Identify and list business problems (subdomains) from scenarios and requirements.
Structure problems into relevant business subdomains.
Identify top-level business capabilities required to support the company strategy.
Appropriately classify capabilities, demonstrating understanding of how they relate to business objectives and identified problems.
Elicit and organize requirements from scenarios and specifications.
Classify requirements (functional, non-functional, business, etc.).
Link requirements to the identified business problems and capabilities.
Define the Target (TO-BE) architecture that addresses the business problems and meets the requirements.
Identify transition architectures for a gradual migration, when required.
Ensure the architecture aligns with the defined architectural styles (e.g., Microservices).
Define the value streams relevant to the business, demonstrating how capabilities and features interconnect to generate value.
Model interoperability between features, showing how different system components communicate and exchange information.
Identify Building Blocks (reusable components) in the architecture, demonstrating a focus on efficiency and standardization.
Apply microservices decomposition patterns (e.g., Domain-Driven Design, bounded contexts) to ensure scalability, maintainability, and service independence.

Proven experience in large-scale software architecture projects, preferably in the banking or financial sector.
Hands-on experience defining and implementing microservices-based architectures.
Experience using architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
Deep knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, and development best practices.
Strong knowledge of microservices architectures.
Familiarity with various technologies and development platforms (e.g., Java, .NET, Cloud, etc.).
Knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
Familiarity with modeling tools (e.g., UML, BPMN).
Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD), both strategic and tactical patterns.
Knowledge of the banking sector, its products, services, regulations, and challenges.

Corporate Architect

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