Salesforce solution architect

Avance Consulting; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Solution Architect with a strong background in IT Systems Design and Solutions Architecture, particularly within Financial Institutions. This role involves owning the end-to-end Solution Architecture, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and documenting complex architectures aligned with roadmaps. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of the BIAN framework, TOGAF, and API & microservice architecture. If you are a dynamic professional with 3-5 years of experience and a passion for driving transformation projects, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Solution Architecture within Financial Institutions.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to communicate complex concepts.

Responsibilities

• Owning the end-to-end Solution Architecture and collaborating with various disciplines.
• Documenting complex As-Is / Transition / Target Architectures.

Skills

Solution Architecture

BIAN Framework

TOGAF

ArchiMate

API & Microservice Architecture

AWS

Azure

Big Data

IT Systems Design

Financial Institutions Knowledge

Tools

Avolution Abacus

Job description

- Applying strong domain and Decision Driven Design experience, utilizing your knowledge of the BIAN framework, TOGAF, ArchiMate, and API & microservice architecture solutions, using tools such as Avolution Abacus to create Solution Design Documents (SDD).

- Owning the end-to-end Solution Architecture, collaborating and coordinating input from other architecture disciplines (Security, Data, Infra, Cloud, etc.), aligned with the Domain Enterprise Architecture Strategy.

- Documenting complex As-Is / Transition / Target Architectures aligned with associated roadmaps.

- Establishing and maintaining Strategy/Roadmaps, aligning diverse stakeholders across different technologies and business areas, both locally and globally.

- Possessing knowledge of Digital/API/Micro-Services/Big Data/AWS/Azure/Cloud Architecture and relevant software packages.

- Understanding and experience in migrating/decommissioning legacy technologies and removing obsolescence.

Key skills/knowledge/experience:

- Experience in IT Systems Design and Solutions Architecture within Financial Institutions (Retail or Corporate), with domain knowledge in Finance & Risk (preferably in General Ledger systems migration), Transformation projects, green and brownfield solutions/implementations, or other regulated industry risk control frameworks.

- Ability to create practical, workable architectures aligned with IT principles/standards and governance.

- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively, both written and verbal.

- Demonstrable experience in diplomatically challenging and influencing a diverse set of stakeholders and colleagues.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

- 3-5 years of Solution Architecture experience.

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