Enterprise Architect (EU)

Enterprise Architect (Fintech): Defining target architecture for large-scale banking transformation with an accent on API-first, event-driven, and cloud-native principles. Focus on designing end-to-end architecture blueprints, guiding implementation, and ensuring compliance with financial standards and regulatory frameworks.

Location: Must be based in the EU or listed European countries (remote, hybrid, or onsite options available).

Salary: €7,250–€11,575 per month (gross).

Company

A global provider of custom software development and IT staffing services specializing in fintech, healthcare, and retail sectors.

What you will do

• Lead the design of the TO-BE enterprise architecture blueprint covering core banking decoupling and middleware layers.
• Produce ArchiMate-compliant architecture artefacts including landscape models and transition roadmaps.
• Define API-first strategies, governance frameworks, and event-driven topologies using Kafka.
• Conduct discovery workshops to assess current-state architecture and identify technological gaps.
• Provide architectural oversight across workstreams and review technical designs for target compliance.
• Support Technology Architecture Board submissions for new platform approvals and system changes.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture with 5+ years specifically in banking or financial services .
• Expert-level proficiency in ArchiMate, TOGAF, or equivalent frameworks.
• Proven track record designing distributed, cloud-native architectures in financial environments.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud, AKS, and integration services .
• Deep expertise in API design, OAuth2/OIDC, and event-driven patterns like Kafka or Service Bus.
• English: Upper-Intermediate (B2+) proficiency required.

Nice to have

• TOGAF 9 or 10 certifications.
• Familiarity with IBM ACE, Camunda BPM, or Apigee.
• Knowledge of EU financial regulations such as DORA, GDPR, or PSD2.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work model: remote, hybrid, or office-based options.
• Professional development focus with mentoring and internal knowledge base access.
• Comprehensive benefits including private health insurance and sports activity compensation.
• Financial support for professional certifications (AWS, PMP, etc.).
• Access to English courses and a variety of corporate events and activities.