Enterprise Solutions Architect

Aubay UK; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aubay UK is seeking an experienced Enterprise Solutions Architect to lead architectural initiatives in Financial Services. This role involves driving project delivery, ensuring compliance with governance frameworks, and collaborating with diverse teams to drive technology solutions that support business strategies. Candidates should possess extensive experience in IT architecture with a focus on .NET technologies.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Work-from-home opportunities

Access to Udemy training platform

Discount on winter sports holidays

Opportunity to work directly for the client

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in IT Architecture, preferably in Financial Services.
• Strong communication skills, capable of gathering requirements and presenting solutions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve IS architecture based on architectural principles.
• Design .NET and data solutions ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical roadmaps.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

TOGAF Practitioner certification

ITIL certification

Tools

Microsoft .NET

SQL Server

Kubernetes

Postgres

NoSQL databases

Job description

Aubay UK West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Enterprise Solutions Architect

Aubay UK West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + Bonus (DOE)

Role Summary

Aubay is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to drive architectural initiatives within the Financial Services space. You will support project delivery by defining functional scoping and devising Information System (IS) level architecture solutions that emphasise consistency, adaptability, and sustainability. You will ensure compliance with the architecture governance framework and processes and provide expertise across a variety of technical and business projects.

This role requires the successful candidate to be onsite in Solihull three days a week; this is a non-negotiable requirement.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Over 5 years of experience in an IT Architecture role, ideally within Financial Services or regulated environments.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively gather requirements and present solutions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and take architectural responsibility across different initiatives.
• Experience in architecting and developing .NET applications, with a good understanding of the relevant technologies.
• Expertise in working with Microsoft .NET applications, SQL Server, Kubernetes, Postgres, and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture methodologies such as TOGAF and ITIL.
• Experience working with both commercial off-the-shelf and bespoke solutions.
• Highly methodical, organised, and results-driven with great attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels, ensuring effective communication and decision-making.

Desired Skills:

• TOGAF Practitioner certification or equivalent certification in enterprise architecture.
• ITIL certification or equivalent knowledge of IT service management frameworks.
• Experience with architecture tools such as Orbus iServer and MS Visio.
• Proficiency in Domain Driven Design, Modelling (Relationships, topologies, Sequence Diagrams, UML, ArchiMate).
• Familiarity with Automation, testing, and development pipelines in an Agile and DevOps environment.
• Practical knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD methodologies.
• Role Responsibilities:
• Develop and evolve IS (Information System) architecture based on established architectural principles, ensuring consistency with company frameworks and strategic objectives.
• Design .NET and data solutions in collaboration with security and infrastructure stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business requirements and the overall IT strategy.
• Collaborate with project teams to define the functional scope and technical requirements of projects.
• Work closely with stakeholders to define and deliver technical roadmaps for IT solutions that support business strategy and objectives.
• Support project managers in creating project build plans and providing cost estimation for technical delivery.
• Assess and evaluate technology solutions, creating application and technology roadmaps that align with organisational goals.
• Support the development and implementation of the Enterprise Architecture capability, ensuring best practices and governance are followed.
• Engage with global teams to manage projects through the appropriate governance processes, ensuring compliance with necessary architectural standards.
• Prepare and assist with architecture briefs, ensuring consistency with the established governance and strategic framework.
• Participate in Research and Design phases to evaluate and propose emerging technologies that complement business strategy and IT roadmaps.

About Aubay UK – Ahead of Innovation!

Aubay UK is a recognised InSourcing Partner for client-side deployment delivered across London. Our team, based in Canary Wharf, specialises in hiring IT professionals within London’s Energy and FinTech sectors, helping our clients to expand their operations with top-tier talent who are experts in their fields. We work exclusively with clients who are globally recognized as Energy Super Majors/Financial Services and innovative FinTech players.

Aubay UK is the most recently started branch of Aubay Group www.aubay.com. Aubay Group is an international Digital Services Company, listed on a Euronext Stock Exchange, who have been operating for 25 years in the European market and working alongside some of the biggest names in the Banking, Finance, Insurance, Energy, IT/Digital, Manufacturing, Transport and Telecoms sectors. With over 7,800 employees across 7 countries and 16 offices in England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, Aubay Group generated revenues of €534 million in 2023.

What Aubay UK Offers

At Aubay UK, people are at the heart of our business. We offer a competitive remuneration package which includes a range of benefits. You will receive continuous support from our dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialists, who will support your career development and success during your assignment with our client.

Other benefits include:

● 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

● Work-from-home opportunities

● Access to Udemy training platform and conferences

● Discount on winter sports holidays at www.aero1607.com

● Opportunity to work directly for the client at the end of the assignment

Our Client

Our client is one of the Super Major global energy companies with around 84,000 employees across 70+ countries who are working to power progress through cleaner energy solutions.

Specialities: Upstream/Downstream, Biofuels, Integrated Gas, New Energies, Chemicals, Energy and Trading.

You will have the opportunity to work in a challenging but rewarding environment that is fast-paced and changing fundamentally and work towards transforming the business of a Super Major energy company to meet the ambition to be a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050 whilst delivering a world-class business case that has a robust societal license to operate. In your role, you will be expected to enact change and deliver value globally across business lines and geographies.

Apply via our website - www.aubay.co.uk

This role requires you to be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

Aubay UK is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Strategy/Planning, and Consulting

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Financial Services

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