Solution Architect – Finance Domain

As a Solution Architect with Finance Domain, you will make an impact by designing end-to-end architecture for financial systems including core banking, risk management, trading platforms, and financial analytics.

In this role, you will

Architect Financial Solutions: Craft end-to-end architecture for financial systems including core banking, risk management, trading platforms, and financial analytics.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business leaders, product managers, and technical teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Technology Leadership: Guide development teams on standard methodologies in architecture, integration, and deployment.
Compliance & Security: Ensure solutions meet financial regulations (e.g., SOX, Basel III, PCI-DSS) and internal security standards.
Cloud & Integration: Lead cloud migration strategies (Azure, AWS, GCP) and integrate with third-party financial services (e.g., SWIFT, Bloomberg, Oracle Financials).
Agile & DevOps: Support Agile Release Trains and CI/CD pipelines in a SAFe or similar agile framework.
What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field.
Proven experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a Solution Architect role.
Strong understanding of financial systems, accounting principles, and regulatory frameworks.
Proficiency in architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate, UML).
Experience with technologies such as .NET, Java, Kafka, REST APIs, and microservices.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and data platforms (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake).
At Cognizant, we’re eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you’d be beneficial to this role.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Working arrangements

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client office at Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.
About us:
Cognizant is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming clients’ business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
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Key job details
Job number:
00064466351
Travel required:
No
Job category:
Technology & Engineering
Location:
Toronto, ON-199 Bay Street / Canada
Date published:
Jun 16 2025
Employment type:
Full-time
Work model:
Hybrid
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