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Solution Architect

Zafin
Location
Toronto
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Customer Enablement; Customer Enablement
Salary
$ 140,000 to $200,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years of experience as Solution Architect, Technical software engineering, technical consulting, enterprise application implementation, or related delivery roles.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong experience designing configurable enterprise or SaaS solutions for client implementation environments, including fit-gap analysis, solution design, implementation planning, governance, and delivery enablement.
  • Deep understanding of banking product, pricing, rates and fees, billing, offers, deal management, relationship pricing, eligibility, workflows, auditability, operational processes, and downstream financial impacts.
  • Ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into clear architecture designs, implementation direction, data flows, integration flows, sequence flows, Jira-ready work packages, and decision records.
  • Strong technical foundation across Java, Spring Boot, Python, microservices, event-driven architecture, REST APIs, API design, PostgreSQL, SQL, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and at least one cloud environment.
Nice to have
  • Experience implementing enterprise SaaS platforms for large financial institutions or complex banking transformation programs.
  • Experience with NoSQL databases, caching technologies, OAuth, Argo CD, deployment automation, DevOps practices, and advanced operational support models.
  • Experience with Apache NiFi or other ETL tools, Schema Registry, Temporal or other workflow engines, Apache Flink, automation testing, reconciliation frameworks, and data quality tooling.
  • Experience creating enterprise architecture blueprints, reference architectures, architecture guardrails, architecture review checklists, design governance models, and reusable implementation accelerators.
  • Experience leading executive-level architecture discussions, transformation advisory sessions, architecture steering forums, production readiness reviews, go-live assessments, or major incident design reviews.
What the job really is

As a Solution Architect at Zafin, you will be responsible for designing scalable solutions for financial institutions by translating complex banking and operational requirements into actionable architecture. Your role will involve leading client workshops, defining integration and data architecture, and providing technical direction throughout the delivery process. You will also collaborate with various teams to ensure that solutions meet both client needs and product direction.

Benefits
  • Competitive salaries
  • Annual bonus potential
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid volunteering days
  • Wellness benefits
  • Robust opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed, but a range is provided.
  • Role involves significant client interaction and technical advisory responsibilities.
  • Hybrid mode of work may require flexibility in scheduling and location.
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