Itech Enterprises · 1 day ago
Open Banking Principal Architect
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
12+ years expItech Enterprises is seeking an Open Banking Principal Architect to lead the enterprise architecture strategy and delivery of next-generation digital capabilities. This role will own the technology roadmap for Open Banking enablement and ensure security-first design, data privacy, and regulatory compliance while guiding solution teams across various domains.
Computer Software
Hiring Manager
Shubham T
Responsibilities
Lead the enterprise architecture strategy, governance, and delivery of next-generation digital capabilities
Own the technology roadmap for Open Banking enablement (provider and consumer models)
Guide solution teams across mobile, web, integration, security, and cloud
Ensure security-first design, data privacy, and regulatory compliance while balancing platform stability and modernization
Qualification
Required
12–20+ years of experience in technology architecture, with strong experience in banking, Open Banking, or financial services
Deep expertise in Open Banking standards: FDX, data-sharing frameworks, consent architecture, customer identity
Strong experience building API ecosystems using Java/Spring Boot, API gateways, and API management platforms
Ability to architect solutions on modern cloud platforms (Azure AKS, AWS EKS, or similar)
Experience with Apigee or similar integration modernization platforms
Broad knowledge of identity, fraud, cybersecurity, compliance, and risk controls
Experience with Kafka streaming, event-driven architecture, and real-time data processing
Proven track record architecting major technology transformation programs
Strong executive communication and business-case development skills
Programming — Must Have: Java (advanced), Spring Boot (3.x, reactive patterns), API design
Open Banking Standards — Must Have: FDX (hands-on), Digital Banking APIs
Open Banking Platforms — Must Have: Ninth Wave (hands-on/exposure)
IDP & Security — Must Have: OAuth2.0, OIDC, mTLS with Okta/Ping/Azure AD/ForgeRock
Consent Management — Must Have: Consent & data sharing flows
Data Security — Must Have: Mandatory data masking, logging compliance, secure coding practices
Cloud & Deployment — Must Have: Docker, Kubernetes, Azure AKS
Ingress & API Gateway — Must Have: NGINX ingress controller, Azure API Management
Event Streaming — Must Have: Kafka (producer/consumer, schema registry)
AI/Automation — Must Have: AI tools for development, testing, and code review
Testing — Must Have: Unit testing (JUnit, Mockito), functional automation testing
Code Quality & Security — Must Have: SonarQube, Veracode, static analysis, secure coding practices
CI/CD & DevOps — Must Have: Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines, Azure DevOps
Domain Knowledge — Must Have: Banking / Financial Services
Soft Skills — Must Have: Strong communication, mentoring, technical leadership
Preferred
Good to Have: Node.js, React.js
Good to Have: BIAN, ISO 20022, PSD2
Good to Have: Plaid, Tink, MX, Finicity
Good to Have: Advanced tokenization and FPE
Good to Have: GDPR/CCPA preference management
Good to Have: Tokenization, format-preserving encryption (FPE)
Good to Have: AWS EKS, GCP GKE
Good to Have: Apigee, MuleSoft, Kong
Good to Have: MQ, Pulsar
Good to Have: Prompt engineering, AI-assisted documentation
Good to Have: Cucumber, Karate, Postman automation
Good to Have: Checkmarx, Fortify
Good to Have: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD
Good to Have: Insurance, FinTech startups
Good to Have: Client-facing presentation skills
Company
Itech Enterprises
Join hands with Itech Enterprises today and embark on a journey of innovation, growth, and success.
11-50 employees
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