Overview
We are looking for a hands-on Solution/Data Architect to support a major upgrade of a collateral management platform at a bank. The role involves leading the assessment of the data and integration landscape, collaborating closely with various teams to define the target architecture and ensure the platform becomes the authoritative source for collateral data. This role requires technical leadership and stakeholder engagement throughout the upgrade process, with remote work supplemented by occasional on-site workshops in Dublin.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a comprehensive interface inventory covering all data feeds and consumers.
- Trace collateral data from the platform through the data warehouse to downstream reports.
- Document data lineage, transformation logic, and dependencies in collaboration with data analysts.
- Assess the impact of data model changes on downstream systems and document necessary modifications.
- Define the target data integration architecture for the upgraded platform in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Contribute to the data migration strategy and implementation plan, including identifying technical risks.
- Lead the connectivity and API integration aspects of the SaaS proof of concept.
- Produce key deliverables such as data lineage maps, impact assessments, and migration readiness assessments.
Requirements
- Significant experience as a Solution Architect, Data Architect, or Integration Architect in financial services.
- Strong hands-on data expertise, including advanced SQL and data lineage tracing.
- Experience delivering data migrations and platform upgrades in banking environments.
- Proven understanding of integration patterns including APIs and batch interfaces.
- Experience with SaaS security assessments and architecture governance.
- Understanding of regulatory reporting frameworks and operational resilience requirements.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills in a consulting environment.
- Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders in technical and non-technical teams.