Enterprise Architect - Java

Job Title: Enterprise Architect - Java

Department: 2S IT

About Business line/Function: AceTP

Position Purpose: New Position

Responsibilities

• Define the target microservices architecture, bounded contexts, and service boundaries using domain-driven design
• Own the API strategy and standards: gateway, contracts, versioning, security, and developer experience
• Design the migration approach (strangler-fig pattern) to decompose the monolith incrementally with zero disruption to steady-state operations
• Set technical standards, patterns, and guardrails for onsite/offshore engineering teams to build against
• Chair the architecture review board; own technical risk and non-functional requirements (scalability, resilience, observability)
• Partner with the AI/Automation Architect to ensure services are designed with clean, AI-consumable interfaces
  
  

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Domain-driven design and microservices architecture patterns
• API gateway and service mesh technologies (e.g., Kong, Apigee, Istio)
• Event-driven architecture and streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka)
• Cloud-native design and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Proven legacy monolith-to-microservices migration experience
• Strong stakeholder communication — able to translate architecture into business risk/value for CIO-level audiences
  
  

Others

• Inclination to understand and learn application/business functionality
• Good communicator, fast learner & a Team player
• Attention to detail, disciplined and reliable
• High motivation and confidence levels
• Onsite & offshore teams, AI Architect, Process Architect
  
  

Specific Qualifications

• 15+ years professional experience
• Led 2–3 monolith-to-microservices transformations at comparable scale
  
  

Behavioral Skills

• Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
• Attention to detail / rigor
• Communication skills - oral & written
  
  

Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving

Functional Skill

• Knowledge and/or experience of the financial services industry will be a plus
• Good understanding of software development life cycle and Agile/iterative methodology.
• Prior experience in offshore-onshore development/maintenance projects
  
  

Education Level: Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Location: Chennai

Experience: 15+ years professional experience

About BNP Paribas Group

BNP Paribas is the European Union's leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 65 countries and has nearly 185,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group's commercial & personal banking and several specialized businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment, and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realize their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy, and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability.

About BNP Paribas India Solutions

Established in 2005, BNP Paribas India Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas SA, European Union's leading bank with an international reach. With delivery centers located in Bengaluru, Chennai and Mumbai, we are a 24x7 global delivery center. India Solutions services three business lines: Corporate and Institutional Banking, Investment Solutions and Retail Banking for BNP Paribas across the Group. Driving innovation and growth, we are harnessing the potential of over 10000 employees, to provide support and develop best-in-class solutions.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At BNP Paribas, we passionately embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected and can bring their authentic selves to work. We prohibit Discrimination and Harassment of any kind and our policies promote equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants, irrespective of, but not limited to their gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, colour, national origin, age, religion, social status, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status etc. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in. As a global Bank, we truly believe that inclusion and diversity of our teams is key to our success in serving our clients and the communities we operate in.