Core Banking Solutions Architect FCC

Job Summary

To manage the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of all Core Banking (Corporate) Applications systems to enable the use of appropriate platform technology, as an integral and reliable component of business process within country. In-depth Knowledge of Oracle PL SQL developer, Oracle database, SOAP tool is must, with basic understanding of Linux operating system. Should also have 10-15years of experience in Core Banking Software (Flexcube UBS latest version). Expected to drive Flexcube Corporate in design and delivery of complex fit for purpose, business strategy-aligned, high impact, cross domain technology solution blueprints & associated solutions & build architectural capability in Dev teams across an estate.

Key Accountabilities

Job Description

Accountability: Service

Leverage a solid & deep understanding of the organization strategy to identify, design & deliver relevant, scalable, testable, re-usable technology solutions
SOUND KNOWLEDGE OF PL SQL developer (Oracle 12 C version or above). Person can develop function/procedure as per business requirement.
Work in collaboration with delivery teams to independently analyse customer requirements & varying business capabilities & leverage analysis to identify & accurately spec / frame ‘the complex business problems we are aiming to solve’ with each solution design or solution evolution
Through the above processes, leverage emotional, social & business / commercial quotient to understand consumers and the broader range of stakeholders, their opinions & perspectives and reconcile these within the solution designs (negotiation skills and dealing with complex and divergent stakeholder opinions are a must)
Give Root cause analysis and escalation of defects in system to offshore for Permanent fixes.
Assisting Business, IT and Finance teams to test fixes (both Functional and Technical) and deployment of the same to production.
Assisting the team to validate the journal entries and design scripts required to correct data.
Defining business requirements and providing functional and technical specifications to Oracle/LTI team.
Leverage expertise in analytical & creative problem solving to synthesise a solution design (build a solution from its components) beyond the analysis of the problem
Lead design thinking processes to successfully deliver solution blueprints & associated roadmaps
Create end to end solution blueprints & ensure these can be implemented across all phases of the initiative life-cycle (ideation through to product launch & commercialization)
Design & or contribute to the design & implementation of detailed feasibilities & business cases
Leverage a strong engineering background to make the right choices in solution design – this knowledge includes but is not limited to: domain driven design, loosely coupled integration, micro services and other modern software design practice
The above extends to identifying the best fit tools to be used for a particular solution, understanding those that would not be a good choice and leveraging researching skills to pivot towards something better
Experience in mapping Client Business Requirements, Designing customized solutions with strong analytical skills and ability to analyze business practices and define optimal procedures.
Involves day to day interaction with clients across the globe to gather requirements, understands their operational problems and to transform them into deliverables with help of our technical/functional teams.
Assume ‘one stop’ shop accountability for solution blueprint design & delivery decisions within an organization based on the above
Expertise in payment domain which includes IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, Makola system, Imex system, treasury operations, Corporate Loans, General Ledger, Suspended Interest Accrual/Cap, Profit and Loss Year End Functionality, Revaluation, Funds Transfer module, Trail Balance, Product GL Balancing. Sound knowledge of FCC Batch End of Day processing knowledge will be plus. TM1 system handoff from FCR to FCC to SAP Hana (Balance sheet sound knowledge is must)
Currently managing a team of professionals to develop new enhancements in FLEXCUBE Core Universal Banking Product.
Technical Person expected to work independently without much supervisor support.
Work with project / program management teams to design solution roadmaps aligned to the strategic requirements of an organization and through which the solution can be implemented across all phases of the initiative life-cycle (ideation through to product launch and commercialization)
Work embedded, as part of a delivery team, to ensure the successful design & implementation of solution blueprints
Ensure that the detail of the solution (across all architecture domains) is accurate to the implementation of the initiative, true to the bank’s architectural principles/preferences, implementable by the different teams involved in the solution
Work as part of embedded delivery teams to conduct solution reviews, code reviews, testing and other disciplines associated with solution design & delivery
Attend various Group & Business specific architectural design forums and present solution designs and detailed business cases for approval
Leverage synthesis & creative problem skills to identify risk (impending danger & challenges) and work with a cross functional group of stakeholders across the value chain for support & direction
Conduct solution reviews against defined customer metrics and ensure the ongoing achievement of business results through solution implementation
Ensure a solid understanding of emerging & evolving architectural principles and hold one stop shop accountability for the evolution of solutions in alignment with these principles (where it makes sense to do so)
Build architectural capability across delivery teams in a business to ensure ongoing evolution of skills in solution delivery
Contribute to the architecture body of knowledge
Contribute to the design & evolution of architectural principles and preferences

Accountability: People Management

Participate in peer reviews (code, solution, testing etc.) and transfer knowledge and capability across delivery teams for improved solutioning & evolving architectural practices
Set & Cascade solution direction across technology delivery teams
Build & evolve the architectural capability of Delivery teams across the business – through active coaching & information / knowledge sharing
As an SME, support the proactive attraction, recruitment, development, & retention of strong technology teams across an estate
Leverage and embed agile practices in delivery teams and work to build strong self-directed, high performance teams through agile working practices (including daily, weekly, etc. sprint routines, regular & honest feedback etc.)
 

Accountability: Financial & Vendor Management, Risk & Governance
 

Carry the ‘one stop shop’ accountability for all risk associated with solution design (from ideation to deployment)
Apply the organization risk & governance frameworks
Ensure solution design alignment to Group guidelines & ensure solutions are sustainable for the enterprise
Proactively involve / engage chapter & guild leads in solution decision making, applying an enterprise-wide lens to product & service development
Ensure solution design alignment to regulatory requirements and continuously update knowledge on regulatory requirements for the successful design of new & evolution of existing solutions
Deliver on time & on budget (always)

Role/Person Specification

Education And Experience Required

Undergraduate or higher in BSc (Computer Science) or BSc (Software Engineering) or BSc(IT) or electrical engineering.
10-15 years IT experience minimum

Subject Matter Expert Qualifications

ITIL v3 Certification
Minimum 10 to 15 years’ experience in IT exposure
JAVA, J2EE languages
Oracle PL SQL developer, Oracle database, SOAP tool

Knowledge & Skills: (Maximum of 6

Translate Bus Requirements to Tech Solutions (Solid)
Negotiation Skills (Solid)
Strategic Thinking (Solid)
ITIL – Governance Framework (Solid)
Communication Skills (Written and Verbal) (Solid)
Subject matter expertise (Solid)
Understand the IT service delivery within a corporate environment (Advanced)
Conceptual thinking skills (Solid)
Ability to analyse, make decision and initiate act (Solid)

Competencies: (Maximum of 8 competencies)

Deciding and initiating action
Learning and researching
Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
Relating and networking
Adapting and responding to change
Persuading and influencing
Creating and innovating

Education

Bachelor’s Degree: Information Technology

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