Description :
Key Responsibilities :
Architectural Leadership :
- Define, design, and govern the architecture for modern card-issuing platforms leveraging microservices, event-driven, and cloud-native principles.
Solution Design :
Translate business requirements into technical architecture and high-level designs covering application, data, infrastructure, and security layers.Technical Governance :
Ensure architectural compliance with enterprise standards, scalability, performance, and security guidelines.Cross-functional Collaboration :
Partner with product managers, engineering leads, and business stakeholders to design composable, API-first, and reusable services.Innovation & Modernization :
Drive modernization of legacy card systems to cloud-based architectures and integration with open banking APIs.Framework Implementation :
Apply relevant banking frameworks such as BIAN, ISO20022, and Open Banking standards to solution design.End-to-End Delivery :
Oversee the implementation lifecycle from concept to production, ensuring alignment with architectural principles and DevSecOps practices.Mentorship :
Guide development teams on best practices for system design, scalability, and cloud adoption.Primary Skills :
Architecture & Design Patterns : Microservices, Cloud-native, API-First, Event-driven, and Composable Architecture stylesTechnology Stack : Java, Spring Boot / Quarkus, REST APIs, PostgreSQL or any RDBMS, Kubernetes, KafkaCertifications (Preferred) : TOGAF or Cloud certifications (AWS / GCP / Azure Solution Architect)Domain Expertise : Card Issuing, BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later)Experience Requirements :
Total Experience : Minimum 15 years overall, with 5+ years as a Solution Architect or Product Architect in a FinTech environmentDomain Experience : Strong background in Cards domain ideally with hands-on experience designing and implementing modern card platforms using cloud-native and microservices architecturesPlatform Experience (Preferred) : VisionPlus / FirstVision hands-on coding experience preferred (not just BA-level involvement)Industry Frameworks : Familiarity with BIAN, Open Banking, and ISO 20022Architecture Breadth : Proven experience designing solutions for :
Scalable Web ArchitecturesAPI-First DesignEvent-Driven SystemsCloud-Native / Serverless ComputingDevSecOps IntegrationData Migration and IntegrationSolution Coverage : Delivered end-to-end solutions spanning Application, Data, Infrastructure, and Security layers(ref : hirist.tech)