Solutions Architect

Role-Solution ArchitectExp-15+Location-Mumbai/HydJob DescriptionAs a Solution Architect your will support the technical requirements in new business opportunities with customers and prospects. Provide direction and specialist knowledge in applying the technology/application to client business. Facilitation of product/application understanding through presentations, product demonstrations and benchmarks; provision of support throughout the sell.Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. The role requires interaction with senior customer contacts - CIO, CFO, Operations Managers.Ability to travel as needed across APAC, IMEA Job Responsibilities:Key client facing role, liaising directly with customers to determine the customer's requirements. Solution Architect will engage in consulting on Client specific requirements & discovery for formalizing the solution to drive a product design / changes.Completion of technical requirements in RFI/P/Q(s) and proposals, technical presentation preparation including custom demos and providing support throughout the sales transition.Understanding of latest technologies like Cloud, APIs, Microservices and tools thereof to hold strong conversations with the customers / prospectsReviews business context for customer solutions to company challenges as well as contributing to the definition of the vision and requirements for the solution, recommending potential options, (which may include prototype development)Communicates the architecture to the stakeholders and collaborates and coordinates with existing domain architects in the formalization and adoption of IT standards and procedures.Directly assists in the development of a solutions architecture program including departmental roadmaps and project portfolios for IT systems architecture.Assures solutions not only are a fit for the specific purpose but also closely align with the standards guidelines of technology solutions.Influences changes to standards when necessary.Assists domain architecture team on solutions management and timing of financial spend for application solutions.Solution Architect will engage in consulting on Client specific requirements & discovery for formalizing the solution to drive a product design / changes. This will involve appropriate vendor and application based scoping and estimates to finalize project cost. Will be responsible for the DOU (Document of Understanding) as well as associated SOW (Statement of Work) aligning the available product design to the Clients operating model.Develops and executes solutions which further reduce the percentage of time spent on reactive work.Directs the identification and recommendation of appropriate solutions, upgrades, replacements, or decommissioning options incorporating business and technology productivity, usability, and total cost of ownership.Tech Stacks-Micro services, Cloud Native Applications, Java,J2EE,Spring BootEducation Requirements Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering MBA will be an added advantage Skills & Abilities Knowledge of banking products and financial servicesPrevious Pre-Sales and/or Consulting backgroundExcellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to produce and deliver powerful and persuasive presentations - comfortable presenting to both small and large audiences of various levels in the organization, e.g., executive, management, individual contributorsDemonstrates professional & technical depth and credibilityInnovative and creative with resourcefulness in solving complex problemsGood team leadership and managing additional technical resources Thrives in fast paced, deadline-driven working environment What We Offer You A modern, international work environment and a dedicated and motivated teamThe chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technologyA fantastic range of benefits designed to help support your lifestyle and wellbeingA work environment built on collaboration, flexibility and respect PRB