Solution Architect-Senior Manager
About The Position
EY is seeking a motivated professional with solid experience in the Banking and Finance sector to serve as a Senior Manager who possesses a robust background in Enterprise Architecture, Solution design, End to end enterprise capabilities preferably with a Software engineering background and having delivered business use cases in Banking / Finance / Insurance. The ideal candidate will have a history of working for consulting companies and be well-versed in the fast-paced culture of consulting work. This role is dedicated to the Banking and Finance sector, where the successful candidate will craft, deploy, and maintain large-scale enterprise architectures. You will help our clients improve better business outcomes while working in the rapidly growing Banking & Finance sector. You will have the opportunity to lead and develop your skill set to keep up with the ever-growing demands of the modern data platform. During implementation you will solve complex analytical problems by building complex architectural designs at scale for your clients. This is a high growth area and a high visibility role with plenty of opportunities to enhance your skillset and build your career. As a Senior Manager in Enterprise Architecture, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative technology projects and programs that align with our organizational strategy to achieve impactful outcomes. You will provide assurance to leadership by managing timelines, costs, and quality, and lead both technical and non-technical project teams in the development and implementation of cutting-edge technology solutions and infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to be face to face with external clients and build new and existing relationships in the sector. Your specialized knowledge in project and program delivery methods, including Agile and Waterfall, will be instrumental in coaching others and proposing solutions to technical constraints.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree required in STEM
- 12+ years professional consulting experience in industry or in technology consulting.
- 12+ years hands-on experience in architecting, designing, delivering or optimizing enterprise solutions.
- 5+ years’ experience with native cloud products and services such as AWS, Azure or GCP.
- 8+ years of experience mentoring and leading teams of architects and software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and professional development.
- In-depth knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and best practices, including software design, enterprise architecture and application delivery.
- Demonstrated experience in leading large engineering teams to design and build platforms with complex architectures and diverse features including various flow patterns, relational and no-SQL databases, production-grade performance, and delivery to downstream use cases and applications.
- Hands-on experience in designing end-to-end architectures that collect, process, and deliver information to its destination efficiently and reliably.
- Manage complex analysis, migration, and integration of enterprise solutions to modern platforms, including code efficiency and performance optimizations.
- Previous hands-on coding skills in languages commonly used in data engineering, such as Python, Java, or Scala.
- Ability to design data solutions that can scale horizontally and vertically while optimizing performance.
- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes for managing data workloads.
- Experience in version control systems (e.g. Git) and knowledge of DevOps practices.
- Practical understanding of data encryption, access control, and security best practices to protect sensitive data.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in computer science or commensurate professional experience.
- Experience working at big 4 or a major finance/banking organization.
- Experience with Enterprise Architecture and TOGAF certification.
- Experience in leading and influencing teams, with a focus on mentorship and professional development.
- A passion for innovation and the strategic application of emerging technologies to solve real-world challenges.
- The ability to foster an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and empowers team members.
- Building and Managing Relationships
- Client Trust and Value and Commercial Astuteness
- Communicating With Impact and Digital Fluency
Responsibilities
- Effective management and delivery of one or more processes, solutions, and projects, with a focus on quality and effective risk management.
- Drive continuous process improvement and identify innovative solutions through research, analysis, and best practices.
- Managing professional employees or supervising team members to deliver complex technical initiatives, guiding others and interpreting internal/external issues to recommend quality solutions.
- Design, architect, and present findings and solutions, leading more junior team members, and working with a wide variety of clients to sell and lead delivery of technology consulting services.
- Act as the go-to resource for understanding clients’ problems and responding with appropriate methodologies and solutions anchored around software architectures, platforms, and technologies.
- Help to win new business for EY.
- Engage with senior business leaders to understand and shape their goals and objectives and their corresponding information needs and analytic requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Application Development, Business Analysts, and IT teams) to define requirements, design solutions, and implement strategies that align with our clients’ objectives.
- Organize and lead workshops and design sessions with stakeholders, including clients, team members, and cross-functional partners, to capture requirements, understand use cases, personas, key business processes, brainstorm solutions, and align enterprise architecture strategies and projects.
- Lead the design and implementation of modern architecture, supporting transactional, operational, analytical solutions.
- Direct and mentor global architecture and engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data architecture and management, recommending innovations and improvements to enhance our capabilities.
- Lead Infrastructure and Security engineers and architects in overall platform build.
Benefits
- medical and dental coverage
- pension and 401(k) plans
- a wide range of paid time off options
- flexible vacation policy
- designated EY Paid Holidays
- Winter/Summer breaks
- Personal/Family Care
- other leaves of absence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
