- Company Name
- BNP Paribas
- Job Title
- Expert Technique
- Job Description
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**Job title**
Technical Solutions Architect – Core Banking
**Role Summary**
Design, specify, and deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions for core banking platforms. Ensure functional and technical alignment with business needs while maintaining compliance with security, architecture, and data standards. Lead integration, testing, and production activities, coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
**Expectations**
- Deliver robust, secure core banking solutions that meet business and regulatory requirements.
- Manage end‑to‑end delivery cycle including design, integration, testing, and deployment.
- Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams, documentation, and executive stakeholders.
- Demonstrate strong technical leadership and risk management skills.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Conceptualize and architect technical solutions around core banking products (e.g., account management, payments).
- Produce architecture diagrams, technical specs, data mappings, and models.
- Plan and schedule work activities, ensuring alignment with stakeholder contributions.
- Execute technical integration tests, acceptance testing, performance, and penetration tests.
- Lead production cut‑over activities and validate successful deployment.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
- Maintain documentation of all design and implementation decisions.
**Required Skills**
Technical
- Proficiency in SOAP, REST APIs, Web services, Java, Shell scripting, SQL.
- Oracle database experience (schema design, tuning).
- Cloud infrastructure and storage services knowledge.
- Distributed systems architecture and integration techniques.
- System security principles, standards, and best practices.
Functional & Project
- Cross‑domain banking domain knowledge.
- Experience managing multi‑contributor technical projects.
- Familiarity with IT project lifecycle tools and processes.
Soft
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management.
- Analytical, detail‑oriented, and disciplined approach to documentation.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, PMP, Cloud Architecture, Oracle Certified Professional) are advantageous.