ConsultNet Technology Services and Solutions
Solutions Architect II- Open Banking
ConsultNet Technology Services and Solutions, Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35275
Solutions Architect II (Open Banking)
Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC (Hybrid – 3 days onsite each week)
6‑month contract to hire
Pay Range: $65.00‑$72.00/hr.
Our client needs a senior‑level Solutions Architect to support their growing Open Banking team. This role is responsible for defining solution architecture, shaping API strategy, guiding cloud/on‑prem connectivity, and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards. The ideal candidate brings strong open banking domain expertise—particularly with FDX, OFX, aggregator integrations, and fintech API ecosystems.
Responsibilities
Define solution architectures, integration patterns, and end‑to‑end technical designs for Open Banking initiatives.
Lead architectural strategy for APIs, cloud connectivity, security controls, and data flows.
Provide guidance on cloud architecture—specifically on AWS, the chosen cloud platform.
Collaborate closely with enterprise architecture, cloud engineering, and internal solution teams to ensure adherence to organizational standards.
Design architectures demonstrating how cloud services connect with on‑prem API infrastructure.
Work with X‑Wave platform and related tooling to expose Open Banking APIs to external fintech companies and aggregators.
Develop architectural diagrams, flows, and conceptual designs using tools such as Figma or similar.
Participate in Open Banking discussions, helping determine which APIs to publish, support, or adopt.
Provide technical leadership and direction to the team, including lightweight POC‑level coding when necessary (not a hands‑on coding role).
Support overall roadmap planning and help influence the future architectural direction of the Open Banking platform.
Required Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field and at least 3 years of enterprise, solutions and/or technical architecture experience.
Or a High School Diploma/GED and at least 7 years of enterprise, solutions and/or technical architecture experience.
Hands‑on experience with Open Banking standards.
Strong Understanding Of
Aggregator integrations (how APIs are exposed to aggregators and fintech partners).
Prior experience exposing APIs to third‑party fintech companies.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of AWS services and cloud integration patterns.
Understanding of hybrid cloud/on‑prem connectivity.
Familiarity with platforms such as X‑Wave for API exposure.
Ability to produce clear architecture diagrams and design documentation.
Good understanding of enterprise security, governance, and compliance considerations.
Ability to define architecture strategy and influence technical direction.
Strong communication and stakeholder‑alignment skills.
Experience collaborating with enterprise architecture, cloud teams, and product groups.
Ability to guide API strategy and modernization initiatives.
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Other
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA or Charlotte, NC (Hybrid – 3 days onsite each week)
6‑month contract to hire
Pay Range: $65.00‑$72.00/hr.
Our client needs a senior‑level Solutions Architect to support their growing Open Banking team. This role is responsible for defining solution architecture, shaping API strategy, guiding cloud/on‑prem connectivity, and ensuring alignment with enterprise standards. The ideal candidate brings strong open banking domain expertise—particularly with FDX, OFX, aggregator integrations, and fintech API ecosystems.
Responsibilities
Define solution architectures, integration patterns, and end‑to‑end technical designs for Open Banking initiatives.
Lead architectural strategy for APIs, cloud connectivity, security controls, and data flows.
Provide guidance on cloud architecture—specifically on AWS, the chosen cloud platform.
Collaborate closely with enterprise architecture, cloud engineering, and internal solution teams to ensure adherence to organizational standards.
Design architectures demonstrating how cloud services connect with on‑prem API infrastructure.
Work with X‑Wave platform and related tooling to expose Open Banking APIs to external fintech companies and aggregators.
Develop architectural diagrams, flows, and conceptual designs using tools such as Figma or similar.
Participate in Open Banking discussions, helping determine which APIs to publish, support, or adopt.
Provide technical leadership and direction to the team, including lightweight POC‑level coding when necessary (not a hands‑on coding role).
Support overall roadmap planning and help influence the future architectural direction of the Open Banking platform.
Required Skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field and at least 3 years of enterprise, solutions and/or technical architecture experience.
Or a High School Diploma/GED and at least 7 years of enterprise, solutions and/or technical architecture experience.
Hands‑on experience with Open Banking standards.
Strong Understanding Of
Aggregator integrations (how APIs are exposed to aggregators and fintech partners).
Prior experience exposing APIs to third‑party fintech companies.
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of AWS services and cloud integration patterns.
Understanding of hybrid cloud/on‑prem connectivity.
Familiarity with platforms such as X‑Wave for API exposure.
Ability to produce clear architecture diagrams and design documentation.
Good understanding of enterprise security, governance, and compliance considerations.
Ability to define architecture strategy and influence technical direction.
Strong communication and stakeholder‑alignment skills.
Experience collaborating with enterprise architecture, cloud teams, and product groups.
Ability to guide API strategy and modernization initiatives.
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Other
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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