At afarax, we connect top freelance IT professionals with high-impact projects. We are currently seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to support one of our clients in the banking sector. This role offers the opportunity to shape the organization’s enterprise information architecture and guide strategic technology evolution across multiple domains.

The Mission

You will define and maintain the enterprise information architecture, translate business strategy into architectural evolutions, design end-to-end solution architectures, and ensure alignment with standards, security requirements, and long-term target architecture. Your work will directly influence the bank’s technology roadmap and domain modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain Enterprise Information Architecture and design architecture for IT projects.

• Develop and maintain IT cartography (as-is and to-be landscapes).

• Translate business strategies and objectives into architectural changes.

• Advise on the adoption of new technologies and concepts, ensuring alignment with market trends and available capabilities.

• Integrate architectural methodology with project management and IT development practices.

• Translate functional requirements into technical models aligned with reference models, standards, and constraints.

• Design solutions that respect budgets, milestones, infrastructure requirements, and security constraints.

• Follow up on implementation and document deviations to refine reference architecture and propose realignments.

• Perform certification and validation of proposed solution architectures impacting the domain.

• Ensure compliance with norms, standards, and architectural governance.

Your Profile

• Bachelor/Master degree or equivalent experience.

• Architecture certifications (Project Management certification is a plus).

• Strong command of French and English.

• 5+ years of experience in Cards and Architecture.

• Expertise in the Cards domain and ideally Accounts.

• Broad understanding of financial services.

• Experience with Agile delivery.

• Strong knowledge of API architecture and Data architecture.

• A true team player with strong communication and influencing skills.

• Quick self-starter with a proactive attitude.

• Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities.

• Autonomy, commitment, and perseverance.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Why Work with afarax?

• Access to exclusive freelance opportunities aligned with your expertise.

• Support and guidance throughout your project.

• Opportunity to work on high-impact digital and architectural initiatives.

• A long-term partnership where your expertise is recognized and valued.

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