We’re looking for an experienced senior solutions architect who is passionate about our mission to join the Digital Architecture team, with a focus on Open Banking capabilities supported under Digital Components and Platform team. We need problem solvers passionate about groundbreaking solutions, giving to a collaborative team, and staying updated on the latest architecture trends. **In this role, you will:** + End to End Solution Architecture based on enterprise standards and patterns for Open Banking + Develop and ownership of the architecture blueprint document that describes business architecture, application/integration architecture, infrastructure, data and security architecture. + Engagement in the architecture governance process to present, certify and review solution architectures. + Partner closely with development teams and business partners for a product-based development environment. + Develop design patterns and roadmaps on the usage of existing and new technologies, focusing on APIs and Events integrations. **What you’ll need to succeed (required skills):** + Must have FDX APIs, APIGee, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0 Framework, Financial-grade APIs (FAPI 1.0), FAPI 2.0 + Knowledge of Financial Service industry + Knowledge of Financial Data Exchange, FDX and Canada’s consumer driven banking framework + Knowledge of Design and Architecture Patterns: Domain Driven design and Data modeling + B.S. degree in Computer Science or a related technical field; equivalent experience also accepted **What will help you stand out (preferred skills):** Microservices, Event Based Architecture, Public Cloud Architecture, Backstage, Enterprise Architecture Patterns, Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (ie. TOGAF, zachman), Confluent Libraries, Exposure to AI / ML tools and concepts **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 2-3 days a week in a client office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. 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. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.