Solution Architect (Fintech) at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Description

• The ideal talent for this role will own the technical and architectural decisions for the program, valuing simplicity and willing to challenge technical constraints and procedures to achieve agile design.
• A good Solution Architect is keen to get hands-on, actively helping the teams solve the biggest problems.
• This individual is an executor as well as the visionary force behind the technical solution.
• They are responsible for planning and developing the architectural runway in collaboration with the Enterprise Architect.

Responsibilities

• Design the overall technological architecture of the product with the help of the teams and Enterprise Architect
• Guide Agile teams on technology strategy related to coding practices, continuous integration, an automated deployment
• Responsible for technical design and infrastructure / environments strategy, including deployments, ensuring that these are kept in-line with an MVP mindset of ‘emerging architecture’
• Work with the team to help empower and provide the right tools to deliver sprint goals
• Mentor and coach the technical team, specifically with code quality when needed
• Identify and remove technical impediments
• Work with Product Owner to align the roadmap with strengths and opportunities within the technical stack
• Constantly look for better ways of solving technical problems and designing the solution, not afraid to challenge the status quo
• Provide the teams a roadmap for implementing software engineering practices for higher code quality

Requirements

• Seen as an expert within the technical components of the domains/products
• Seasoned technical lead with deep insight into newest technology trends
• Significant experience with Agile infrastructure, environments, and deployment strategies / technologies to drive efficient working practices and DevOps
• Can make architecture decisions at a team and product level
• Experience working on projects that span multiple organizations and business units

Agile / Digital Experience:

• Experience in Agile Development as a developer, Tech Lead (or similar) preferred
• Understands relationship between PO, Scrum Master, and rest of the team, with a strong sense of design thinking
• Experience managing technical priorities within the backlog

Individual Skills:

• Strong communication skills with ability to align the organization on complex technical decisions
• Active coach and mentor whose goals are to grow and maximize the team’s potential

Mindset & Behaviours:

• High energy and passionate individual who inspires teammates to reach their maximum potential
• Excited about trying new solutions outside standard approved
• Embraces a culture of trust and complete transparency
• Promotes free thought – is energized by ideas from others in team
• Brave and rebellious, willing to challenge status quo.