Solution Architect

Role : Solutions Architect - Finance SolutionsIndustry : Financial ServicesFunction : ConsultingCity/State : Hyderabad , BangaloreEducation : GraduationPosition Overview : We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to lead the technical design and implementation strategy for our finance automation platform. This role sits at the intersection of business requirements, technical architecture, and implementation excellence. You will be responsible for translating complex Statement of Work (SOW) requirements into comprehensive technical designs while mentoring implementation engineers and driving platform evolution.Key Responsibilities : Solution Design & Architecture : 1. Translate SOW requirements into detailed C4 architecture models and Business Process Canvas documentation2. Design end-to-end solutions for complex finance automation workflows including reconciliations, book closure, and financial reporting3. Create comprehensive technical specifications for custom development initiatives4. Establish architectural standards and best practices for finance domain solutionsTechnical Leadership & Mentorship : 1. Mentor Implementation Engineers on solution design, technical approaches, and best practices2. Lead technical reviews and ensure solution quality across all implementations3. Provide guidance on complex technical challenges and architectural decisions4. Foster knowledge sharing and technical excellence within the solutions teamPlatform Strategy & Development : 1. Make strategic decisions on when to push feature development to the Platform Team vs. custom implementation2. Interface with Implementation Support team to assess platform gaps and enhancement opportunities3. Collaborate with Program Managers to track and prioritize new platform feature development4. Contribute to product roadmap discussions based on client requirements and market trendsClient Engagement & Delivery : 1. Lead technical discussions with enterprise clients during pre-sales and implementation phases2. Design scalable solutions that align with client's existing technology stack and future roadmap3. Ensure solutions comply with financial regulations (Ind AS/IFRS/GAAP) and industry standards4. Drive technical aspects of complex implementations from design through go-liveRequired Qualifications : Technical Expertise : - 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, preferably in fintech or enterprise software- Strong expertise in system integration, API design, and microservices architecture- Proficiency in C4 modeling and architectural documentation standards- Experience with Business Process Management (BPM) and workflow design- Advanced knowledge of data architecture, ETL pipelines, and real-time data processing- Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or similar languages- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies.Financial Domain Knowledge : - Deep understanding of finance and accounting principles (Ind AS/IFRS/GAAP)- Experience with financial systems integration (ERP, GL, AP/AR systems)- Knowledge of financial reconciliation processes and automation strategies- Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements in financial servicesLeadership & Communication : - Proven experience mentoring technical teams and driving technical excellence- Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to communicate with C-level executives- Experience working in agile environments with cross-functional teams- Excellent technical documentation and presentation skillsPreferred Qualifications : - Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field- Experience with finance automation platforms (Blackline, Trintech, Anaplan, etc.)- Certification in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)- Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker)- Background in SaaS platform development and multi-tenant architectures- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline design- Knowledge of machine learning applications in finance automation.Skills & Competencies : Technical Skills : - Solution architecture and system design- C4 modeling and architectural documentation- API design and integration patterns- Cloud-native architecture and microservices- Data architecture and pipeline design- Programming and scripting languagesFinancial & Business Skills : - Financial process automation- Business process modeling and optimization- Regulatory compliance and risk management- Enterprise software implementation- Change management and digital transformationLeadership Skills : - Technical mentorship and team development- Strategic thinking and decision making- Cross-functional collaboration- Client relationship management- Project and program managementSoft Skills : - Critical thinking and problem-solving- Cross-functional collaboration- Task and project management- Stakeholder management- Team leadership- Technical documentation- Communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders (ref:hirist.tech)