Solution Architect

About the Role:

• Define and implement project governance frameworks including Steering Committees, PMO structures, and client-SI roles.
• Lead project planning with milestone-based schedules for analysis, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Set up governance cadencesweekly standups, bi-weekly steering reviews, monthly executive updates.
• Maintain project repositories (e.g.,

  JIRA, Confluence, MS Project

  ) for task tracking, risks, dependencies, and documentation.
• Drive structured change control processes and ensure formal client approvals on scope changes.

2. Requirement Gathering & Business Analysis

• Conduct workshops, stakeholder interviews, and process discovery sessions.
• Document

  As-Is and To-Be

  process flows for LOS/LMS and map them to product capabilities.
• Prepare and manage

  BRDs, FSDs, and user stories

  ; track change requests in JIRA.
• Capture and map compliance needs including

  RBI, GDPR, and AML

  requirements.
• Lead requirement walkthroughs and obtain client approvals before progressing to build.

3. Solution Design & Functional Architecture

• Translate business requirements into configurable workflows, forms, rules, and logic.
• Develop user journey maps, UI wireframes, and integration blueprints.
• Define functional and technical architecture, including APIs, user authentication, and system boundaries.
• Collaborate with development teams on component-level designs and implementation.

4. Configuration & Parameterization

• Configure loan product definitions: interest types, schedules, fees, and charges.
• Setup user roles, access control, checklists, and approval workflows.
• Define and implement business rules using configurable rule engines.

5. Integration Management

• Lead integration design and execution with:

• Credit Bureaus (CIBIL, CRIF, Experian)

• KYC/AML Providers

• Payment Gateways (NACH, UPI, IMPS)

• Oversee interface testing including edge cases and error handling scenarios.

6. Data Migration & Infrastructure Readiness

• Design and execute the

  data migration strategy

  , including mapping, validation, and reconciliation.
• Conduct dry runs, mock migrations, and performance validations.
• Ensure environment setup, access management, and infrastructure configurations.

7. Testing & Quality Assurance

• Define test strategies across

  Unit, SIT, UAT, Load, Regression, and Security

  stages.
• Prepare and execute test cases; log and track bugs using JIRA.
• Use tools such as

  Selenium, Postman, JMeter

  for automated and performance testing.
• Drive UAT sign-offs and gap closure activities.

8. Change Management & Organizational Readiness

• Conduct change impact assessments across people, processes, and systems.
• Develop communication plans including internal newsletters, FAQs, and process circulars.
• Train internal change agents and client SPOCs.

9. Training & Capacity Building

• Develop and execute

  role-based training programs

  for Credit, Ops, IT, and Audit teams.
• Deliver sessions through classroom, e-learning, and simulation-based training.
• Provide user manuals, quick guides, and set up a helpdesk with escalation workflows.

10. Go-Live Planning & Execution

• Define and execute cutover strategy, rollback plans, and final deployment checklist.
• Monitor post-go-live KPIs, transaction flows, and system availability.

11. Post-Go-Live Support & Continuous Improvement

• Lead hypercare phase with real-time support and issue resolution.
• Capture feedback, categorize support issues, and drive product improvement sprints.
• Define quarterly review cadences for enhancements, patch updates, and new feature rollouts.

Qualifications:

• Education:

  Bachelor's or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

• Experience:

  612 years in solution architecture, business analysis, or product implementation in the BFSI/Fintech domain.
• Proven expertise in lending domains:

  LOS, LMS, Collections, Accounting

  .
• Hands-on experience with

  enterprise SaaS

  , project governance, and system configuration.
• Strong command over process documentation, BRD/FSD writing, and agile project delivery tools.
• Prior experience in client-facing roles and managing large-scale digital transformation projects.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with RBI regulations, credit lifecycle, NBFC compliance norms.
• Knowledge of rule engines, workflow builders, document management systems.
• Integration experience with third-party APIs (Credit Bureaus, KYC, Payments).
• Exposure to tools like JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Postman, Selenium, etc.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving orientation.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and align stakeholders with varied interests.
• Proactive and customer-focused approach.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to drive digital transformation across Indias leading lenders.
• Collaborative and growth-focused culture.
• Access to cutting-edge fintech product design and implementation.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

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