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Cloud Solutions Architect - Data MigrationHybrid to Vienna, VAW2 ContractMindseeker is looking for a Cloud Solutions Architect to support one of the top financial institutions in the country. We are seeking a cloud solution architect with extensive experience in architecting, designing, and implementing end-to-end solutions in Public Cloud Platforms. This role will support data migration of core banking mainframe systems to Cloud-enabled core banking platform, leveraging the power of Cloud and APIs to deliver business outcomes. This role will collaborate with business and technology product teams, core banking services, engineering, and architecture teams to define and drive business transformation efforts by providing proven technical solutions to complex business challenges and reducing architectural risk.Essential Job Functions Develop solution architectures and artifacts for use in migrating core banking mainframe system to cloud native core banking platform on the chosen public cloud platform, leveraging DevSecOps constructs for security, efficiency, and auditability
Develop target architectures ensuring the modernization of integration points for end-user technology services and other related services are consistent, scalable, and flexible Develop and apply architectural reference patterns that guide the selection, development, implementation, and use of information technology in the enterprise with SaaS or PaaS Develop architectural standards and patterns, review and enforce enterprise architecturestandards Facilitate architectural governance based on business and information technology strategies Collaborate on architecture reviews to assess the integrity and quality of proposed technical solutions Understand the intersection and alignment of technology solutions to planned projects and initiatives to maximize the value to the enterprise Identify and provide recommendations for the acceptance or mitigation of any issues and risks associated with requirements, proposed solutions, architectural designs, implementation plans and timelines Provide forward-thinking technical expertise and thought leadership in current and emerging technologies, development practices, market trends and best practices Anticipate and plan for internal and/or external business challenges (i.e., Regulatory, Compliance), with the ability to recommend process, product or service enhancements Build and maintain relationships with team members, management, key stakeholders and/or external contacts (e.g., vendors, etc.)Minimum Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Demonstrated experience in delivering cloud data and solution architectures for secure, highly available and high-volume mission critical business solutions in one or more public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud) with automation
- Prior experience with legacy and cloud databases/storage solutions and demonstrated expertise in data migration to public cloud platforms at scale
- Prior experience in architecture, design, and implementation of secure, highly available distributed systems
- Demonstrated experience with The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) v.9 or relevant architecture framework
- Demonstrated experience utilizing various development and operations framework methodologies including Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and/or Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
- Demonstrated experience communicating technical concepts and practices effectively at all levels, adjusting as needed to a target audience, including non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated experience translating business needs and requirements into comprehensive, useful, and clear architecture designs (i.e., logical architecture, system interaction) and artifacts
- Demonstrated experience developing business and/or technical architecture diagrams
- Demonstrated experience facilitating review and validation of architecture designs by technical and non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and executing on architecture designs into IT solutions to achieve specific business outcomes
- Demonstrated experience in performing various forms of analysis including systems analysis, business process analysis and/or Fit/Gap analysis
- Proficient using analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges and identify patterns of software quality and reusability
- Proficient using creative and innovative thinking skills to create original concepts and approaches for various projects and stakeholders
- Proficient verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Proficient word processing, spreadsheet, diagramming, and presentation software skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team within a matrixed environment
- Ability to deliver presentations to virtual and in-person teams
- Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
- Azure/AWS/GCP Certified Solutions Architect Professional/Expert
- Experience with mainframe migration to the cloud environment
- Financial industry experience - FIS/ Systematics application
- Relevant Business and IT Architecture Certifications such as TOGAF, COBIT, Microsoft AZURE Solution Architect, Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) etc.
- Familiarity with banking and financial industry standards and practices
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance-related mandates such as CCPA and GDPR