FORFIRM is providing solutions to real business challenges for our clients through innovation and deep industry understanding. We pride ourselves on being a knowledge-based company, with no barriers or pre-built solutions – we listen to our clients and solve their unique problems.
At FORFIRM, we are creating a culture where each person can define their own role parameters and speak their mind without any hesitation. We are a true meritocracy, where individual results define each person’s career path.
we are looking for an experienced and motivated Solutions Architect with a strong customer-facing attitude, leadership capabilities, and a proactive mindset. You will coordinate technical professionals, define architectural roadmaps, and lead the design of complex and mission-critical solutions, particularly within the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) domain
Job Responsibilities:
· Lead end-to-end solution architecture for complex and heterogeneous business domains, with a primary focus on the BFSI sector.
· Collaborate in defining, maintaining, and disseminating architectural roadmaps, vision, and standards.
· Act as a principal stakeholder in strategic architectural decisions across multiple initiatives.
· Evaluate and recommend architectural styles, patterns, technologies, and products.
· Facilitate and participate in technical challenge/counter-challenge sessions.
· Collaborate proactively with SMEs, PMs, Technical Architects, Enterprise Architects, Senior Developers, and Functional Analysts.
· Define and maintain Solution Architecture Documents (SAD).
· Design static and dynamic architectural views (e.g., block diagrams, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams).
· Prepare and maintain technical and non-technical documentation for both internal and external audiences.
What we are looking for:
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent hands-on experience.
· Minimum 5 years of experience in architecture or engineering roles, including at least 3 years in cloud environments.
· Solid knowledge of:
o Enterprise Integration Patterns (EIPs)
o API design (REST-like, RESTful, SOAP)
o SOA, Cloud-Native / Microservices Architecture
o Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
o Event-Driven Architecture (event streaming, message brokers, pub/sub, MQ)
o BFF, CQRS, Resilience Patterns (Circuit Breaker, Retry, Bulkhead)
o Saga Patterns (Choreography, Orchestration)
o Master-Slave architectures
· Good architectural understanding of:
o BPM, data processing frameworks
o Kubernetes and container orchestration
o Cloud platforms (preferably GCP, but also Azure or AWS)
o API-led connectivity, CIAM, Web/Mobile patterns
o API gateways, event sourcing vs. DLQ
· Hands-on experience with solution architecture tools (e.g., Mega HOPEX, LeanIX, Abacus Avolution)
Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
· Relevant certifications (one or more): TOGAF, IASA, or Cloud Architect certifications (Azure, GCP, AWS)
· Demonstrable interest or foundational knowledge in AI-driven architectures (e.g., Prompt Engineering, AI Agents, RAG/KAG, Vector DBs, etc.)
· Experience designing and maintaining architectural deliverables in BFSI projects
· Understanding of PCI-DSS or equivalent compliance frameworks
· Knowledge of Data Management concepts (DWH, Data Lake, Data Mesh, ETL, batch processing)
· Familiarity with monitoring and security tools (e.g., Splunk or equivalent)
· Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
· Basic proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, .NET)
· A developer background with automation of security tasks is a plus
What We Offer :
· Strong problem-solving attitude and attention to detail
· Excellent team collaboration and project coordination skills in dynamic environments
· Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to critical incidents
FORFIRM is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity within the company. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination about race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.