Job Description

Who are we?

At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

The Principal Architect is responsible for designing end-to-end technology solutions that align with business needs and enterprise standards. The role provides technical leadership, develops architecture designs, guides engineering teams, and ensures solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and cost-effective. Architects bridge business requirements with technical implementation and support successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture

• Design application, integration, data, and cloud architectures.
• Create high-level and low-level solution designs.
• Define architecture patterns, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical guidance to development teams/Shared Services.
• Review design documents, code, and architectural decisions.
• Resolve complex technical issues and design challenges.
• Drive technical excellence across projects.

Application & Integration Design

• Design APIs, microservices, and system integrations.
• Define application communication patterns and data flows.
• Ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and performant.
• Lead modernization and cloud migration initiatives.

Cloud & DevOps

• Design cloud-native solutions using Azure or AWS.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines.
• Promote automation, monitoring, and observability practices.
• Support Infrastructure-as-Code and containerization initiatives.

Security & Governance

• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct architecture reviews and risk assessments.
• Define security controls and design guidelines.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with business analysts, product owners, and engineering teams.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Present architecture recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support project estimation and technical planning.

Required Skills

• Expertise in solution architecture, cloud-native architecture (Azure/AWS), microservices, APIs, database design, DevOps, containerization, security, and scalable enterprise systems.
• Proven ability to design and deliver secure, resilient, and high-performing technology solutions.
• Strong technical leadership with the ability to influence architecture decisions and guide engineering teams.
• Effective communicator who can translate complex technical concepts for business stakeholders, product teams, and engineering audiences.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, decision-making, problem-solving, collaboration, and mentoring.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale applications and applying modern architecture patterns across cloud and distributed systems.

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we stand for:

Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.

Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*

Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.

Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.

Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.

Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.

Applicants for this position need to be located in posted location or their immediate surrounding areas. Due to the requirements of this position, this job posting is not available for, and Finastra will not be considering any applicants who currently reside in New York City or California.