Senior Principal Architect to create and support Digital Transformation roadmap to identify, im[...]

TN United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Principal Architect to lead the Digital Transformation roadmap. This pivotal role involves designing solutions across the technology landscape, particularly in the Financial Services sector. With a focus on cloud architecture and modern core banking systems, the ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of experience and a strong grasp of enterprise architecture frameworks. This is a permanent opportunity offered remotely, allowing for flexibility while contributing to impactful projects. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and high-quality software solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software development as a Solutions and Enterprise architect.
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, especially Azure.

Responsibilities

• Provide sound solutions and architecture for key business initiatives.
• Guide product owners and architects in implementing architecture choices.

Skills

Software Development

Solutions Architecture

Cloud Architecture (Azure)

Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)

Software Architecture

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

RESTful APIs

Agile Methodologies

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Equivalent Practical Experience

Job description

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Senior Principal Architect to create and support Digital Transformation roadmap to identify, implement and rationalize capabilities across technology landscape - PRINC005347, London

Client: S.i. Systems

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: b30e616d887c

Job Views: 3

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

Our Financial Services Client is seeking a Senior Principal Architect to create and support Digital Transformation roadmap to identify, implement and rationalize capabilities across technology landscape.

This is a Permanent Opportunity, Remote - Preferred Candidate location: British Columbia, open to Ontario and Alberta.

Must Have:

• 10+ years of software development experience as a Solutions and Enterprise architect. Experience designing solutions in Financial/Banking sector applications.
• Experience in cloud architecture - preferably Azure
• Experience with modern core banking systems and awareness of fintech landscape.
• Excellent knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of software architecture, application development and technical processes with considerable in-depth knowledge in one or more technical disciplines e.g. Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, cloud computing.
• Have in-depth knowledge in integration patterns and expertise in developing RESTful APIs with a good understanding of microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in evaluating and recommending emerging technologies and best practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Motivated and driven by achieving long-term business outcomes. Displays intellectual curiosity and integrity.
• Proven ability to innovate and adapt to the latest development in area of expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities:

• Provide sound solutions and architecture for key business initiatives
• Build and maintain architecture standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Understand business drivers and capabilities (future and current state) and determine enterprise system design and change requirements to drive targeted business outcomes.
• Guide and influence product owners, solution/data/security/infrastructure architects, designers, and developers in implementing sound architecture choices.
• Provide guidance to Enterprise architecture in establishing standards and evaluate products, contributing to enterprise architecture initiatives.
• Design and lead the implementation of solutions across all business applications or technologies based on enterprise strategy and requirements.
• Manage and develop enterprise architecture for broader scopes, working closely with solution and application architects.
• Provide consulting support to ensure project alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Monitor the current-state solution portfolio for deficiencies and misalignments.
• Understand technology trends and their practical applications to enable new business models.
• Analyze industry, competitors, and market trends to assess impact on the enterprise.