Principal, Solution Architect - Systems

In this role, you will design end-to-end solutions that align with business goals and architectural standards, guiding a portfolio of programs, products, and systems. You will collaborate with product teams and Technical Architects to translate needs into practical designs and maintain an architectural runway for future evolution. You will evaluate technologies, manage governance, and shape enterprise-level architectures across multiple domains. This position emphasizes delivering robust, scalable, and compliant solutions that support sustainable change and value creation. A strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and enterprise impact offers an opportunity to influence how the bank lever

• comprehensive benefits
• hybrid workplace
• inclusion and diversity
• wellbeing emphasis
• international collaboration
• professional development opportunities

• Translate complex business and technical requirements into architectural blueprints that support strategic outcomes
• Document architecture designs and ensure alignment with current and long-term objectives
• Maintain architectural runway with product owners/managers to support product evolution
• Collaborate with Technical Architects to convert high-level designs into actionable implementations
• Lead evaluation of future-state architecture, identify debt and risks, and align with business needs
• Assess trends and guide innovation, technology refreshes, and service evolution
• Define and govern implementation of architectures across applications and domains
• Develop long-term roadmaps and provide enterprise-level guidance for alignment with capabilities and value streams
• Deliver enterprise designs and artefacts (e.g., documents, reference models, scorecards) and support development lifecycle governance
• Partner with PMO to track alignment, promote governance, and foster a community of practice
• Lead design and implementation of scalable, resilient application architectures and integration across the enterprise
• Act as trusted advisor across Information Management, Knowledge Management, and related functions
• Develop end-to-end designs spanning SaaS, Low/No Code, CMS, and information platforms using Azure
• Translate complex needs into cost-effective, scalable solutions while partnering with stakeholders
• Provide guidance on Adobe Experience Manager for digital experiences and CMS
• Define and govern Low/No Code solutions on Power Platform with data governance
• Lead evaluation of SaaS products for security and alignment with principles
• Create artefacts consumable by technical and non-technical audiences
• Mentor and influence steering on cross-functional architecture initiatives
• Support architectural governance and community of practice

• Strong communication of complex concepts to stakeholders
• Experience documenting technical requirements in written and pictorial formats (PowerPoint, Visio)
• Experience aligning architecture with business goals through stakeholder engagement
• Experience in Agile, DevOps, and product-aligned teams
• TOGAF experience with practical application
• Expertise in integration, process orchestration, and data flow across enterprise systems
• Experience supporting enterprise change initiatives
• Expert knowledge in knowledge management solutions
• Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) with governance
• Deep knowledge of SaaS, identity and access management (e.g., Microsoft Entra), and integration approaches
• Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, APIs, middleware, and event-driven architectures
• Experience leading solution architecture using Azure services
• Understanding of Java application design and development with engineering teams
• Knowledge of data, security, compliance and risk in shared services
• Proven track record delivering architectures in Legal, Compliance, Risk, or Communications/Marketing
• Experience leading cross-functional architecture projects with diverse stakeholders
• Extensive experience with SaaS, Low/No Code, and custom development in enterprise settings
• Ability to create architectural artefacts for technical and non-technical audiences
• Professional certifications desirable: TOGAF, Microsoft Certified (Power Platform, Azure Solutions Architect), Adobe AEM certifications
• Commitment to continuous professional development in solution architecture and technology innovation

• excellent communication
• stakeholder engagement
• collaboration
• Azure services
• Adobe Experience Manager
• Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)