Java Architect (Finance)

Job Description

We are looking for a Java Architect to join a long-term collaboration with one of Romania’s leading banks and play a key role in shaping the architecture of modern banking solutions.

In this role, you will work across several projects in the financial domain, helping design and evolve scalable IT systems that support digital banking. You will collaborate closely with the client, business stakeholders, and technology teams, providing architectural guidance and making key technical decisions.

You will also help drive the evolution of the bank’s IT architecture in line with its IT Strategy, evaluate and select technologies, and ensure that new solutions fit seamlessly into the existing architecture. A key part of the role will be the cross-alignment between the Information Systems and Technology Division and the Business Intelligence and Reporting Competence Center.

You will work in an Agile/Scrum environment and have the opportunity to influence architectural decisions across multiple projects while working closely with experienced stakeholders on the client side.

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Requirements

• 7+ years of IT experience, including at least 2 years in banking IT, with a strong understanding of banking products, processes, and financial markets.
• Strong background in IT architecture and enterprise technologies, including Java/J2EE, EAI, SOA, databases, application servers, and IT infrastructure.
• Good knowledge of IT architecture standards and frameworks, such as TOGAF, as well as application development and software modelling practices.
• Experience designing and evolving complex IT solutions in large corporate environments, with an understanding of modern technology trends and enterprise architecture.
• Ability to analyse business and customer requirements, assess technical solutions, and contribute to IT strategy and roadmap development.
• Experience with banking IT applications and a solid understanding of how technology supports business processes.
• Knowledge of Oracle AQ and experience with IT assessment/estimation tools would be a plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the architecture of the bank’s IT systems, designing solutions in compliance with the bank’s architecture and technology standards and ensuring alignment with the IT Strategy.
• Act as a Project Technical Lead for complex solutions, providing architectural guidance and continuous support to technical analysts, including the delivery of the solution’s Building Permit.
• Ensure cross-alignment between the Information Systems and Technology Division and the Business Intelligence and Reporting Competence Center, as well as consistency of the bank’s system and data architecture across IT Divisions.
• Break down complex technical solutions into IT system components, ensuring alignment with architectural separation principles and organisational responsibilities, while considering development, implementation, migration, logistics, acquisitions, data compatibility, and business continuity requirements.
• Evaluate projects, technical solutions, software products, and technologies, ensuring their technical suitability, compatibility with the existing architecture, and compliance with architectural principles.
• Contribute to effort and cost estimations and provide architectural guidance on the appropriate scoping of Business Requirements during the high-level design of IT solutions.
• Define and continuously improve architecture, security, design, and development standards and procedures, and ensure their effective implementation across relevant projects and teams.
• Drive the evolution and modernisation of the bank’s IT architecture by monitoring technology trends, assessing their relevance, and proposing solutions aligned with business and technology needs.
• Contribute to the development of the IT roadmap as part of the bank’s IT Strategy and ensure alignment between software/hardware acquisition plans, system architecture, and data requirements.
• Ensure the quality of deliverables from internal and external resources, including quality assurance, resource assessment, and regular feedback to team members and vendors.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, communication flows, and business and technical documentation and design standards within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure alignment with relevant Group standards and procedures and contribute to Group activities related to the area of responsibility.

What we offer

Empowering Projects: With 500+ clients spanning diverse industries and domains, we provide an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies. As a team, we engineer digital products that positively impact people's lives.

Empowering Growth: We foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Our dedication is to provide timely and comprehensive assistance for every consultant through our dedicated Learning & Development team, ensuring their continuous growth and success.

DE&I Matters: At GlobalLogic, we deeply value and embrace diversity. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment.

Career Development: Our corporate culture places a strong emphasis on career development, offering abundant opportunities for growth. Regular interactions with our teams ensure their engagement, motivation, and recognition. We empower our team members to pursue their career goals with confidence and enthusiasm.

Comprehensive Benefits: In addition to equitable compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes the overall well-being of our consultants. We genuinely care about their health and strive to create a positive work environment.

Flexible Opportunities: At GlobalLogic, we prioritize work-life balance by offering flexible opportunities tailored to your lifestyle. Explore relocation and rotation options for diverse cultural and professional experiences in different countries with our company.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic is a full-lifecycle product development services leader that combines chip-to-cloud software engineering expertise and vertical industry experience to help our customers design, build, and deliver their next-generation products and digital experiences. We expertly integrate design, complex engineering, and agile delivery capabilities to deliver superior business outcomes for global brands in telecom, automotive, healthcare, technology, media and entertainment, manufacturing, and semiconductor industries.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GlobalLogic unites over 25,000 designers and engineers across the globe. Analysts like NASSCOM and Zinnov have recognized us for being a top company in our field, and we are consistently nominated as a preferred company by both global HR consulting firms and local boards. By creating an environment that is exciting and flexible, and by fostering growth through ongoing learning and development programs, we empower our consultants to achieve both their professional and personal goals.

At GlobalLogic, we make amazing products — and careers.