Solution Architect - AI, Financial Services (m/f/d) in Feldatal, Frankfurt am Main

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.ResponsibilitiesDesign and deliver solution architectures for FS engagements across core banking, payments, capital markets or insurance, working closely with the Director of Solution ArchitectureChampion 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 outputsArchitect 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 reportingTranslate business and regulatory requirements (DORA, PSD2/3, MiFID II, Basel IV, GDPR) into concrete technical designs, in partnership with the Director and delivery leadershipSupport architecture governance and documentation across program phases, including cloud, outsourcing and third‑party technology risk considerations aligned to BaFin/ECB expectationsPartner with client stakeholders and delivery teams to validate designs, work through technical trade‑offs and support proposal and pre‑sales activityWork 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 engagementsEvaluate emerging AI and cloud technologies for technical fit, regulatory compliance and business value in FS contexts, and feed recommendations back into the practiceRequirements6–10 years of overall IT experience, including 3+ years in solution or technical architecture rolesHands‑on experience in at least one financial services domain — retail banking, capital markets, payments (ISO 20022, SWIFT) or insurancePractical 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 workWorking knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure or GCP) and associated integration patternsExposure 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 trackFluency in English and GermanBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related fieldNice to haveFamiliarity with FS architecture frameworks and standards (TOGAF, Zachman, BIAN semantic APIs)Familiarity with AI governance and model risk management practices in regulated environmentsExperience with digital banking platforms such as Temenos, Finastra, Mambu or FISExposure 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 certificationPrior experience in a consulting or client‑facing delivery environment #J-18808-Ljbffr