Murex Solution Architect

Job Summary Synechron is seeking a Murex Solution Architect with 14+ years of experience to promote Murex’s strategy and keep clients fully up to date on the available offering. The role will support client-driven product innovation, complex technology integration architecture and strategic delivery initiatives. The Murex Solution Architect will work with Project Managers, project stream leaders, Business Development, Client Services Domain Managers and Support Coordinators to support successful project delivery, extensions and business-as-usual activities. The role will share architecture expertise, client insights and delivery knowledge while contributing to mentoring, relationship development and business growth. The position will partner with senior client decision-makers, communicate architecture and methodology topics, define test and migration strategies, and provide feedback on market and technology trends. The role contributes to business objectives by improving solution quality, supporting client outcomes, enabling innovation and strengthening collaboration across delivery and support teams. Software Requirements Required Software Skills • Murex MX.3: Expert-level experience in at least one functional stream. • MxML Exchange Interface: Hands-on experience designing, implementing, supporting or reviewing interfaces. • MxML Exchange Workflow: Experience with workflow configuration, design, analysis or support. • Reporting and Business Intelligence: Experience with reporting and BI capabilities within Murex environments. • SQL: Practical experience using SQL for data analysis, validation, troubleshooting and solution support. • XML: Ability to work with XML-based data structures, messages, configurations or integrations. • Unix: Working knowledge of Unix environments and relevant operational or troubleshooting activities. • MxML Exchange Data Dictionary: Experience using or interpreting the MxML Exchange Data Dictionary. • Functional domain exposure: Experience across or exposure to Front Office, Operations, Risk, Interfaces and Reporting. • Implementation and upgrade projects: Experience contributing to Murex implementation and/or upgrade projects. • Architecture design: Experience with technology integration architecture design and solution strategy. • Testing and migration strategy: Ability to define test or migration strategies with appropriate coverage of functional and technical components. Specific Murex or MX.3 version requirements have not been provided. Candidates should have recent hands-on experience with the versions used in their assigned project environments and the ability to adapt to product upgrades. Preferred Software Skills • Experience across multiple Murex functional streams in addition to the primary area of expertise. • Experience with complex integration architectures involving Front Office, Operations, Risk, Interfaces and Reporting. • Experience supporting strategic architecture decisions across implementation, upgrade and extension initiatives. • Experience with technology evaluation, product strategy feedback and market trend analysis. • Experience preparing architecture presentations, solution documentation and methodology materials for technical and business audiences. Overall Responsibilities • Promote Murex’s strategy and keep clients fully up to date on the available offering. • Support client-driven product innovation by identifying needs, opportunities and practical solution improvements. • Work with Project Managers and project stream leaders to support smooth delivery across projects and extensions. • Share relevant insights, knowledge and understanding of client strengths and expertise to improve delivery planning and execution. • Work closely with Business Development and Client Services Domain Managers to identify opportunities and support business development activities. • Work with Support Coordinators to support successful day-to-day and business-as-usual activities. • Participate in the mentoring and development of Support Coordinators and other relevant team members. • Partner with clients to build effective working relationships with senior decision-makers. • Identify collaborative opportunities internally and externally that can enhance project delivery through cross-team participation. • Prepare and present content on architecture design, architecture strategy, delivery methodology and related technical topics. • Provide feedback to improve Murex strategy based on market trends and relevant technology trends. • Lead complex technology integration architecture design for strategic clients. • Define test or migration strategies that provide optimal coverage of functional and technical components. • Remain willing to learn, investigate and contribute hands-on when project or client requirements demand it. • Address conflicts constructively and support timely resolution of architecture, delivery and stakeholder concerns. Strategic Objectives • Improve the quality, consistency and strategic alignment of Murex architecture decisions. • Support successful implementation, upgrade, extension and integration initiatives. • Strengthen collaboration among delivery, support, business development and client services teams. • Enable client-driven innovation and identify opportunities for sustainable process and technology improvements. • Improve the effectiveness of test and migration strategies through appropriate functional and technical coverage. Performance Outcomes and Expectations • Architecture solutions are aligned with client requirements, Murex strategy and agreed technical standards. • Integration designs address relevant functional, technical, operational and support considerations. • Test and migration strategies provide documented and risk-based coverage of applicable components. • Project and support teams receive timely architecture guidance, technical input and delivery support. • Client and internal stakeholders receive clear, accurate and relevant communication. • Opportunities, risks, dependencies and improvement initiatives are identified and communicated for review and planning. • Architecture decisions and recommendations are supported by evidence, technical analysis and an understanding of business outcomes. Technical Skills (By Category) Programming Languages Essential • SQL for data analysis, validation, investigation and troubleshooting. • XML for interface messages, data structures, configuration and integration analysis. • Unix command-line skills for monitoring, investigation, support and operational activities. • MxML Exchange Interface and MxML Exchange Workflow experience within Murex environments. • Experience working with the MxML Exchange Data Dictionary. Preferred • Experience with scripting or automation in Unix environments. • Experience developing or maintaining reusable interface, reporting or data validation utilities. • Ability to interpret application logs, interface payloads and technical data flows. Databases and Data Management Essential • Practical SQL experience in Murex-related data analysis and troubleshooting. • Understanding of data structures, mappings, dependencies and data movement across Murex components. • Ability to use the MxML Exchange Data Dictionary to support analysis of data elements and exchanges. • Ability to assess data requirements for testing, migration, reporting and integration architecture. Preferred • Experience designing data validation and reconciliation approaches for implementation or upgrade projects. • Experience with reporting and BI data structures in complex application environments. • Experience identifying data quality, lineage and data integrity risks. Cloud Technologies Essential • Ability to evaluate architecture, integration, deployment and operational considerations within the relevant project environment. Preferred • Experience supporting Murex architecture in cloud or hybrid environments. • Kn