THE ROLE<\/p>\n
\tThe role is known both internally and externally as either Lead technical Architect (LTA) or Solution Architect or Principal Technical Consultant.
\n\tThe 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.
\n\tThe 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.
\n\tThey 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.
\n\tA strong \u201cLeadership\u201d contribution to their aligned Centre of Excellence and input on product and process Improvement is also expected. \u00a0
\n\tTo act as the point of escalation for multiple projects and where required understand client Issues, challenge where applicable and present plans to resolve.<\/p>\n
OPPORTUNITIES<\/p>\n
\tYou will act as an architectural leader and trusted advisor to Clients.
\n\tYou will design viable technical solutions compatible with business solutions, agreed requirements, contractual obligations and project plans.
\n\tYou will be commercially astute when engaging and advising a client.
\n\tYou will act as an ambassador for Temenos product solutions throughout a customer engagement.
\n\tYou will identify, evaluate and offer mitigation strategies for technical risks.
\n\tYou will provide expert advice and guidance to Clients on the optimal implementation of Temenos products within the Client\u2019s infrastructure, thus achieving the desired non-functional characteristics such as online and COB performance, high availability, disaster recovery and associated testing strategy.
\n\tYou 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.
\n\tYou 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.
\n\tYou 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.
\n\tYou 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.
\n\tYou will review and supervise technical System Amendment Requests (SARs), and process changes. (L1 Developments).
\n\tYou 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.
\n\tYou will take ownership for applying leading practice in terms of methodology and component re-use, covering the whole Temenos footprint.
\n\tYou will coach other Technical Consultants.
\n\tYou will provide advice and guidance to the Client on environment management and release control between various pre-live environments.
\n\tYou will obtain Client agreement on proposed technical solutions including end to end process overviews.
\n\tYou will complete Solution Design Documents for technical areas as defined in work package.
\n\tYou will define technical solutions for customization and configuration needs for TEMENOS products as per agreed technical definitions.
\n\tYou will ensure completion of TAABS data collection through the Technical Process Analysis phase of the project.
\n\tYou will support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) where required from a continuity perspective on projects.
\n\tYou will liaise with the TEMENOS maintenance groups to ensure that the product problems identified are understood and resolved.
\n\tYou 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.
\n\tThe\u00a0Lead Technical Architect\u00a0is expected to specialize in at least two of the following technical areas:
\n\tTechnical architecture and best use of TEMENOS Client services tools.
\n\tConfiguration of TEMENOS products or interfaces with the products, according to the definitions supplied,
\n\tData migration and related activities.
\n\tYou 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.
\n\tYou 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.
\n\tYou will supervise, if and when needed, over specific technical parts of the implementation plan.
\n\tYou will perform such other duties, functions and services, consistent with status or vocational ability, as may from time to time be required.
\n\tYou will be required to travel to client sites.\u00a0 Travel is mandatory.
\n\tYou will oversee the development and implementation of integration interfaces, APIs, message queues, or other integration technologies.<\/p>\n
SKILLS<\/p>\n
\tYou should have a minimum of ten years of experience in software technical consultancy including T24 implementation experience in a banking environment.
\n\tYou 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.
\n\tYou should understand industry concepts such as:
\n\tJava VMs and artefacts (WAR and EAR files), performance tuning, JMS
\n\tComponentisation of applications
\n\tRole of an ESB for event driven messaging and orchestration
\n\tConcepts for Internet Security, Intranet security, cryptography, data tampering, firewalls
\n\tSingle Sign On concepts \/ supported solutions,\u00a0LDAP \/ Active Directory
\n\tApproach to Process Workflow and Human Workflow \u2013 jBPM exposure an advantage
\n\tWeb Services
\n\tPenetration; stress and performance testing.
\n\tKnowledge will be essential in ensuring efficient data flow, system interoperability, and effective integration across different platforms.
\n\tKnowledge of Event-driven architecture, API integration, Integration and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.).
\n\tKnowledge on agile methodologies and the ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
\n\tConcepts for Internet Security, Intranet security, cryptography, data tampering, firewalls.
\n\tYou should have good Temenos product knowledge and knowledge of general Architecture of T24 and related interfaces.
\n\tYou should have strong awareness of Industry and market developments, good overall company knowledge.
\n\tYou should also have the following:<\/p>\n
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