Solution Architect (Contract)
Location:
Dublin / Hybrid (Top-tier Financial Services)
Duration:
6 Months Initial (Project Roadmap)
Rate:
Competitive Market Day Rate
The Opportunity
We are looking for a heavy-hitting
Solution Architect
to take the reins of a high-profile, multi-year transformation for one of Ireland's leading retail banks.
This isn't a "sit back and advise" role. You will be the technical orchestrator for a massive E2E ecosystem, bridging the gap between legacy mainframe excellence and cutting-edge AWS cloud components. If you enjoy the challenge of harmonizing APIs, Payments (GPPSP), and complex Channel changes into one robust design, this is for you.
The Day-to-Day
* Architectural Ownership:
Act as the E2E Design Authority for Project, ensuring every component aligns with the broader business vision.
* Collaboration:
Work across diverse delivery squads—from Mainframe and Core Services to AWS and API developers—to ensure a seamless technical flow.
* Governance & Security:
Lead the charge at the
Architecture Review Board (ARB)
and partner with ISR teams to ensure security is baked into the design, not bolted on.
* Stakeholder Influence:
Represent the bank in high-level industry discussions with third-party vendors and other financial institutions.
Your Technical Toolkit
To hit the ground running, you'll need a deep understanding of complex banking environments:
* Modern & Legacy Integration:
Proven experience with
APIs, AWS Cloud components, and Mainframe
environments.
* Payments Expertise:
Specific knowledge of
GPPSP (Global PayPlus)
and core payment service changes is highly desirable.
* Governance Mastery:
Expert at producing HLDs, Architecture Summaries, and navigating the ARB process.
* Security First:
Experience working with Information Security & Risk (ISR) teams to remediate gaps in complex designs.
Why Join?
* High Visibility:
This is a flagship project with a massive footprint across the bank's digital and core infrastructure.
* Dublin Hub:
Join a collaborative team in the heart of Dublin's financial district with a flexible hybrid model.
* Long-term Potential:
While the initial contract is 6 months, Project has a significant runway.