Lead solution architect

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Location

onsite, Pune, MH, India

Commitment

Full Time

Level

Lead / Manager

Required skills

Design ToolsOSS Design ToolsMisc Biz ToolsProgramming LanguagesEnterprise CustomersCRMOSSMidsize Customers

Job Description

Job Purpose IT PMO (Partnerships)

Own end-to-end solutioning, system architecture, and API-led partner integrations, driving cross-system delivery from requirement discussions to go-live across the BFL.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Drive end-to-end solutioning for co-lending integrations, covering journeys across LAMF/LAS/Broking flows.
  • Lead detailed requirement discussions with teams, translating into US/UD aligned to BFL partnership framework.
  • Design and own integration architecture across systems: Partner MW, PMW DB, DL, HMW, BRE, Risk, 3-in-1, 3-in-1 MW, COSMOS, SFDC, Pennant LMS.
  • Define and govern API flows including Create Application, KFS generation, Cancel, Status, Webhooks, and Additional Info APIs.
  • Ensure correct mapping of data fields, product configurations, and BRE logic across SFDC and Middleware layers.
  • Act as solution SPOC for co-lending partners, coordinating with API, DB, Middleware, SFDC, BRE, and Data Lake teams for seamless delivery.
  • Drive partner onboarding, including API specs alignment, CUG/UAT execution, webhook setup, and production readiness.
  • Ensure compliance with RBI DLG for journeys, including consent capture, attribution logic, and audit trail readiness.
  • Manage end-to-end delivery timelines for all co-lending partners, tracking dependencies like SFDC Convert, API readiness, and partner callbacks.
  • Lead UAT readiness for journey flows, including test data setup, journey validation, defect closure, and go-live sign-offs.
  • Monitor funnel metrics, disbursal flows, and API performance, ensuring scalability and stability post go-live training to IT staff and end-users on SCCM and Intune usage and capabilities.
  • Prepare leadership-ready dashboards covering project highlights, lowlights, risks, issues, dependencies, and next steps.
  • Publish daily, weekly, or milestone-based status reports for senior management.
  • Convert complex technical and operational details into concise executive summaries.
  • Highlight key decisions required from leadership and ensure timely closure.
  • Maintain structured reporting formats for better visibility and decision-making.

Key Decisions / Dimensions

  • Solution Design Across Systems: Defining scalable integration architecture across partners, Partner MW, PMW DB, DL, HMW, BRE, Risk, 3-in-1, 3-in-1 MW, COSMOS, SFDC, Pennant LMS while balancing speed vs reusability.
  • Managing Changing Requirements: Handling evolving partners/COE requirements and deciding scope freeze vs CR during UAT and delivery phases.
  • Dependency & Timeline Control: Navigating critical dependencies (SFDC Convert, APIs, partner readiness) and deciding parallel vs sequential execution.
  • Partner Readiness & Go-Live Calls: Driving partner integration (APIs, webhooks, mapping) and taking go-live decisions despite partial readiness.
  • Compliance & Data Accuracy: Ensuring RBI DLG compliance, correct data mapping, and reconciliation across systems without impacting business timelines.

Manage Business Volume

> 3000 Cr. a year

Major Challenges

  • Complex cross-system delivery & dependencies: Managing integrations across system: Middleware, SFDC, and LMS with evolving requirements, partner readiness gaps, and limited control over external teams.
  • Balancing accuracy, compliance & timelines: Ensuring correct data mapping, reconciliation, and RBI DLG compliance while still meeting aggressive go-live and business delivery timelines.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Technology; MBA preferred
  • 7-10 years of experience in IT PMO / Product / Solution roles (preferably BFSI / Fintech)
  • Strong conceptual understanding of API architecture and system integrations
  • Knowledge of co-lending / JV lending models and digital lending ecosystem
  • Familiarity with RBI Digital Lending Guidelines (DLG), consent management, and compliance frameworks
  • Understanding of Agile methodologies, requirement documentation (US/UD/BRD)

Work Experience

  • Experience working on BFL Partnership Architecture (Partner Systems, Partner MW, PMW DB, DL, HMW, BRE, Risk, 3-in-1, 3-in-1 MW, COSMOS, SFDC, Pennant LMS)
  • Hands-on involvement in API integrations (Create Application, KFS, Status, Cancel, Webhooks, Additional Info APIs)
  • Experience in solutioning and system design for co-lending/JV journeys.
  • Working knowledge of SFDC (LOS), Middleware layers (PMW/HMW), and LMS (Pennant).
  • Exposure to BRE logic, offer generation, and credit decision workflows.
  • Experience in partner onboarding, API integration testing (CUG/UAT), and go-live execution.
  • Hands-on experience in UAT cycles (IT + Biz), test data setup, and defect management.
  • Experience in data mapping, reconciliation, and multi-system data validation.
  • Ability to manage cross-functional coordination across Dev, Middleware, SFDC, Risk, and Partner teams.
  • Experience in tracking funnel metrics, API performance, and system KPIs.

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