Senior Solution Architect
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A senior architect responsible for end-to-end architecture of all IBM Technology projects spanning vendor-based, in-house, business-led, and data/AI initiatives. The role owns a.
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Responsibilities
- Define and own end to end target architectures for IBM projects (vendor, in house, hybrid, data/AI)
- Translate business intent into clear, executable architecture decisions and roadmaps
- Prepare and present architecture artefacts at ARB; secure formal approval
- Lead Technology Risk Assessments (TRA) end to end for SaaS, cloud, and on prem solutions
- Constructively challenge GSO and central control functions; defend pragmatic risk positions
- Run vendor RFPs, technical due diligence, fit gap analyses, and PoCs
- Define in house solution designs when vendor options do not fit; balance build vs buy decisions
- Engage senior business and technology stakeholders; translate technical complexity into business friendly narratives
- Cover business led, technical, and data/AI initiatives across Global Markets, GCF, Asset Management, and Custody
Requirements
- 10 15 years of experience in solution architecture or related roles
- Deep expertise in enterprise architecture, cloud, AI/GenAI, data platforms, and capital markets technology
- Experience with Architecture Review Board (ARB) processes and Technology Risk Assessments (TRA)
- Strong vendor evaluation skills including RFPs, technical due diligence, fit gap analyses, and PoCs
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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Role Overview
- Senior architect responsible for end to end architecture of all IBM Technology projects.
- Owns architecture design, secures ARB approval, and leads Technology Risk Assessments.
- Acts as trusted bridge between business stakeholders, vendors, control functions, and engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Define and own end to end target architectures for IBM projects (vendor, in house, hybrid, data/AI).
- Translate business intent into clear, executable architecture decisions and roadmaps.
- Prepare and present architecture artefacts at ARB; secure formal approval.
- Maintain alignment with central Enterprise Architecture (EA) standards and IBM target state.
- Lead Technology Risk Assessments (TRA) end to end for SaaS, cloud, and on prem solutions.
- Constructively challenge GSO and central control functions; defend pragmatic risk positions with evidence.
- Run vendor RFPs, technical due diligence, fit gap analyses, and PoCs.
- Define in house solution designs when vendor options do not fit; balance build vs buy decisions.
- Engage senior business and technology stakeholders (CIO, business heads, product owners, vendors).
- Translate technical complexity into clear, business friendly narratives.
- Cover business led, technical, and data/AI initiatives across Global Markets, GCF, Asset Management, and Custody.
- Stay current on industry trends: cloud, AI/GenAI, data platforms, capital markets technology.
Expected Deliverables
- Target architecture documents and Solution Design Documents (SDDs).
- ARB submission packs and approved architecture decisions.
- Completed TRA dossiers and GSO / control function alignment evidence.
- Vendor evaluation reports, fit gap analyses, build vs buy recommendations.
- Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) and roadmap artefacts.
- Stakeholder briefings and business facing architecture summaries.
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