Enterprise Solution Architect: Secure, Cloud-Native Leader

We are looking for an experiencedSenior Solution Architectwith strong expertise inEnterprise Solution Architecture, Security Architecture, Cloud-Native Technologies, and Modern Application Designto support large-scale digital transformation initiatives within the banking sector.
The ideal candidate should possess extensive experience designing secure, scalable, resilient, and high-performing enterprise solutions across web, mobile, APIs, microservices, cloud platforms, and network security architectures. This role requires strong technical leadership, architecture governance, stakeholder management, and deep knowledge of cybersecurity best practices within enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities
Design and deliver end-to-end enterprise solution architectures aligned with business objectives and enterprise architecture standards.
Develop and maintain architecture standards, governance frameworks, reference architectures, design principles, and best practices.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, delivery teams, and technology leaders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Design architecture for enterprise web applications, mobile applications, APIs, microservices, and cloud-native ecosystems.
Ensure architecture aligns with user journeys, enterprise architectural patterns, security principles, scalability, resiliency, and performance requirements.
Produce high-level solution designs (HLD), low-level designs (LLD), architecture diagrams, and technical closely with Information Security teams to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise systems and banking and implement security policies, standards, and architecture guidelines across enterprise secure network architectures including:LANWANWLANSD-WANData Center NetworkingCloud NetworkingDesign secure enterprise environments using:Network SegmentationFirewallsVPNZero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)Network Access Control (NAC)Web Application Firewalls (WAF)Drive solution reviews, architecture governance, peer reviews, and technical design approvals.
Support Agile delivery teams by providing architectural guidance throughout the software development lifecycle.
Improve architecture delivery processes through automation, reusable design patterns, and reference architectures.
Mentor solution architects, engineers, and technical teams on architecture best practices and emerging technologies.
Required Technical SkillsEnterprise & Solution ArchitectureStrong experience designing enterprise-scale software solutions.
Expertise in solution architecture for:Web ApplicationsMobile ApplicationsAPIsMicroservicesEvent-driven ArchitecturesStrong understanding of software engineering principles and modern architecture designing highly available, resilient, scalable, and secure enterprise ArchitectureStrong expertise in:Microservices ArchitectureREST APIsAPI GatewaysEvent StreamingMessage BrokersIntegration ArchitectureMobile Application ArchitectureCloud-Native Application DesignSecurity ArchitectureStrong experience in:AuthenticationAuthorizationEncryptionApplication SecurityInfrastructure SecurityCloud SecurityLogging & MonitoringSecure API DesignOWASP Top 10Zero Trust ArchitectureHands-on experience implementing security frameworks including:ISO 27001NISTPCI-DSSMinimum3+ years of Cyber / Information Security experience.
Cloud & InfrastructureStrong hands-on experience with:KubernetesOpenShiftContainersService MeshVirtualizationCloud Native ArchitectureExperience with cloud platforms:Microsoft AzureAWSOracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)Red Hat OpenShiftNetwork SecurityStrong understanding of:FirewallsVPNIDS / IPSNetwork Access Control (NAC)Web Application Firewall (WAF)Proxy TechnologiesZero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)Network SegmentationLoad BalancingTraffic EngineeringApplication Delivery ControllersEnterprise Architecture ToolsExperience with:Enterprise ArchitectArchitecture Repository ToolsData Modelling ToolsArchitecture Governance FrameworksRequired Experience10+ years of experience in Solution Architecture within enterprise environments.5+ years designing enterprise web applications, mobile applications, APIs, and microservices.5+ years of experience working with cloud-native technologies.5+ years designing enterprise-scale distributed systems.3+ years of Cyber / Information Security experience.
Experience delivering architecture solutions within Banking or Financial Services is highly preferred.
Strong experience integrating enterprise applications across multiple technology ecosystems.
Preferred Domain ExperienceBankingFinancial ServicesDigital BankingEnterprise PlatformsCyber SecurityCloud TransformationRequired CompetenciesStrong enterprise architecture and solution design capability.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to balance business requirements, customer experience, scalability, resilience, and security.
Strong understanding o