Job Description
Solution Engineering Architect - Innovation Lab Platform
Job Level: Vice President
Location: Tralee, IE
Employment Type: Full Time
Requisition ID: 3862
SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan.
The anticipated salary range for this role is between and. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.
As a Solution Engineer, you will act as a vital link between the product and engineering teams in Innovation Engineering projects. You will define solutions, shape architectural methods, and develop routes to implement innovative technology for SMBC (Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation) America's Division. This position reports to the Director of the Innovation Lab.
Role Objectives
- Possess a strong engineering background with experience in collaboration with product teams or working as a product manager.
- Develop practical and forward-thinking 360-degree solution designs to address product requirements.
- Collaborate with leaders in Business, Product, and Engineering to clarify technical needs and prepare suitable solutions, architectures, and delivery plans.
- Map entire processes and offer comprehensive solutions that cover technology requirements, processes, and downstream systems/workflows.
- Examine multiple technologies and innovations to create new methods for fulfilling the needs of a major Tier 1 banking company.
- Foresee, comprehend, and communicate the impact of technical decisions on business operations, application functions, and project timelines.
- Define technical tasks, software integration, and data integration activities.
- Work with Innovation leaders to understand current technology capabilities and suggest alternative approaches or improvements.
- Establish, maintain, and continually enhance systems of work that interact with other departments.
- Contribute to increased efficiency in R&D program execution by capturing knowledge from active programs.
- Engage with new technologies or tools employed at SMBC, establishing best practices and repeatable implementations.
- Navigate complex environments to secure approval for architectures and designs from internal governance teams.
Qualifications and Skills
- Over 7 years of experience in Solution Architecture or Technical Product Design within Financial Services or a major global company.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in software development.
- Extensive knowledge of AI services and Generative AI.
- Experience in implementing and building Azure Platforms and services.
- Familiarity with Governance and cloud approval processes.
- 5 years of experience creating and getting approval for systems architecture and design, with a focus on Cloud SaaS deployments and MS Azure.
- Background in innovation, working with product teams and/or business owners.
- Familiarity with major banking processes and project delivery frameworks.
- Proven track record of using technology, partners, and teams to drive business outcomes.
- Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Strong background in architecture and application development.
- Capable of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Experience with Agile product/technology development and delivery is advantageous.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Over 3 years of experience in designing and developing enterprise platform solutions.
- Background working in a start-up environment.
- M&A Commercial Due Diligence experience is beneficial.
- Specialist knowledge of emerging technologies is advantageous.
- Experience in working within or leading a Lab environment.
- Significant advantage if experienced in Payments, AI, or Hyperautomation.
Additional Requirements
D&I Commitment
Responsible for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, holding leaders accountable for creating an inclusive environment through awareness and practice of equity in recruiting, developing, and promoting diverse talent.
SMBC's employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at
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