Functional Architect

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.

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 specialised 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

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.

About Business Line/Function

2S DTS:

Digital projects : Neolnik, FLEX, Robotics process Automation, Process Mining & APAC Transversal projects like EXA, Checklist Manager, CIS, NSDL, etc.

Transversal : Agile, Scrum, Quality Assurance, Software Craftsmanship

Architecture : Enterprise Architecture

Job Title

Functional Architect

Date

5th Nov 2025

Department

CIB 2S

Location:

Chennai

Business Line / Function

Central Architecture

Reports To

(Direct)

Grade

(if applicable)

(Functional)

Number Of Direct Reports

Directorship / Registration:

NA

Position Purpose

We are seeking a skilled Enterprise Architect to design, develop, and validate the implement comprehensive functional architectures that meet business requirements and align with enterprise standards.

The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For

• Designing and developing high-quality functional architectures that comply with business requirements and enterprise standards
• Building and maintaining functional models, diagrams, and descriptions to support business processes and operations
• Collaborating with business stakeholders, IT teams, and other architects to ensure functional architectures meet business needs and are integrated with existing systems
• Participating in the development of enterprise architecture standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Supporting the SDLC cycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment
• Collaborating with onshore and offshore teams to ensure global alignment and implementation of functional architectures
• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve functional architectures
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology)
• 12+ years of experience in IT Architecture or related field
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) in added advantage
• Experience with business process modelling and requirements gathering
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work under immediate supervision and follow established guidelines
  
  

Responsibilities

Direct Responsibilities

• Design and engineer comprehensive functional architectures for complex capital markets platforms, ensuring seamless integration and scalability.
• Experience in high-performance applications and modules using appropriate frameworks and design patterns, with a focus on microservices and distributed services.
• Ensure robust and scalable solutions are delivered rapidly in an agile environment, with a strong emphasis on data security protocols and controls / governance.
• Foster a culture of quality, promoting best practices such as TDD and ensuring high-quality deliveries.
• Spearhead the reengineering of legacy applications to adopt the latest technology stack, encompassing GUI, services, and databases.
• To assist in studies, projects and portfolios when designing/enhancing their architecture and implementing them throughout the project life cycle and control their implementation.
• Define, document and maintain the foundations of the reference architecture and participate in streamlining the Information Systems (IS) by contributing to its ongoing development.
  
  

Contributing Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide team members, reviewing deliveries and establishing technical best practices.
• Drive the implementation and improvement of DevOps pipelines for production delivery.
• Engage with Solution / Technical architects to design enterprise-wide solutions, promoting alignment and standardization.
• Conduct and lead workshops and technical forums, sharing expertise on emerging tech trends and industry developments.
  
  

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

Technology Agnostic

• Proficient in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#) and able to adapt to new languages.
• Experienced with various frameworks, platforms, and technologies (e.g., Java, Spring Boot, .NET, UI Frameworks, etc.).
  
  

Enterprise Architecture

• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Understanding of enterprise-level design patterns, principles, and standards.
  
  

Data Management

• Familiarity with relational databases (RDBMS) and No-SQL databases.
• Understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and data governance.
  
  

Integration And APIs

• Experience with API design, development, and management (REST, SOAP, GraphQL).
• Knowledge of integration patterns, ESB, and messaging systems (MQ, WTX, Biztalk).
  
  

Cloud And DevOps

• Understanding of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
  
  

Emerging Technologies

• Awareness of emerging technologies and trends (AI, ML, blockchain, IoT)
  
  

Skills Referential

Specific Qualifications (if required)

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Resilience

Ability to collaborate / Teamwork

Decision Making

Attention to detail / rigor

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to understand, explain and support change

Analytical Ability

Ability to manage a project

Ability to develop and adapt a process

Ability to develop and adapt a process

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Experience Level

At least 12 years