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Job Description
Seeking a Solution Engineer with a strong engineering background and experience in collaboration with product teams to define solutions and develop routes to implement innovative technology for SMBC America's Division.
As a vital link between product and engineering teams, you will shape architectural methods and develop comprehensive solutions to address product requirements.
Job Description
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $ and $, based on individual qualifications, experiences, and market conditions.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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 Saa S 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.