Principal Solutions Architect

Financial technology is a high-growth industry as change and innovation continue to disrupt the status-quo and prompt major transformation. Arcesium is at a particularly interesting time in our own growth as we look to leverage our successfully established market position and expand operations in pursuit of strategic new business opportunities. We value intellectual curiosity, proactive ownership, and collaboration with colleagues, and we empower you to meaningfully contribute from day one and accelerate your professional development.

Job Specification: Tech Groupwide Management

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly strategic and execution-focused technology leader to join Tech Groupwide Management group at Arcesium (TGWM). TGWM is an executive group within technology department responsible for setting the vision, the roadmap and the blueprint for all technology functions including innovation, R&D, technology operations and budgets. This candidate will play a critical role working with technology leadership in driving these initiatives:

Key Responsibilities:

• A formal degree in Computer Science or a related discipline with 8 - 13 years of experience in building technology solutions. 
• Work with COO Technology and Head of Technology India to define and drive impactful strategic operational changes.
• Sets up a framework for executing the strategy of operational and engineering excellence by closely collaborating with senior technology leaders.
• Challenges the status quo with leadership and recommend course-corrective, innovative solutions to ensure right outcomes are obtained.
• Oversee the performance, reliability, and scalability of technology infrastructure.
• Refresh and maintain freshness to key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational success.
• Drive improvements in system uptime, developer productivity, and operational efficiency
• Drive and support cross cutting technology initiatives that span multiple teams and domains, ensuring integration and alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Own and manage the R&D budget, closely monitoring budget vs. actual performance. Take proactive measures to address any budget drift or unforeseen costs.
• Be deeply involved in the execution of R&D initiatives, assessing potential risks and providing timely updates on project progress. Use risk assessment and mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Guide and mentor R&D teams, fostering an environment of innovation and accountability. Ensure teams have the resources and support needed to succeed.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a senior operations role within a technology-driven organization, preferably in FinTech.
• Strong background in technology infrastructure, software development, or technology operations.
• Demonstrated success in managing budgets, optimizing operations, and leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Arcesium and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. Note that for us, this is more than just a legal boilerplate. We are genuinely committed to these principles, which form an important part of our corporate culture, and are eager to hear from extraordinarily well qualified individuals having a wide range of backgrounds and personal characteristics.