Project Architect CGEMJP00309853

Experis; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent IT solutions provider is seeking a Project Architect in Knutsford/Northampton to drive innovative solutions in core banking. The role involves leading design architecture, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance and security in banking solutions. Candidates should have experience in core banking processes and integrations with a focus on cloud and DevOps practices. Pay rate is £550 PAYE through umbrella.

Qualifications

• Experience in core banking solutions and Current account journeys such as loans and account switching.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and operational resilience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and technical architecture for current accounts and payments.
• Collaborate with project managers and analysts to align solutions with business needs.
• Manage architectural governance and produce design artifacts.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Stakeholder management

Security compliance

DevOps practices

Vendor product integration

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

JIRA

Tableau

Confluence

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25.08.2025

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Location: Knutsford Job Type: Contract Industry: Cloud & Infrastructure Job reference: BBBH420488_1755698937 Posted: about 1 hour ago

Role Title: Project Architect
Location: Knutsford OR Northampton
Duration: 31/12/2025
Rate to SSC (including supplier charge): £550

MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA

Role Description:

A Barclays core banking solution architect with experience in Current account journeys including loans, account switching and is experienced with managing responsibilities for designing, developing, and implementing technology solutions for complex core banking & current account business problems, ensuring that systems are scalable, resilient, and secure. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders across business and technology, owning the delivery of architecture for core banking programs, and guiding integration strategies-often balancing cloud adoption, automation, and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

* Leading design and technical architecture for loans, savings/current accounts, current account switching & payments along with operational platforms with focus on scalability, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance
* Collaborating with project managers, product owners, and business analysts to align solutions with business requirements and risk controls for current accounts
* Managing architectural governance: producing design artefacts for privacy, records management, and risk
* Advising business and product teams, supporting technical delivery and innovation in the banking landscape
*Evaluating and integrating vendor products, supporting systems strategy, and automating operational processes to reduce manual intervention Essential expertise:
* Broad knowledge of the current account & core banking landscape, payment schemes, and architecture paradigms (cloud, APls, DevOps, security.
* Experience with workforce planning tools, reporting platforms (Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, Tableau, Confluence), and project delivery best practices
* Strong stakeholder management, business acumen, and ability to influence strategy across multiple teams and business functions .

Purpose: Drive consistent, innovative solutions that meet both strategic and operational goals for Barclays current account & core banking functions.