Job Description - Grade Specific Capgemini is hiring a Core Banking Enterprise Architect to lead and deliver large-scale banking transformation programmes. This is a hands-on architecture leadership role, requiring deep expertise in core banking package platforms and proven experience delivering transformations either client-side within banks, or within leading system integrators such as Accenture, Infosys, TCS, or Cognizant. The role combines architecture ownership, programme delivery, and client advisory, with a strong bias toward execution and implementation. Ideal Candidate • Key Responsibilities • Hands-On Architecture & Delivery • Lead end-to-end architecture design and delivery for core banking transformation programmes • Act as responsible architect across full lifecycle: design, build oversight, integration, migration • Define target state and transition architectures • Ensure architecture aligns with delivery execution • Core Banking Package Expertise • Provide expertise in Temenos, Finastra, Thought Machine, or Avaloq • Lead solution design and customization strategy • Promote out-of-the-box usage and manage technical debt • Integration & Modern Architecture • Drive API-led, microservices, and event-driven architecture • Integrate core banking with payments, digital and data platforms • Programme & Stakeholder Leadership • Lead architecture across large transformation programmes • Engage with CIO, CTO, and programme leadership • Guide global delivery teams • Client Advisory • Translate business needs into executable architecture • Advise on modernization strategies and delivery risks • Hands-on enterprise architect with delivery experience • Experience client-side or with leading SIs (Accenture, Infosys, TCS, etc.) • Core Banking Expertise • Experience with at least one major platform (Temenos, Finastra, Avaloq, Thought Machine) • Exposure to implementation, integration, and migration • Domain Knowledge • Retail, Corporate Banking, Payments, Lending • Experience in regulated environments • TOGAF or equivalent • Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) • APIs, microservices, data architecture • Strong technical credibility • Stakeholder management • Delivery-focused problem solving • Leadership in global banking transformations • Exposure to tier-1 banking clients • Career path to practice leadership • Delivery-focused architect • Strong bridge between architecture and execution • Proven transformation track record