Principal Solution Architect
Bangalore
Tachyon Foundation PnE CC – Engineering /
Full-time /
On-site
All about Zeta Suite :
Zeta is a Next-Gen Banking Tech company that empowers banks and fintechs to launch banking products for the future. It was founded by Bhavin Turakhia and Ramki Gaddipati in 2015.Our flagship processing platform - Zeta Tachyon - is the industry’s first modern, cloud-native, and fully API-enabled stack that brings together issuance, processing, lending, core banking, fraud & risk, and many more capabilities as a single-vendor stack. 15M+ cards have been issued on our platform globally.
Zeta Tachyon offers:-
-Rich digital-first cardholder experiences.
-Native embeddable banking support.
-Hyper-Personalisation Policy Engine to launch segment-of-one card programs.
-Web-based product configurators to launch in days vs. quarters.
-Rapid innovation & extensibility via APIs, event streams, and more.
-Modern & intuitive web-based back office experiences.
-Next-gen regulatory risk & compliance capabilities.
Zeta is actively working with the largest Banks and Fintechs in multiple global markets transforming customer experience for multi-million card portfolios.
Zeta has over 1700+ employees - with over 70% roles in R&D - across locations in the US, EMEA, and Asia. We raised $280 million at a $1.5 billion valuation from Softbank, Mastercard, and other investors in 2021.
What would you do here?
- Liaising with banks - Liaising with senior leaders in banks to comprehend and understand how banking technology solutions work for their product lines and help solve their use cases.
- Liaising with product/ platform teams - Liaising with various product and program managers across various platforms of Zeta to assess the cost and scope of changes, a solution under consideration may require, and to arrive at feasible, optimal approaches for all business requirements.
- Feature Backlog and Prioritization - Responsible for maintaining feature requests backlog and prioritizing them basis business priority and delivery timelines.
- Identify constraints - Highlight any long-term risks that may originate as a consequence of design or architectural choices made in the overall system design leading to an incomplete solution mapping and suggest corrective measures.
- Solution Documentation - Translate business requirements basis the strong domain and accounting knowledge into solution documents consisting of technical aspects such as API specs as required. Taking care of integration aspects between various Zeta systems and ensuring that end-to-end flow is kept in mind while designing any solution. Ensure that the specifications are defined unambiguously for the engineering teams to develop and deliver the software.
- Implementation - Manage the delivery of solutions while highlighting corner cases where the implementation may be lacking. Be the point of contact for functional queries that would require domain-specific context to help unblock the team. Work with UAT teams to ensure the comprehensiveness and correctness of the delivered solution.
- Communicating with internal and external stakeholders - Constant engagement with the required stakeholders is needed on various fronts such as answering queries related to product features, helping in replicating/ troubleshooting issues, aligning on the proposed solution in order to deliver the required feature, and taking things to closure.
- Manage a Team - Managing a team of Solution Architects requires a blend of technical & functional expertise, leadership skills, and strategic vision. As a manager, one must provide guidance and direction to ensure the team's efforts align with organizational goals and client needs. This involves assigning responsibilities, setting clear objectives, and fostering a collaborative environment where team members can thrive. Additionally, effective communication and mentorship are crucial for supporting the professional growth and development of individual architects
- Consultant and Trainer - As a Consultant and Trainer, the individual plays a multifaceted role in guiding clients and internal teams towards effective solutions and continuous improvement. Acting as a subject matter expert, they provide strategic advice and practical recommendations to clients, leveraging their deep understanding of industry best practices and emerging trends. Simultaneously, they serve as a mentor and educator within the organization, imparting knowledge and skills to team members through tailored training programs and workshops. By combining consultancy expertise with training initiatives, they facilitate the development of both clients and colleagues, driving enhanced performance and long-term success across the board.
What are we looking for?
- 14-18 Years of experience in the banking and payment industry.
- Deep knowledge of credit cards life cycle and overall echo system
- Must have experience working with different card schemes like Visa, MasterCard, and Rupay.
- Should have expert-level proficiency in designing payment solutions and possess deep expertise in transaction processing, including clearing and settlement
- Must have Experience in handling scheme compliance projects.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent project management skills with experience dealing with product managers, engineers, technical program managers, and senior leaders.
- Should have experience in team leadership, with the ability to manage and develop team members as necessary
- Demonstrates excellent skills in stakeholder and client management
Life At Zeta
At Zeta, we want you to grow to be the best version of yourself by unlocking the great potential that lies within you. This is why our core philosophy is ‘People Must Grow.’ We recognize your aspirations; act as enablers by bringing you the right opportunities, and let you grow as you chase disruptive goals.
#LifeAtZeta is adventurous and exhilarating at the same time. You get to work with some of the best minds in the industry and experience a culture that values the diversity of thoughts. If you want to push boundaries, learn continuously and grow to be the best version of yourself, Zeta is the place to be! Explore the life at zeta
Zeta is an equal opportunity employer.
At Zeta, we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of job history, disability, gender identity, religion, race, marital/parental status, or another special status. We are proud to be an equitable workplace that welcomes individuals from all walks of life if they fit the roles and responsibilities.
