Solution Architect

Mandatory Criteria :- Looking for candidates who are Solution Architects in Finance from Product Companies.- Candidate should have Strong Technical and Architecture skills with Finance Exposure.- Candidate should be from Product companies.- Candidate should have 8+ years experience in solution architecture, preferably in fintech or enterprise software.- Candidate should have Proficiency in Python, Java (or similar languages) and hands-on with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) & containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).- Candidate should have Deep knowledge of finance & accounting principles (Ind AS/IFRS/GAAP) and financial system integrations (ERP, GL, AP/AR).- Candidate should have Expertise in system integration, API design, microservices, and C4 modeling.- Candidate should have Experience in financial reconciliations, automation strategies, and regulatory compliance.- Candidate should be Strong in problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, project management, documentation, and communication.- Candidate should have Proven experience in mentoring technical teams and driving 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 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. (ref:hirist.tech)