Lead Technical Architect

ABOUT TEMENOS

Temenos is a global leader in banking technology. Through our market-leading core banking suite and best-in-class composable solutions, we are modernizing the banking industry. Banks of all sizes utilize our adaptable technology – 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.

VALUES

Care about transforming the Banking landscape.

Commit to being part of an exciting culture and product evolving within the financial industry.

Collaborate effectively and proactively with teams within or outside Temenos.

Challenge yourself to be ambitious and achieve your individual as well as the company targets.

Purpose of the Job:

The Principal Consultant (Technical) is responsible for coordinating and ensuring successful implementation of their technical area of expertise within Temenos suite of product. The Principal Consultant (Technical) plays the role of interface between the project team and the Client, and ensures that all actions are taken to fully satisfy the Client in all aspects of a technical nature. The Principal Technical Consultant is also responsible for providing guidance and coaching to less experienced Partner or Temenos Technical Consultants.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

·        Recognized internally as hands-on specialist on complex technical and business matters. Work is performed independently and in collaborative nature. Has completely mastered technical and business skills required to accomplish the job.

·        Hands-on Deployment Experience with any one of the three preferred Temenos Technical Stacks – Azure, AWS or Red Hat Open Shift.

·        Provide guidance, coaching and advice to less experienced consultants. Individual with a customer focus who has developed the acumen to cultivate and build lasting customer relations.

·        Specialize in two or more of the following technical areas:

Advisory Services on Temenos Technical architecture and best use of TEMENOS Technology Product Frameworks

Advisory on System Performance Tuning including tools for monitoring system performance & knowledge of the standard tools used for Load Testing & Performance Testing.

Advisory & Configuration of TEMENOS products or interfaces with the products, according to the definitions supplied,

Data migration and related activities.

·        Act as a Trusted Advisor to the Client in the area(s) of expertise. This includes advising the client on best practices in the market & within Temenos

·        Works with the System Integrator / Enterprise Architect and other sub-system architects in projects to design the system based on best Industry practices. Answer questions on Temenos products, capabilities and how they integrate with other sub systems within the bank.

·        Demonstrate the capability of Temenos products based on specific use cases given by the client

·        Validate the client’s solution design and propose changes as required for design aspects that relate to Temenos product suite.

·        Provide expertise to Clients in the definition of additional standard enhancements and advice on best practices.

·        Provide Advice/guidance and assistance to Temenos Implementation partners as required in projects implemented by Partners in area(s) of expertise. Participate/support in project Governance roles as directed by regional leadership.

·        Lead the identification, definition and coordination of any development activities that may occur during the implementation of TEMENOS products, such as additional specific functionality, interfacing to external systems or conversion programs to be built.

·        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.

·        Lead, participate or guide in Proof Of Concepts as required within an Implementation project or within Internal projects including pre sales exercises

·        Good understanding of Development methodologies. Align with client’s methodology and participate in client workshops for solution design

·        Has the Ability to work effectively in multiple complex implementation projects at the same time.

·        Advice the client on SDLC lifecycle from Temenos Product perspective. Participate in validating the design of the client’s CI/CD pipelines from Temenos product perspective

·        Advice/Validate the clients testing plan including all Types of testing. Recommend market standard tools for Testing /monitoring based on other clients and case studies

·        Advise the Client on the setting up of a production environment and on the running of the TEMENOS products including application server parameters, application parameters and databases parameters & administration from product suite perspective.

·        Provide clear and concise technical documentation for internal and external use.

·        Lead all the required technical training for the Client, as necessary, which includes customization and design of client specific training materials and handouts that are effective and up to date.  Run workshops and benchmarks to meet specific project and Client needs.

·        Provide regular update and feedback to the Project Manager on implementation success, potential delays, risks/possible mitigations and resources needs adjustments in order to achieve project goals.

·        Coordinate with the TEMENOS product support & maintenance groups to ensure that the product problems encountered by the Client are understood and resolved.

·        Supervise, if and when needed, over specific technical parts of the implementation plan.

Requirements:

·      Degree in Computer Science or related IT discipline.

·      Minimum 12 years’ experience in Banking and Finance industry.

·      Experience in writing functional software specifications.

·      Successful track record of designing and delivering projects.

·      Ability to translate business requirements into IT solutions.

·      Strong analytical skills, organized, process driven and detail-oriented.

·      Good verbal and written communication skills, good presentation and problem solving skills and the ability to work well with client.

·      Goal-oriented and self-motivated team player who works best in a collaborative team environment.

·      Extensive travel entailed and may necessitate extended stays from home /office.

SOME OF OUR BENEFITS include:

- 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 leaves : 2 weeks of paid leave each year for study or personal development

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