Solutions Architect

Solution Architect – Contract

Job Description

Our client, a large organisation within the financial services sector, is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to take ownership of end-to-end technical solution design across complex technology change initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design of solutions across application, data, infrastructure, cloud, integration and security domains.
• Work closely with enterprise architecture, engineering teams, business stakeholders and programme delivery functions to define appropriate technical solutions.
• Produce and maintain architecture and solution design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure proposed solutions comply with established technology principles, standards and strategic architecture direction.
• Provide technical input into project planning, estimation and delivery while identifying key risks, assumptions, dependencies and architectural considerations.
• Present proposed designs and architecture decisions to relevant technical governance and review forums.
• Collaborate with engineering, integration, data, security, testing, deployment and release teams to support successful implementation.
• Engage with internal stakeholders and third-party technology providers to resolve architectural issues and ensure solutions can be delivered effectively.

Experience Required

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Solution Architecture or a closely related architecture role, ideally supporting large-scale and complex technology transformation programmes.
• Strong experience designing solutions within environments involving multiple technology teams, suppliers and business stakeholders.
• Broad technical knowledge across application architecture, infrastructure, information and data, security, integration and cloud technologies.
• Demonstrable technical depth across at least two major architecture or engineering domains.
• Experience designing solutions incorporating both traditional on-premises technologies and modern cloud-based services.
• Strong understanding of contemporary software engineering, integration and technology delivery practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to assess architectural options, identify technical risks and support informed decision-making throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with enterprise database technologies, particularly Oracle databases and associated development technologies.
• Knowledge of enterprise Java application platforms and middleware technologies.
• Experience with Linux-based environments and enterprise messaging platforms.
• Familiarity with technologies such as Oracle Database, PL/SQL, Oracle APEX, Red Hat JBoss and IBM MQ.
• Experience integrating SaaS platforms and existing enterprise systems.
• Practical knowledge of AWS and/or Microsoft Azure environments.
• Previous experience within a large financial services or similarly regulated organisation.
• A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in modernising architecture, engineering and delivery practices.

Educational Requirements

• Third-level degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or another relevant discipline.
• Relevant architecture, cloud or technology certifications would be advantageous.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV. If your skills and experience match job requirements, you will be contacted to discuss your application in detail.

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