Infrastructure Architect - Core Banking System Migration & Modernization

Senior Manager - Tech Consulting - FS - CNS - TC - Technology Strategy & Transformation - Mumbai Job Description – Infrastructure Architect (CBS Migration & Modernization) Position: Infrastructure Architect Experience: 12+ Years Location: Mumbai Joining Requirement: Immediate joiner (within 30 days preferred) Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure Architect to design, evaluate, and implement robust infrastructure solutions for large-scale Core Banking System (CBS) migration and modernization programs within the BFSI domain. This role is focused on building scalable, resilient, and high-performance infrastructure environments that support mission-critical banking systems, ensuring high availability, regulatory compliance, and seamless migration from legacy platforms. Educational Qualifications Mandatory: BE / B.Tech / M.Tech (CSE / IT) or MCA Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Strategy & Architecture Assess existing infrastructure landscapes and recommend future-ready, scalable architecture solutions Design infrastructure for CBS migration and modernization, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and resilience Align infrastructure architecture with enterprise standards and regulatory requirements Capacity Planning & Performance Optimization Perform benchmarking, sizing, and capacity planning for high-volume Core Banking environments Optimize throughput, response time, and transaction performance Ensure infrastructure readiness to support peak loads and evolving business growth scenarios High Availability & Resilience Design and implement fault-tolerant architectures and high-availability systems Define and manage cross-site replication strategies Ensure business continuity through robust disaster recovery (DR) frameworks CBS Migration Support Ensure infrastructure readiness for CBS migration, including environment setup, validation, and readiness checks Collaborate closely with technical and application teams to support smooth migration and cutover activities Ensure minimal downtime and operational stability during migration phases Security & Compliance Ensure adherence to security standards, regulatory guidelines, and audit requirements Implement infrastructure-level security controls and compliance frameworks Support risk assessments and mitigation planning for infrastructure components Collaboration & Governance Work closely with PMO, Technical Leaders, OEMs, and external vendors Provide expertise on infrastructure governance, standards, and best practices Enable informed decision-making through feasibility analysis and optimization insights Mandatory Experience & Criteria 12+ years of experience in infrastructure architecture and design Proven experience in leading at least one large-scale Core Technical / Application / Database / Infrastructure transformation or revamp program Experience working in high-volume, mission-critical environments Preferred Experience Exposure to the BFSI sector Experience with Core Banking Systems (CBS) such as TCS BaNCS or other OEM platforms Prior involvement in CBS migration, modernization, or transformation initiatives Key Skills & Competencies Strong domain knowledge across servers, virtualization (VMs), databases, operating systems, hardware, and storage technologies, including product offerings and ecosystem insights Infrastructure Architecture & Design Hardware & Platform Evaluation Capacity Planning & Benchmarking High Availability & Disaster Recovery Cross-Site Replication Strategies Data Center (DC) – Disaster Recovery (DR) shifting and expansion strategies Deep understanding of the Banking Infrastructure Ecosystem Ideal Candidate Profile A forward-thinking infrastructure expert with strong experience in designing resilient, scalable banking infrastructure, capable of supporting complex CBS migration programs. The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellence in balancing performance, availability, and compliance, while effectively operating in high-stakes, large-scale transformation environments.