We’re expanding our Financial Services Solution Architecture practice and are looking for AI-focused Solution Architects (m/f/d) to join our team in Frankfurt and surrounding areas, Germany, in a hybrid working mode. You will report directly to our Director of Solution Architecture for Financial Services and work as a close, active partner across enterprise-scale FS transformation programs — spanning complex technology transformation and modernization, payments infrastructure, capital markets platforms and regulatory compliance architecture. The role centers on hands-on Gen-AI and agentic solution design, paired with a shift-left mindset: rather than simply handing over AI-generated outputs, you’ll actively share the underlying skills and methods with colleagues so capability spreads across the team. This is a launchpad role — a high-growth position with direct exposure to client engagements, architecture reviews and executive conversations — where you’ll build the track record and judgment to grow into a senior architect with future leadership responsibility, while building deep Financial Services and applied Gen-AI architecture expertise.
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver solution architectures for FS engagements across core banking, payments, capital markets or insurance, working closely with the Director of Solution Architecture
- Champion a shift-left approach to AI: actively share Gen-AI and agentic skills, reusable patterns and hands-on know-how with colleagues and mentor junior architects, building capability across the team rather than only handing over finished outputs
- Architect and build Gen-AI and agentic solutions (LLM integration patterns, RAG, vector store design, agent orchestration) for FS use cases such as fraud detection, credit risk and regulatory reporting
- Translate business and regulatory requirements (DORA, PSD2/3, MiFID II, Basel IV, GDPR) into concrete technical designs, in partnership with the Director and delivery leadership
- Support architecture governance and documentation across program phases, including cloud, outsourcing and third-party technology risk considerations aligned to BaFin/ECB expectations
- Partner with client stakeholders and delivery teams to validate designs, work through technical trade-offs and support proposal and pre-sales activity
- Work in close partnership with the Director on client workshops, architecture councils and executive presentations — contributing directly, helping shape process and methodology, and building toward independent ownership of engagements
- Evaluate emerging AI and cloud technologies for technical fit, regulatory compliance and business value in FS contexts, and feed recommendations back into the practice
Requirements
- 6–10 years of overall IT experience, including 3+ years in solution or technical architecture roles
- Hands-on experience in at least one financial services domain — retail banking, capital markets, payments (ISO 20022, SWIFT) or insurance
- Practical experience building Gen-AI solutions (LLM integration patterns, RAG, agentic orchestration, vector store design), gained within regulated or corporate environments, with an understanding of the governance, data-handling and model-risk constraints that differ from purely experimental or greenfield AI work
- Working knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure or GCP) and associated integration patterns
- Exposure to FS regulatory and compliance frameworks (DORA, PSD2/3, MiFID II, Basel IV, GDPR)
- Strong communication skills and comfort engaging with senior stakeholders; genuinely coachable and motivated to grow into a leadership track
- Fluency in English and German
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
Nice to have
- Familiarity with FS architecture frameworks and standards (TOGAF, Zachman, BIAN semantic APIs)
- Familiarity with AI governance and model risk management practices in regulated environments
- Experience with digital banking platforms such as Temenos, Finastra, Mambu or FIS
- Exposure to FS data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks) or Open Banking API ecosystems (PSD2/3, Berlin Group)
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure or GCP) or TOGAF certification
- Prior experience in a consulting or client-facing delivery environment
Benefits
- 30 days holiday per annum
- Company Pension Scheme
- Regular performance assessments
- Discount on Fitness-First Black Membership
- bitkom - Corporate Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
- Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses
- Friendly and enjoyable working team
- Regular corporate and social events
- Flexible and remote working opportunities
- Award-winning workplace: Great Place To Work® certified in 2026, Kununu (Top Company 2022–2026), NewWork Business Award 2025 for outstanding culture, innovation and employee satisfaction.
*All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements