- Relevant degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; professional certifications such as PMP, TOGAF, or cloud certifications are highly desirable

- Experience in both industry roles and consulting, with a preference for candidates who have worked on large-scale digital transformation projects

- This is a contractual opportunity and will be on an initial 12-month contract with room for further extension. This project is based out of Kolkata, and the selected consultant would need to be onsite for the entirety of the project duration.