Role Overview:
Step into the future with us as an Innovation and Incubation Architect at CFS, where you'll be at the forefront of driving groundbreaking technical efforts that fuel our research, development, and innovation initiatives. In this pivotal role, you'll be the catalyst for fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, spearheading strategic initiatives, and ensuring CFS remains a leader in developing cutting-edge cloud capabilities in an ever-evolving market landscape.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in technical leadership and architecture, with a proven track record of leading large-scale innovation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of cloud computing technologies and platforms, including microservices, containers, IaaS, storage, security, and identity.
- Demonstrable influencing skills that can create a culture of change, excellence, and innovation, constructively challenging the status quo and leading to prudent implementation.
- Strong understanding of rapid prototyping and methods to shorten development cycles for platforms, software, and AI/ML products.
- Advanced knowledge of software architecture, applications, and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines (e.g., cloud, AI, machine learning, mobile).
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. Ability to establish, maintain, and facilitate technology decision-making and visions, building a critical mass of support across the organization.
- Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills, including the ability to negotiate compromise and demonstrate diplomacy in sensitive situations.
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute methodically in a fast-paced environment. Passion for business strategy and business processes.
- Passion for technology and innovation, with a commitment to driving positive change within the organization.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, TOGAF, or similar.
- In-depth understanding of security best practices and regulatory requirements. Having Security credentials from SANS, ISC2 (e.g., CISSP), etc are helpful.
- Strong understanding of financial services industry trends, open source in finance, regulatory requirements, and the competitive landscape.