Solutions Architect (Fintech)

Role Summary: -
The ideal talent for this role will own the technical and architectural decisions for the program, valuing simplicity and being willing to challenge technical constraints and procedures to achieve agile design. A good Solution Architect is keen to get hands-on, actively helping the teams solve the biggest problems. This individual is an executor as well as the visionary force behind the technical solution. They are responsible for planning and developing the architectural runway in collaboration with the Enterprise Architect.

Key Responsibilities: -
• Design the overall technological architecture of the product with the help of the teams and Enterprise Architect
• Guide Agile teams on technology strategy related to coding practices, continuous integration, an automated deployment
• Responsible for technical design and infrastructure/environments strategy, including deployments, ensuring that these are kept in line with an MVP mindset of ‘emerging architecture’
• Work with the team to help empower and provide the right tools to deliver sprint goals
• Mentor and coach the technical team, specifically with code quality when needed
• Identify and remove technical impediments
• Work with the Product Owner to align the roadmap with strengths and opportunities within the technical stack
• Constantly look for better ways of solving technical problems and designing solutions, not afraid to challenge the status quo
• Provide the teams with a roadmap for implementing software engineering practices for higher code quality

Knowledge Requirements: - Domain
Expertise: -
• Seen as an expert within the technical components of the domains/products
• Seasoned technical lead with deep insight into the newest technology trends
• Significant experience with Agile infrastructure, environments, and deployment strategies/technologies to drive efficient working practices and DevOps
• Can make architecture decisions at a team and product level
• Experience working on projects that span multiple organizations and business units

Agile/Digital Experience: -
• Experience in Agile Development as a developer, Tech Lead (or similar) preferred
• Understands the relationship between PO, Scrum Master, and rest of the team, with a strong sense of design thinking
• Experience managing technical priorities within the backlog

Individual Skills: -
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align the organization on complex technical decisions
• Active coach and mentor whose goals are to grow and maximize the team’s potential

Mindset & Behaviours: -
• High energy and passionate individual who inspires teammates to reach their maximum potential
• Excited about trying new solutions outside standard approved
• Embraces a culture of trust and complete transparency
• Promotes free thought – is energized by ideas from others in the team
• Brave and rebellious, willing to challenge the status quo