Solution Architect (L7 - Manager)
We are seeking a new talent to join the team where you will have the opportunity to contribute to large-scale transformation initiatives within enterprise platforms. The client is a leading financial services organisation, delivering innovative and scalable technology solutions across digital and core systems.
Responsibilities
As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for defining and owning end-to-end solution architecture across complex, multi-platform environments. You will ensure that business and technical requirements are translated into robust, scalable, and secure solution designs aligned with enterprise standards.
Your day-to-day activities will include leading the design of distributed systems spanning digital channels, backend platforms, cloud infrastructure, and legacy environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive solutions across multiple technology domains, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment across all workstreams.
You are expected to act as a subject matter expert, take accountability for architecture decisions, and engage with senior stakeholders across business and technology. A key part of the role involves managing architectural risks, driving governance, and ensuring successful delivery through strong technical leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Define and own end-to-end solution architecture for complex, enterprise-scale initiatives
Lead and coordinate integration across multiple platforms, systems, and technology domains
Produce and maintain architecture artefacts including high-level designs, architecture documents, and governance materials
Lead architecture governance activities, including design reviews and Architecture Review Board (ARB) engagements
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements
Collaborate with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure a cohesive and complete solution
Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
Contribute to and validate non-functional requirements (NFRs) including performance, scalability, resilience, and security
Support delivery teams by providing architectural guidance and ensuring alignment with the overall design
Represent architecture and design decisions in internal and external forums, including senior stakeholder discussions and vendor engagements
Support service transition activities by ensuring completeness of design documentation and operational readiness
Skills & Experience
Strong experience as a Solution Architect within enterprise environments, ideally in financial services
Proven ability to define and deliver end-to-end architecture for large-scale, complex programmes
Experience working across multi-platform environments, including cloud, legacy, and distributed systems
Strong understanding of integration patterns, system design, and data flows
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and hybrid architectures
Strong knowledge of architecture governance, design documentation, and security principles
Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and resilient solutions
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Preferred Experience
Experience working in retail banking or large enterprise environments
Exposure to core systems, digital transformation, or large-scale modernisation programmes
Experience leading architecture within Agile delivery environments
Familiarity with high-availability and high-throughput enterprise systems
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