Solution Architect (Python)
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Job Summary
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect (Python) to lead the architecture design and delivery of next-generation digital banking solutions built on Thought Machine Vault. This role combines deep hands-on expertise in Python engineering with end-to-end solution architecture responsibilities ensuring scalability compliance and high-quality delivery across complex financial product implementations.
You will work closely with client stakeholders Product Owners Business Analysts and Technical Leads to shape product logic steer architectural decisions and govern the overall technical integrity of smart contract solutions within large digital banking transformations.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Solution Design
Define and own the end-to-end architecture for Smart Contract solutions on Vault including product lifecycle design posting instructions hooks and version upgrade strategy
Translate business requirements into scalable maintainable financial product architectures
Ensure designs comply with banking standards accounting rules (double-entry) and Vaults architectural constraints
Govern API interactions data models schedules workflows and integration points across the digital banking ecosystem
Drive and facilitate architecture reviews technical decision records and risk assessments
Technical Leadership & Governance
Provide architectural oversight for multiple Smart Contract development teams; ensure consistency in design code quality and best practices.
Mentor Technical Leads and Developers on Vault smart contract patterns testing frameworks and release governance.
Define coding standards testing strategies (unit/integration/E2E) and CI/CD structure for Smart Contract deliveries.
Oversee defect triage production issue investigation and root-cause analysis for posting failures schedule conflicts and financial calculation discrepancies.
Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management
Act as thetechnical authorityin all Smart Contract discussions with clients and senior stakeholders.
Conduct solution workshops to clarify product logic workflows schedule design fees interest and accounting postings.
Explain architectural trade-offs and guide clients toward scalable compliant and future-ready product designs.
Collaborate closely with Product Owners BAs and Delivery Managers to align expectations and delivery priorities.
Solution Delivery
Partner with DevOps QA Infrastructure and Security teams to ensure seamless deployment and release governance.
Oversee smart contract versioning migration plans schedule evolution and feature upgrade paths.
Ensure observability monitoring and debugging practices are in place for all environments.
Own delivery roadmaps architecture backlog sprint planning input and risk mitigation strategies.
Innovation & Practice Development
Continuously refine best practices for Smart Contract engineering and architecture.
Evaluate emerging Vault features tooling and industry trends to drive modernization.
Contribute to GFTs global Smart Contract knowledge base and upskilling initiatives.
Required Skills & Experience
12 years of backend engineering or solution design experience with strong Python fundamentals.
Deep knowledge of Vault architecture: posting instructions hooks ledgers workflows versioning and schedules.
Proven experience designing complex financial products (e.g. lending savings CASA cards fees interest products).
Strong understanding ofmicroservicesarchitecture CQRS event-driven systems and API integrations.
Solid experience in CI/CD Git branching strategies automated testing and DevOps practices.
Excellent client-facing communication: able to simplify complex technical concepts for business stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience leading multi-team delivery in agile environments.
Nice-to-Have
Background in core banking retail banking or financial institutions.
Understanding ofaccounting principles: double-entry bookkeeping reconciliation financial events.
Experience with Vault UI Vault workflow orchestration or TM certifications.
Familiarity with cloud-native architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP) Docker Kubernetes and monitoring tools.
What We Offer
Competitive salary & performance-based bonuses.
Premium healthcare & wellness programs.
Global exposure across large-scale digital banking engagements.
Continuous upskilling in Smart Contract engineering cloud and architecture pathways.
A collaborative innovative and inclusive engineering culture.
(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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Key Skills
- Business Process
- VMware
- Cloud
- HTML5
- Windows
- Project managements
- AWS
- Infrastructure
- Web Services
- JQuery
- Java
- Computer Engineering
- Solutions design
- Technical Solutions
- Analytics
About Company
We see opportunity in technology. In domains such as cloud, AI, mainframe modernisation, DLT and IoT, we blend established practice with new thinking to help our clients stay ahead.
