We are seeking a highly experienced
Principal Architect / Enterprise Architecture Lead
to drive architecture strategy and technology transformation across large-scale financial services platforms. This role requires a seasoned technology leader with deep expertise in
enterprise architecture, cloud modernization, data platforms, integration architecture, cards and payments systems, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives
.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working within banking and financial services environments, leading architecture decisions across
Cards Modernization, Collections, Customer Platforms, Data, and Integration ecosystems
.
Key Responsibilities
Define and drive enterprise architecture strategy aligned to business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Lead architecture design across data, application, integration, cloud, and platform domains.
Drive modernization of legacy banking and cards platforms into scalable cloud-native architectures.
Provide architectural leadership for large transformation programs involving Cards, Payments, Collections, and Customer platforms.
Design scalable data solutions leveraging Snowflake, PySpark, and cloud-native technologies.
Establish enterprise-wide architecture standards, governance, and best practices.
Partner with business stakeholders, engineering leaders, product teams, and delivery managers to define technology roadmaps.
Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Ensure architecture alignment across security, resilience, scalability, and regulatory requirements.
Mentor architects, principal engineers, and engineering teams while driving engineering excellence.
Mandatory Skills & Experience
15+ years of overall technology experience.
5+ years in Enterprise Architecture,



Principal Architect, Chief Architect, or Principal Engineering leadership roles.
Proven experience defining enterprise technology roadmaps and architecture governance frameworks.
Experience leading large-scale transformation programs in Banking and Financial Services.
Data & Analytics
Strong expertise in:
Snowflake
PySpark
Data Lakehouse Architecture
Data Warehousing
Real-time and Batch Data Processing
Strong hands-on experience with:
AWS Cloud
Data Hosting Platforms (DHP)
API-led Integration
Application & Integration Technologies
Strong background in:
REST APIs
Messaging Platforms
Kafka/Event Streaming
Service-Oriented & Distributed Architectures
Domain Expertise
Cards Modernization Programs
HPS (High Performance Switching)
Collections Platforms
PCC (Payments/Card Control Platforms)
Core Banking & Financial Services Systems
Digital Banking Transformation
Desired Experience
Experience working with Tier-1 banks or large financial institutions.
Exposure to payments, acquiring, issuing, merchant services, or card management platforms.
Experience with architecture review boards and executive-level stakeholder management.
Strong understanding of security, compliance, and regulatory frameworks within financial services.
Experience managing globally distributed engineering teams.
Strategic thinking and business acumen.
Architecture governance and decision-making.
Technology innovation and modernization leadership.
Robust influencing and communication skills.
Mentoring and developing high-performing engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
TOGAF Certification preferred.
AWS Solutions Architect Certification preferred.
Financial Services or Payments industry certifications are highly desirable.

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