Role Summary
We are seeking aseasoned Solution Architect with a strong background inbanking transformation based inHanoi or Ho Chi Minh City as long as you have the right expertise and can travel when needed.
The ideal candidate will have:
Proven experience in leading complex architectural designs in financial institutions
Strong technical depth
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Preferablypre-sales experience though this isnot mandatoryif the candidatedemonstratesexceptional technical and banking architecture capability.
Key Activities
Design and implementend-to-end solution architectures for banking transformation payments cards channels and modernization programs.
Evaluate current banking systems identify limitations and propose scalable and sustainable architecture roadmaps.
Collaborate with business stakeholders product owners and subject matter experts to define and align solution blueprints.
Coordinate and manage cross-functional technical teams to ensure successful delivery of robust scalable and secure solutions.
Ensure architectural integrity and consistency across platforms and components in the banking ecosystem.
Identify communicate and mitigateRisks Assumptions Issues and Decisions (RAID)throughout the lifecycle of the program.
Provide thought leadership and define best practices architecture standards and frameworks in alignment with industry trends.
Required Skills
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technologyorrelatedfields.
Minimum4 years of experiencein aSolution Architector equivalent senior technical roleand total experience of 12 years.
Strong experience in the banking domainor working with financial institutions is essential.
Expertise inenterprise architecture microservices software design patterns and API-driven designs.
Hands-on experience withevent-driven architecture integration and modern application stacks.
Technically articulate with excellentproblem-solving skills strong attention to detail and the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability tofrequentlytravel onsitefor client engagements workshops and solution presentations.
Preferred Skills
Proficiencyin JavaorGolangand associated frameworks.
Strong focus on scalability resilience and performance optimization.
Pre-sales or technical sales experienceis highly desirable particularly in supporting solutioning and revenue generation.
Experience in leading or coordinating technical teams across distributed environments.
Exposure toinfrastructureAWScloud platform security frameworks and databases.
Certifications or experience in architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or similar are a plus.
(Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not received a response from GFT regarding your application within 10 workdays please consider that we have decided to proceed with other candidates. We truly appreciate your interest in GFT and thank you for your understanding)
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