Senior Solutions Architect, Financial Services, Banking - Payments - FinTech

Amazon; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cloud solutions provider is seeking a Solutions Architect to design transformative cloud architectures for the financial services industry. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical advisor, develop innovative content, and contribute to team growth. Strong analytical skills and communication abilities are essential. This position offers a dynamic environment for driving meaningful business transformation.

Benefits

Mentorship & Career Growth

Work/Life Balance

Inclusive Team Culture

Qualifications

• Experience in cloud migration and digital transformation strategies.
• Ability to design cloud architectures.
• Experience working with financial technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and recommend cloud architectures for financial services.
• Serve as a technical advisor translating tech into business value.
• Develop technical content and best practices for customers.
• Represent AWS at events related to financial technology.
• Mentor team members and contribute to organizational goals.

Skills

Technical experience in designing solutions

Expertise in cloud-based solutions

Analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Education

Academic background in computer science or engineering

Job description

Revolutionize Financial Technology by Bridging Business and Cloud Innovation

Transform the financial services landscape by connecting cutting‑edge cloud solutions with strategic business outcomes. As a Solutions Architect, you'll be the critical link between technological potential and real‑world customer success in the dynamic world of banking, payments, and financial technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect Transformative Solutions: design and recommend cloud architectures that align seamlessly with customer business objectives in the financial services sector
• Customer Advocacy: serve as a trusted technical advisor, translating complex technological capabilities into tangible business value
• Innovation Catalyst: develop and share technical content, reference architectures, and best practices that inspire and educate customers
• Technical Evangelism: represent AWS through workshops, speaking engagements, and thought leadership in financial technology forums
• Collaborative Growth: contribute to team development through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and supporting organizational excellence

A day in the life

Your day will be a dynamic blend of technical exploration and strategic collaboration. You'll engage with financial services customers, unravelling their unique challenges and crafting innovative cloud solutions that drive meaningful business transformation. From designing sophisticated architectures to presenting compelling technical strategies, you'll be at the forefront of technological innovation.

About the team

We are a diverse collective of technology enthusiasts passionate about empowering businesses through cloud innovation. Our team thrives on continuous learning, collaborative problem‑solving, and a commitment to customer success. We value individual perspectives and believe that breakthrough solutions emerge from a rich tapestry of backgrounds and experiences.

About AWS

Diverse Experiences – AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in this job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS? Amazon Web Services is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating – that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture – AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee‑led and company‑sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams.

Mentorship & Career Growth – We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's best employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance – We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.

Basic Qualifications

• Technical experience in designing, implementing, or consulting on application and infrastructure solutions
• Demonstrated expertise in architecting or operating cloud‑based solutions
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Excellent communication skills across technical and business domains

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic background in computer science, engineering, or related technical discipline
• Experience in cloud migration and digital transformation strategies

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