Director – Solution Architecture, Financial Services (m/f/d)
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About the Position
We're looking for a Director – Solution Architecture, Financial Services (m/f/d) to join our team in Frankfurt and surrounding areas, Germany in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will define and lead the solution architecture strategy for large-scale financial services programs, spanning core banking modernization, payments infrastructure, capital markets post-trade platforms, regulatory compliance and Gen-AI-driven transformations. You will drive enterprise-grade designs that ensure scalability, resilience and compliance with European regulations while enabling technology-driven innovation and value creation for our clients.
Responsibilities
- Define and own the solution architecture vision and roadmap for enterprise-scale financial services engagements
- Lead architecture design across applications, integrations and infrastructure ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory guidelines
- Drive modernization initiatives through cloud-native designs, microservices and emerging technologies
- Collaborate with client executives and EPAM delivery leadership to shape solution proposals and delivery outcomes
- Ensure governance for solution architecture during all program phases and mitigate architecture risks
- Take ownership of architecture delivery ensuring implementation aligns with solution intent
- Enable team productivity by embedding AI-augmented practices to automate repeatable architecture activities
- Assess and recommend new technologies including Gen-AI strategies for financial use cases
- Guide pre-sales pursuits by driving solution shaping, RFP/RFI responses and executive presentations
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in IT including at least 7+ years in solution architecture roles
- Deep expertise in financial services domains including banking, capital markets or payments
- Proven ability to lead enterprise architecture for large-scale transformation programs
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) and integration frameworks
- Experience in designing secure, high-availability and regulatory-compliant solutions
- Familiarity with financial regulations such as DORA, MiFID II, PSD2/3, Basel IV and GDPR
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture standards such as TOGAF or Zachman
- Practical knowledge of Gen-AI tools and their application in architecture and delivery
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Fluency in English and German
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline
Nice to Have
- Experience delivering digital banking or capital markets modernization programs
- Familiarity with FS data platforms, Open Banking API ecosystems and event-driven architectures
- Certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional or TOGAF
We Offer
- Opportunity to work in a hybrid role from Frankfurt, Germany
- Engaging in large-scale financial services projects
- Leading and shaping solution architecture strategies
- Working with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies
About the Company
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