Lead Solution Architect

We are looking for an  Enterprise Architecture Analyst  to support our architecture team in developing and maintaining reference architectures, standards, and best practices. This is an excellent opportunity to gain  hands-on experience in enterprise architecture  within a Financial Services organization undergoing large-scale  digital transformation .

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in developing and documenting  reference architectures ,  technology standards , and  best practices
Analyze current systems and document  architecture, processes , and  dependencies
Support in creating  roadmaps  to evolve from the current architecture state to a defined target state
Participate in  architecture design reviews  and provide input on solution alignment with architecture standards
Identify opportunities to enhance  architecture governance  across projects and suggest process improvements
Conduct research on  new technologies , industry trends, and best practices to propose innovative architectural solutions
Evaluate  emerging technologies  for alignment with enterprise architecture strategy
Collaborate with architects, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure  architectural alignment  with business goals

Qualifications:

Enrolled in or recently graduated from a  Bachelor's or Master's degree  in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Knowledge of  cloud computing concepts  (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS); exposure to  AWS, Azure, Google Cloud , or  Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
Understanding of  application design patterns  and  microservices architecture
Familiarity with  application modernization  tools and processes (nice to have)
Experience using  architecture modeling tools  (Lucidchart, Draw.io, Archi Mate, or Visio) is a plus
Basic knowledge of  AI/ML concepts  and platforms is a plus
Strong understanding of  architectural principles , standards, and best practices
Excellent  analytical, documentation, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work  collaboratively  with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment