Solution Architect

**About the Role**:
**Grade Level (for internal use)**: 11
Position title
Solution Architect
Location
India
Business Function
Technology
Department
Corporate Actions & Tax

**Department overview**:
Corporate Actions consists of a powerful combination of enterprise technology solutions and managed data services that help financial institutions across all capital market segments in their asset servicing and post trade processing. Tax is another set of enterprise technology solutions supporting clients help with Tax related services.

Position summary
We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our team to design and implement solutions addressing business requirements. He/she will also be required to develop technology specifications and perform POCs per requirements.

Duties & accountabilities
Design and implement business/technical solutions.
Assess business requirement of the client and prepare technical specifications.
Provide supervision and guidance to development teams.
Continually research the current and emerging technologies and propose changes where needed.
Inform various stakeholders about any issues with the current technical solutions being implemented.
Assess the business impact that certain technical choices have.
Provide updates to stakeholders on product development processes, costs, and budgets.

Competencies
Education and experience
B.E., B. Tech or MCA with 10 - 12 Year experience
Commercial awareness

Management requirements
Strong inter-personal skills required. Ability to multitask and prioritize work.
Solution Providing skills

Personal competencies
Personal impact
Proven work experience as a Solution Architect or similar role
Expert in Java Programming language and associated technologies like JMS, Kafka, API, multithreading etc. and Python
Expert in XML technologies (such as XSD and XSLT, json and json schema, yaml)
SQL skill is essential. Good knowledge and understanding of Oracle database and ability to work with other relational databases such as SQL server / MySQL/ DB2/Postgress etc.
A proven track record in meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment and ability to multi task
Proficiency in implementing reliable, complex, secure, high performance and scalable solutions.
Knowledge of market standard protocols and interfaces (such as SWIFT, ISO15022, ISO20022 etc.) is preferred.
Basic Knowledge in the financial services sector in custody services, investment management is preferred. Experience in projects focusing on various facets of integration is preferred. Real time integrations with focus on client integration with a Services Oriented Architecture/ESB and Data Integrations (batch integrations and data migrations).
Communication
Proven communication skills, problem-solving skills, and knowledge of integration best practices are critical to successful performance in this role.
Teamwork
Ability to collaborate in a team environment. Experience in Agile development methodology is preferred.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

What’s In It For You?

**Our Purpose**:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

**Our People**:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

**Our Values**:
Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Markets. Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

**Benefits**:
We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

**Our benefits include**:
**Health & Wellness**: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.

**Flexible Downtime**: Generous time o