Cloud Solutions Architect — Resilience, Security & AI Strategy

3761 Barclays - BX - UK; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a Senior Solution Architect for the Cards and Payments domain. You will design and implement architectural solutions, collaborating with Business Analysts to deliver robust designs that align with enterprise cloud and security standards.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement at executive levels, and the ability to drive architectural roadmaps and AI initiatives. Location options include Knutsford or Northampton, with a focus on resilient, secure,

Qualifications

• Experience with infrastructure and integration, cloud and on-premise, and security best practices at enterprise scale.
• Experience in one or more domains: Physical Security, Threat Intelligence, Insider Threat, Cyber Forensics, Resilience.
• Strong technical leadership and communication skills.
• Stakeholder management to CxO-level.
• Background in Software Engineering and/or Data Architecture; regulated financial services experience; interest in AI, Agile and Automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement architectural solutions for complex business problems within Cards and Payments.
• Produce solution designs with Business Analysts; collaborate across teams to satisfy requirements.
• Promote and drive architecture strategy, roadmaps, and AI-related initiatives.
• Lead diverse technical teams, manage risks, and ensure security and compliance in enterprise settings.

Skills

Physical Security

Threat Intelligence

Insider Threat

Cyber Forensics

Resilience

Job description

Barclays is seeking a Senior Solution Architect for the Cards and Payments domain. You will design and implement architectural solutions, collaborating with Business Analysts to deliver robust designs that align with enterprise cloud and security standards.

The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement at executive levels, and the ability to drive architectural roadmaps and AI initiatives. Location options include Knutsford or Northampton, with a focus on resilient, secure,