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WHAT WE DO

At Goldman Sachs, our we dont just make things we make things possible. We change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas and solve the most challenging and pressing financial problems for our clients. Our Solution Architecture team closely collaborates with a diverse set of stakeholders to build scalable, technology-centered products that aim to maximize value for our customers and differentiate Goldman Sachs our competitors.

Our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking combined with deep technical expertise to lead complex integration efforts by partnering with our customers. Solutions Architects are engineers at heart that love working with customers, understand their objectives and help them grow their business by leveraging Goldman Sachs capabilities.

Are you someone that sees technology as the enabler for the next generation of financial products? Do you love working in a highly dynamic and collaborative environment? Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Goldman Sachs Solutions Architects are innovators, problem-solvers and enablers. We look for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment. Transaction Banking (TxB) aims to build innovative solutions to traditional banking activities and our Solutions Architects bring those solutions to life through their work with our clients, engineers and product specialists. We look for people that are able to work with clients and internal stakeholders at all levels from concept design all the way to complex technical integration and product build. Our Solutions Architects play a critical role in delivering a differentiated customer experience and they become trusted advisors to our clients. We look for a combination of technical expertise in modern technologies combined with curiosity and deep understanding of financial products.

TRANSACTION BANKING

We aim to build a modern and digital-first transaction banking solution to serve our clients. Our business combines the strength, heritage, and expertise of a 150-year-old firm with the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of a tech start-up. Our goal is to provide a best-in-class digital product that helps clients to succeed by giving them a holistic view of their business. Through the use of modern technology built on the cloud, we are the alternative to legacy platforms. Were a team of diverse experts helping our clients to build the future of their Treasury.

The role involves working closely with our internal engineering and product teams to evolve existing offerings as well as bring new ones to life. We are looking for a solution architect with deep subject matter expertise in the transaction banking business and strong technical skills. The work starts with developing an end to end solution that addresses our clients needs by leveraging our capabilities. The role requires a good understanding of the transaction banking business, our platform and clients needs. It also requires excellent oral and written communication and the ability to convey complex solutions to clients and internal stakeholders. To a large extend, our solution engineers are representing the clients to all internal teams and play an integral role in influencing our product strategy at all levels. The successful candidate needs to be comfortable owning open-ended problems and collaboratively lead their resolution. Solution Architects lead the post-sale activities by becoming the main client contact for all integration matters. That requires strong technical skills to advice clients on security, connectivity, data exchange protocols as well as help them troubleshoot integration issues. It requires liaising with internal engineering teams and providing the right level of information to effectively address client queries. Solution Architects work closely with our Client Implementation team to ensure the smooth execution of client onboarding.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

* Manage multiple projects and clients at the same time, ability to prioritize efficiently
* Design end to end solutions for clients looking to leverage transaction banking products
* Excellent communication skills, comfortable explaining complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Collaborate with global cross functional teams to build customer-centric solutions
* Establish strong cross-divisional partnerships
* The ideal candidate is passionate about transaction banking, technology and engineering
* Candidates must have exceptional ability to apply knowledge and experience in decision-making to arrive at creative and commercial solutions
* Candidate are expected to be independent and comfortable in a fast paced, ambiguous and often multi-directional work environment
* Ability to drive revenue opportunities for TxB products across client base as well as client strategy
* Contribute to business marketing and communication strategy and planning

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

* Minimum of 4-7 years of relevant professional experience
* S. or higher in Computer Science or Engineering (or equivalent work experience)
* 2+ years of experience in Transaction Banking or equivalent
* 3+ years of experience in a software development role
* Strong understanding of software architecture
* Comfortable with Agile operating models
* Team oriented
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Energetic, self-directed, and self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in a Solution Architect role or equivalent
* Experience with micro service architectures (SOA)
* Experience with RESTful APIs
* Experience with Payments systems (understanding of the various payment networks)
* Experience with AWS