As a Functional Architect, you will define and maintain reference architectures, technological standards, and patterns for key business domains including Risk & Compliance and Consumer Lending processors. Responsibilities include developing target reference architectures, updating solution catalogues, ensuring architectural compliance, supporting governance bodies, and providing guidance to solution architects and project managers.
The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of relevant IT architecture experience, with a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field. Strong strategic alignment skills, experience in banking and consumer business, expertise in architecture frameworks, and proven proficiency in Agile methodologies are essential. Candidates must demonstrate both technical expertise and strong soft skills for effective cross-functional collaboration.
Santander offers an opportunity to work in a transformative financial organization that impacts 140 million lives daily. The role provides a platform for continuous innovation, professional growth, and the chance to contribute to digital transformation in the banking sector. Benefits include working with multidisciplinary teams across Europe, potential international exposure, and the ability to make meaningful technological contributions.
