Position Description
The candidate for this position will need to be located in Cleveland OH, Columbus OH, or Pittsburgh, PA with work performed at a client site in that city; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.

CGI is looking for a Software Solutions Architect with experience in Banking, Payments, and/or Commercial Architecture to join our financial services team and provide world class, hands-on expertise to our top tier US bank clients.


Your future duties and responsibilities
• Designing Scalable Solutions: Develop and design software architectures that meet scalability, performance, and security requirements.
• Specifications: Analyze user requirements and convert them into functional/design documents
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring best practices in coding, architecture, and security.
• System Integration: Oversee the integration of banking software systems with third-party services, legacy systems, and APIs, ensuring seamless functionality across platforms.
• Security Compliance: Ensure that all software solutions adhere to relevant regulatory and security standards.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize the performance and efficiency of applications, identifying and addressing bottlenecks and improving user experience.
• Technology Selection: Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, tools, and platforms that align with the organization’s technology stack and strategic goals.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with software architecture, including potential security vulnerabilities, technical debt, and system failures.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation, including diagrams, design patterns, and technical specifications for future reference and audits.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by staying updated with the latest industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to enhance the overall software architecture.Develop application code and unite tests using Java 8 and above, springboot, and other technologies.
• Iterative development on an agile team.
• Daily agile active SCRUM participation
• Lead and mentor other members on the team or in other teams within the client.

• Background in Solutions Architecture in banking
• Experience in creating architectural designs in Banking, Payments and/or Commercial Architecture
• Understanding of and experience in technology evaluation process
• Experience in handling security architecture artifacts and working with security and compliance teams
• Expertise in integrating banking systems using different integration frameworks
• Understanding of fund transfer mechanisms such as Fedwire, SWIFT, and ACH
• Knowledge of ISO 20022, Fedwire impact and new XML SWIFT formats
• Understanding of how payments flow integrates with OFAC/AML and Fraud screening platforms
• Understanding of more recent payments processes, such as FedNow, TCH RTP, and Zelle.
• Basic knowledge on Webservices (mostly JAVA).
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to adapt and learn new skills and technologies on the fly.

About CGI

Build your career with us. It is an extraordinary time to be in business. As digital transformation continues to accelerate, CGI is at the center of this change—supporting our clients’ digital journeys and offering our professionals exciting career opportunities. At CGI, our success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing our company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create. Be part of building one of the largest independent technology and business services firms in the world.

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