Role Summary 

We are seeking a seasoned Technical Solution Architect with a strong background in core banking transformation. Based in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, the ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years of software development experience and a proven track record of designing and modernizing core banking systems. The successful candidate will drive the definition of scalable, secure, and future-ready architectures that enable banks to transform their core platforms, improve agility, and comply with evolving regulatory and customer needs. 

Key Activities 

• Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end solution architectures for core banking transformation and modernization initiatives 

• Assess legacy core banking systems, identify constraints, and propose modernized architectures that balance flexibility, cost efficiency, and compliance 

• Collaborate with stakeholders (business, product, SME, and delivery teams) to define solution blueprints aligned with banking strategy 

• Provide architectural oversight and ensure consistency across payments, lending, deposits, and other banking domains 

• Guide technical teams in integrating core banking platforms with digital channels, payment gateways, and regulatory systems 

• Ensure architectural decisions adhere to banking industry best practices, standards, and security requirements 

• Manage and mitigate Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Decisions (RAID) across the transformation lifecycle 

• Define frameworks, reference architectures, and reusable assets for core banking modernization 
  
  

Required Skills 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field 

• Deep expertise in core banking systems (e.g., deposits, loans, payments, customer accounts, GL, compliance) 

• Proven experience in banking system implementation, migration, or transformation projects 

• Minimum 4+ years in a Solution Architect role OR 5+ years in banking technology/platform engineering 

• Hands-on proficiency with Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, Microservices, Event-Driven Architectures 

• Strong knowledge of transaction processing, settlement, payment systems, and regulatory compliance 

• Solid understanding of enterprise architecture, API-driven design, integration frameworks, and legacy modernization 

• Ability to bridge business and technology, translate requirements into scalable solutions 

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills 
  
  

Preferred Skills 

• Experience with leading core banking platforms (e.g., Temenos, Thought Machine, T24, Finacle, Flexcube, Mambu) 

• Exposure to digital banking and open banking ecosystems 

• Prior involvement in banking migration programs (core replacement, coexistence, phased rollout) 

• Experience in technical pre-sales / consultative solutioning for banking transformation 

• T-shaped expertise across cloud, infrastructure, security, and database technologies 

• Track record of thought leadership in banking modernization (frameworks, best practices, industry standards)

Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not received a response from GFT regarding your application within 10 workdays, please consider that we have decided to proceed with other candidates. We truly appreciate your interest in GFT and thank you for your understanding.