Value Stream Architect, Client Lifecycle and Banking (80-100%)

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a Value Stream Architect for Client Lifecycle and Banking to join our Enterprise Architecture team. In this role, reporting directly to the Head of Architecture, you will mentor the other team members and participate in all relevant ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Backlog Refinements, Steering Committees, etc.) for the teams you oversee.

Main tasks

• Act as a technical stakeholder to the Client Lifecycle and Banking Value Stream Leadership Team and work closely with business owners and product leaders to prioritize business and technical delivery.
• Work with business owners and project managers to define and develop the delivery route for the Client Lifecycle and Banking Value Stream.
• Define and evolve the system architecture to meet business, scalability, maintainability and security requirements and maintain the long-term technical direction of the client lifecycle and banking value stream.
• Ensure compliance with best security and enterprise architecture standards and work closely with the rest of the enterprise architecture and CISO team to ensure compliance with established corporate and security standards.
• Work closely with the tech leads to understand and develop the platform towards the desired goal.
• Design, document and communicate all technical and architectural decisions and roadmaps.

Ideal candidate

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) with 10+ years of experience in an engineering/architecture/technology management role.
• Previous experience in designing and implementing major business initiatives.
• Proven experience in managing and interacting with core banking systems.
• Deep understanding of architectural patterns, modern tech stacks and security.
• Manage day-to-day interactions with business users and technology teams.
• Agile/Artificial Intelligence knowledge and ability to express roadmaps for the use of AI within the value stream.
• Deep and (ideally) practice-oriented knowledge of Java21.
• Strong background in application security, CISO data lake handling, CRM (Microsoft Dynamics), data ownership boundaries and system integration patterns is highly advantageous.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to make mature judgments.
• Willingness to mentor people and teams and participate directly in coding when required.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to support the business owners in defining a product roadmap and shaping the future of Sygnum's Client Lifecycle and Banking Value Streams.
• Strong desire to learn and exceptionally organized and experienced in communicating across teams, geographies and functions.

We offer

• Be part of a dynamic, global team building a trusted interface between the traditional and digital asset economy.
• Work in a fast-paced, exciting environment that encourages interdependence, collaboration and open communication.