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.
• Knowledge of cloud-based integration, monitoring, security and environment management.
• Experience contributing to platform modernization or migration initiatives.

Frameworks and Libraries

Essential

• Murex MX.3 architecture and functional knowledge.
• MxML Exchange Interface and Workflow capabilities.
• Reporting and BI capabilities relevant to Murex solutions.
• Experience with functional streams including exposure to Front Office, Operations, Risk, Interfaces and Reporting.

Preferred

• Experience integrating multiple Murex functional components and external application services.
• Experience defining reusable architecture patterns for implementation, upgrade or extension projects.
• Familiarity with technology patterns that support maintainability, scalability and sustainable operations.

Development Tools and Methodologies

Essential

• Experience with Murex implementation and/or upgrade projects.
• Ability to define test strategies with appropriate functional and technical coverage.
• Ability to define migration strategies, including dependencies, sequencing, validation and rollback considerations.
• Experience with architecture design, solution documentation and technical presentations.
• Ability to collaborate with Project Managers, project stream leaders, Support Coordinators, Business Development and Client Services teams.

Preferred

• Experience with structured architecture review and governance processes.
• Experience with Agile, iterative or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Experience with release planning, environment coordination, defect analysis and production-readiness assessment.
• Experience using documentation, collaboration and project tracking tools.

Security Protocols

Essential

• Ability to consider access control, data protection, auditability and secure integration requirements in architecture decisions.
• Ability to identify and escalate security, privacy and operational risks associated with interfaces, data exchanges and migrations.
• Ability to follow applicable security and governance requirements for client and project environments.

Preferred

• Experience with secure interface design, authentication, authorization and encrypted data exchange.
• Experience incorporating security controls into test and migration strategies.
• Experience assessing security implications in complex Murex integration architectures.

Experience Requirements

• 14+ years of professional experience, including substantial experience in Murex solution architecture, implementation, integration, upgrade or support environments.
• Expert-level experience in at least one Murex MX.3 functional stream.
• Exposure to Front Office, Operations, Risk, Interfaces and Reporting.
• Hands-on experience with MxML Exchange Interface, MxML Exchange Workflow, Reporting/BI, SQL, XML, Unix and the MxML Exchange Data Dictionary.
• Experience delivering or supporting Murex implementation and/or upgrade projects.
• Experience leading complex technology integration architecture design for strategic clients or complex enterprise environments.
• Experience defining test or migration strategies with coverage across functional and technical components.
• Experience working with senior client decision-makers and cross-functional delivery teams.
• Experience contributing to business development, client relationship development, product strategy or technology roadmap discussions is preferred.
• Experience in financial services or another regulated environment is preferred where relevant to the assigned work.
• Equivalent professional experience, demonstrated architecture ownership and a strong record of Murex delivery may be considered in place of a directly aligned academic pathway.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Review client, project and support requirements; provide Murex architecture guidance across functional streams, interfaces, reporting and integration components.
• Participate in meetings with Project Managers, stream leaders, Support Coordinators, Business Development, Client Services and senior client stakeholders to align priorities and decisions.
• Prepare architecture designs, strategy documents, presentations, test approaches, migration plans, technical recommendations and delivery inputs.
• Make architecture decisions within assigned authority, identify risks and dependencies, resolve conflicts constructively, and escalate matters requiring governance or senior review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered.
• At least 14 years of relevant professional experience, including significant Murex MX.3 architecture, implementation, integration, upgrade or support experience.
• Murex or MX.3 certifications are preferred where applicable, although demonstrated hands-on expertise and project delivery experience remain essential.
• Relevant training in Murex architecture, MxML Exchange, integration design, testing, migration, Unix, SQL, XML or related technologies is preferred.
• Continuous professional development is expected in Murex capabilities, architecture practices, integration technologies, market trends, technology trends and sustainable solution design.

Professional Competencies

• Critical thinking and problem-solving: Analyze architecture requirements, investigate complex issues, assess risks and develop practical solutions supported by evidence.
• Leadership and teamwork: Guide project and support teams, share knowledge, contribute to mentoring and coordinate effectively across internal and external groups.
• Communication and stakeholder management: Present architecture, strategy and methodology topics clearly while managing expectations and building working relationships with senior decision-makers.
• Adaptability and learning orientation: Respond constructively to changing requirements, project conditions, technology trends and client priorities while remaining willing to learn and work hands-on.
• Innovation mindset: Identify opportunities for product innovation, integration improvement, automation, maintainability and sustainable technology usage based on client needs and market developments.
• Time and priority management: Manage multiple projects, architecture activities, stakeholder requests, dependencies and delivery commitments while escalating risks in a timely manner.

Soft Skills

• Proactive approach to architecture, delivery and client support activities.
• Constructive conflict management and issue resolution.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to build trusted professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to collaborate respectfully across technical, functional, professional and cultural backgrounds.
• Willingness to remain hands-on and learn new technologies, capabilities and delivery practices.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Ability to work effectively across teams and manage competing priorities.

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