b Overview /b p In this role you act as the lead Solution Architect for Thought Machine implementations, owning end-to-end technical design. You will help grow the firm’s Thought Machine capability, contribute to pre-sales, and mentor the wider team. You’ll bridge delivery, sales, and capability-building, acting as a credible technical authority for clients. You join a global systems integration practice focused on banks and financial institutions, shaping architecture patterns and reusable assets. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure core banking solutions. /p b Responsibilities /b ul li Own end-to-end solution architecture for Thought Machine implementations from design to detailed technical design /li li Design product models (Smart Contracts), ledger structures, and Vault Core configuration /li li Define integration architecture between Thought Machine and payments, channels, data platforms, regulatory and reporting systems /li li Guide data migration strategy and non-functional design (performance, scalability, resilience, security) /li li Provide technical leadership and governance to the delivery team; review designs and manage risks /li li Act as senior technical contact translating business requirements into deployable solutions /li li Help build and scale the Thought Machine practice with reference architectures, accelerators, and assets /li li Support growth of internal talent through training, mentoring, and Thought Machine enablement programs /li li Establish and promote architecture standards, patterns, and reusable artefacts /li li Support business development and pre-sales: shaping solutions, estimating, proposals, and client presentations /li li Contribute to RFIs/RFPs and participate in client workshops and demonstrations /li li Serve as subject-matter expert representing the firm’s Thought Machine credentials /li li Provide solution architecture oversight across multiple Thought Machine engagements /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Proven experience as a Solution Architect/Technical Architect in core banking or financial services systems integration /li li Hands-on experience with Thought Machine Vault Core including Smart Contracts, data model, and API/integration model /li li Strong understanding of retail and/or corporate banking products /li li Deep expertise in integration architecture (RESTful APIs, event-driven patterns, microservices) /li li Cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure) with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) /li li Experience leading core banking migration or implementation programmes /li li Strong grasp of non-functional requirements in regulated banking environments /li li Excellent client-facing and communication skills /li li Ability to work across delivery, pre-sales, and capability-building activities /li /ul ul li Excellent client-facing and communication skills /li li Ability to work across delivery, pre-sales, and capability-building activities /li li Leadership and mentoring capabilities /li li Thought Machine Vault Core (Smart Contracts, data model, API/integration) /li li RESTful APIs /li li Event-driven architectures (Kafka) /li /ul
Thought Machine Solution Architect employer: Luxoft
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