Lead Technical Architect

Temenos
(SIX: TEMN) is a global leader in banking technology. Through our
market-leading core banking suite and best-in-class modular solutions, we are
modernizing the banking industry. Banks of all sizes utilize our adaptable
technology – deployed on-premises, in the cloud, or as SaaS – to deliver
next-generation services and AI-enhanced experiences that elevate banking for
their customers. Our mission is to create a world where people can live their
best financial lives.
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The role is known both internally and externally as either
Lead technical Architect (LTA) or Solution Architect or Principal Technical
Consultant.
The position is a senior role within a Temenos project team with
responsibility for establishing and communicating the overall architectural
and non-functional solution design. The role is complementary to the Lead
Business Architect (LBA) role and may also start from the pre-contract
scoping phase, continuing through the implementation on a full-time at one
single large project , or responsible for a number of smaller projects as
required.
The role holder plays the role of interface between the project team and the
client, and ensures that all actions are taken to fully satisfy the client
within the project scope in all aspects of a technical nature. They would
focus on complex problems, and lead the Technical teams in resolving issues,
challenging both colleagues and clients when required and demonstrate proven
Stakeholder Management Skills with all contacts.
They will have a detailed level of knowledge on one particular Product area,
along with the ability to explain multiple others. They will also display
similar level of awareness of Industry and market trends/behaviours.
A strong "Leadership" contribution to their aligned Centre of Excellence and
input on product and process Improvement is also expected.  
To act as the point of escalation for multiple projects and where required
understand client Issues, challenge where applicable and present plans to
resolve.

• You
  will act as an architectural leader and trusted advisor to Clients.
• You
  will design viable technical solutions compatible with business
  solutions, agreed requirements, contractual obligations and project
  plans.
• You
  will be commercially astute when engaging and advising a client.
• You
  will act as an ambassador for Temenos product solutions throughout a
  customer engagement.
• You
  will identify, evaluate and offer mitigation strategies for technical
  risks.
• You
  will provide expert advice and guidance to Clients on the optimal
  implementation of Temenos products within the Client's infrastructure,
  thus achieving the desired non-functional characteristics such as online
  and COB performance, high availability, disaster recovery and associated
  testing strategy.
• You
  will represent Temenos within the project/ program Design Authority to
  promote the benefits of a solution based on established Reference
  Architectures, Core Product and Model Bank, and adhering to the
  governing principles agreed between Temenos and the Client for the
  project.
• You
  will provide an effective link between the project team and Development
  Teams and the Technology Product Group in respect of Reference
  Architecture and Sizing information.
• You
  will help the Project Manager to prevent scope creep, eliminating the
  design and delivery of inconsistent solutions, and providing
  transparency on the entire solution design process.
• You
  will help to ensure that the Technical Consulting and architectural
  elements of Temenos Implementation Methodology (TIM) are understood by
  the Client and adhered to by project team members. Helping the Project
  Manager to negotiate and agree any specific technical or architectural
  divergences from TIM with the Client (for example, to incorporate
  Client-specific methodology and naming standards) and communicate them
  to project team members.
• You
  will review and supervise technical System Amendment Requests (SARs),
  and process changes. (L1 Developments).
• You
  will work closely with Client, project team members and Regional and
  Local development teams (L2 & L3) to develop a robust and viable
  architecture related to customer value and business benefit.
• You
  will take ownership for applying leading practice in terms of
  methodology and component re-use, covering the whole Temenos footprint.
• You
  will coach other Technical Consultants.
• You
  will provide advice and guidance to the Client on environment management
  and release control between various pre-live environments.
• You
  will obtain Client agreement on proposed technical solutions including
  end to end process overviews.
• You
  will complete Solution Design Documents for technical areas as defined
  in work package.
• You
  will define technical solutions for customization and configuration
  needs for TEMENOS products as per agreed technical definitions.
• You
  will ensure completion of TAABS data collection through the Technical
  Process Analysis phase of the project.
• You
  will support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) where required from a
  continuity perspective on projects.
• You
  will liaise with the TEMENOS maintenance groups to ensure that the
  product problems identified are understood and resolved.
• You
  will, as The Solution Architect, be seen by Clients and colleagues as a
  thought leader within the project team and by his/her peers within
  Temenos.
• The Lead
  Technical Architect is expected to specialize in at least two of
  the following technical areas:
  Technical architecture and best use of TEMENOS Client services tools.
  Configuration of TEMENOS products or interfaces with the products,
  according to the definitions supplied,
  Data migration and related activities.
• You will master tasks and technical problems on a wide range of complex
  issues and prove general proficiency in the tools, systems, procedures
  required to accomplish the job.
• You
  will lead the installation of custom enhancements and give final
  validation on technical set-up and conduct necessary testing to ensure
  user acceptance and global quality of the solution delivered.
• You
  will supervise, if and when needed, over specific technical parts of the
  implementation plan.
• You
  will perform such other duties, functions and services, consistent with
  status or vocational ability, as may from time to time be required.
• You
  will be required to travel to client sites.  Travel is mandatory.
• You
  will oversee the development and implementation of integration
  interfaces, APIs, message queues, or other integration technologies.
  
