Principal Solution Architect (Financial Services)

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Are you ready to join the forefront of technology as a Principal Solution Architect in Netcompany? 

Joining us as a Principal Solution Architect, you will lead the technical direction of the Core Banking business unit and act as the senior architectural voice across the Financial Services delivery unit.

As a Principal Solution Architect you will:

• Own the target architecture for the Core Banking re-platforming. Choose the technology stack, define the architectural patterns, and design the migration approach.
• Partner with the Financial Services delivery teams as well as Sales teams on presales activities. Lead technical workshops with potential clients, translate the client's functional and non-functional requirements into a technical solution and actively participate on on-site discussions with potential clients.
• Continuously investigate new technologies, frameworks and patterns relevant to financial services  (e.g modern cloud platforms, real-time payments architectures, AI/ML application in banking) and run various PoCs (Proof of Concepts) in order to develop architectural concepts for new initiatives.
• Set engineering standars for the Unit. Lead the architecture council, establish lightweight processes for architectural decisions, mentor senior engineers and technically lead on architectural thinking. 

What would make you a fit for the role:

• 10+ years in software architecture with at least 5 years in financial services.
• Demonstrable track record of architecting a banking system or comparable platform.
• Presales and client-facing architecture experience.
• Experience in leading a legacy-to-modern modernization in financial services.
• Strong technical communication : Excellent at producing clear architectural documentation and comfortable in presenting to engineers and bank executives.
• Hands-on credibility : Can still read code, prototype concepts and engage at the level of technical detail when required.
• Familiarity with modern stacks like Java, .NET, modern relational and NoSQL databases, Kafka, Kubernetes, and common cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Being a part of the Netcompany team, you will be provided with: 

• The opportunity to work in a modern environment & in a hybrid working model
• A seamless onboarding experience and a buddy to support you on your first steps
• A competitive compensation & benefits package
• Health and life insurance program
• Meal and commuting allowance
• Well-being activities (on premises)
• Continuous learning opportunities using the most modern methods (unlimited access to Udemy for Business, ad-hoc trainings)
• A personalized development plan for targeted career growth

If you are looking forward to be part of a diverse environment, and have the opportunity to work alongside well-experienced professionals, on challenging, large-scale projects that directly impact millions of citizens around the globe, then this is the place to be!

By joining Netcompany in Athens, you will be part of a vivid team of 2,300+ tech professionals. When at the office, you'll have the flexibility to work from our three modern, sustainable, and state-of-the-art offices!

Please upload your CV in English via the Apply button. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

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