Solution Architecture

Family Bank is seeking a Solution Architect to design and document technology architectures that meet business requirements while complying with the Bank’s Enterprise Architecture standards. Reporting to the Solution Architecture Lead, the role develops secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions aligned with the Bank’s technology roadmap.

Key Job Information

• Job Title: Solution Architecture
• Organization: Family Bank
• Reporting To: Solution Architecture Lead
• Experience: 3–5 years in solution architecture, systems design, or software development
• Closing Date: 15th September 2026
• Application Email: [email protected]

About the Role

The Solution Architect translates business and functional requirements into well-defined technology architectures for ICT projects and technology changes. The position works closely with project managers, business analysts, system integrators, developers, QA teams, and other stakeholders to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and accurately implemented.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document end-to-end solution architectures for assigned ICT projects and technology changes.
• Produce High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents, architecture decision records, data flow diagrams, and integration specifications.
• Evaluate alternative solution options and recommend appropriate architectures based on business requirements, cost, and risk.
• Ensure solution designs are reviewed and approved by the Solution Architecture Lead before submission.
• Maintain architecture artefacts throughout the project lifecycle and update documentation after implementation.
• Ensure technology solutions comply with the Bank’s Enterprise Architecture framework, standards, and guidelines.
• Identify and flag deviations from Enterprise Architecture standards and contribute to the maintenance and evolution of the architecture repository.
• Apply established reference architectures and design patterns when developing solution designs.
• Engage Business Analysts to understand business requirements and translate them into technical architectures.
• Collaborate with system integrators, developers, and QA teams to ensure architecture designs are accurately implemented.
• Participate in project meetings, technical design reviews, and architecture workshops.
• Provide technical guidance to development and integration teams throughout the build phase.
• Prepare and present solution architecture designs to the Solution Architecture Lead and project governance forums.
• Incorporate security controls, data protection requirements, and compliance considerations into solution designs.
• Coordinate with the Information Security team on architecture security reviews for assigned solutions.
• Ensure designed solutions comply with CBK technology regulations and the Bank’s ICT policies.
• Assess the architectural impact of proposed technology changes and provide input for Change Approval Board submissions.
• Contribute to improvements in architecture standards, templates, and methodologies while keeping current with emerging technologies and banking architecture trends.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in solution architecture, systems design, or software development.
• Demonstrated experience designing technology solutions for banking or financial services environments.
• Experience in integration design and API architecture.
• Exposure to cloud architecture and hybrid deployments.
• Experience producing architecture documentation, including HLDs, LLDs, and architecture diagrams.

Preferred Qualifications

• TOGAF Foundation certification is an added advantage.
• Cloud architecture certification such as AWS, Azure, or GCP at Associate or Professional level is an added advantage.
• ITIL Foundation certification is an added advantage.

How to Apply

All applicants must apply online to [email protected] by 15th September 2026. Canvassing will automatically disqualify the candidate, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Family Bank is an equal opportunity employer.