  

• You
  should have a minimum of ten years of experience in software technical
  consultancy including T24 implementation experience in a banking
  environment.
• You
  should have programming in Infobasic, Java, Javascript. Application
  Servers (jBOSS, Web Sphere, Web Logic) OS (Windows, RedHat Linux, IBM
  AIX) Understanding of RDBMS; knowledge of MSSQL, DB2 and Oracle
  RDMS.Exposure to mainframes.
• You
  should understand industry concepts such as:
  Java VMs and artefacts (WAR and EAR files), performance tuning, JMS
  Componentisation of applications
  Role of an ESB for event driven messaging and orchestration
  Concepts for Internet Security, Intranet security, cryptography, data
  tampering, firewalls
  Single Sign On concepts / supported solutions, LDAP / Active
  Directory
  Approach to Process Workflow and Human Workflow – jBPM exposure an
  advantage
  Web Services
  Penetration; stress and performance testing.
  Knowledge will be essential in ensuring efficient data flow, system
  interoperability, and effective integration across different platforms.
  Knowledge of Event-driven architecture, API integration, Integration and
  cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.).
  Knowledge on agile methodologies and the ability to lead and collaborate
  with cross-functional teams.
  Concepts for Internet Security, Intranet security, cryptography, data
  tampering, firewalls.
• You
  should have good Temenos product knowledge and knowledge of general
  Architecture of T24 and related interfaces.
• You
  should have strong awareness of Industry and market developments, good
  overall company knowledge.
• You
  should also have the following:
  
  Technical knowledge: Application Servers (jBOSS, Web Sphere, Web
  Logic) OS (Windows, RedHat Linux, IBM AIX) Understanding of RDBMS;
  knowledge of MSSQL, DB2 or Oracle RDMS.Exposure to mainframes.
  Understands industry concepts such as:
  Concepts for Integration (i.e. Integration of data or user accounts
  between multiple systems for a client.)
  Concepts for Internet Security.
  Single Sign On concepts / supported solutions.
  Approach to Process Orchestration.
  Product knowledge: Temenos portfolio with expert knowledge in one
  specific product together with a willingness and ability to master other
  Temenos products that from our product suite. Strong awareness of
  Industry and market developments, good overall company knowledge.

• Care about
  being a specialist in your field.
• Commit to
  being an integral part of a first class architecture function in your
  region.
• Collaborate with
  your team and business stakeholders.
• Challenge yourself
  to constantly improve your field of knowledge.

• Maternity leave: Transition back with 3 days per week in the first month and 4 days per week in the second month
  
• Civil Partnership: 1 week of paid leave if you're getting married. This covers marriages and civil partnerships, including same sex/civil partnership
  
• Family care: 4 weeks of paid family care leave
  
• Recharge days: 4 days per year to use when you need to physically or mentally needed to recharge
  
• Study leave: 2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development 

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