SolutionsArchitect/SecurityLead

## Accountabilities This role is responsible for defining, governing, and enforcing enterprise-grade architecture standards across a large-scale financial platform. You will ensure architectural consistency across teams while embedding strong security and compliance practices into every layer of the system. Define and maintain overall solution architecture across multiple delivery pods, ensuring alignment of APIs, data models, and integration contracts Lead security architecture design, including least-privilege access, audit logging, identity management, and secure-by-design frameworks Oversee Azure-native cloud architecture including AKS, App Service, Key Vault, Entra ID, networking, and IAM configurations Coordinate penetration testing activities and support audit readiness for regulated environments (including GDPR and BaFin requirements) Establish governance for cross-system integration, SAP/ERP data flows, and enterprise-grade interoperability standards Collaborate with engineering, compliance, and enterprise architecture teams to resolve cross-domain dependencies and technical risks Participate in design reviews and provide architectural leadership across concurrent development streams Requirements: This role requires deep expertise in enterprise architecture within regulated, cloud-native environments, with a strong focus on security and scalable system design. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on technical leader comfortable influencing across large organizations. Extensive experience in solutions or enterprise architecture, ideally on Azure-native platforms Strong background in security architecture, compliance hardening, and regulated financial services environments Deep understanding of identity and access management, least-privilege design, and audit trail implementation Experience defining and enforcing API contracts, data schemas, and cross-team architecture governance Proven track record working with GDPR, BaFin, or similar