Software / Solution Architect

Computer Futures / SThree Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment service provider is seeking a Software/Solution Architect for a contract role in London. The position involves designing architectural solutions for financial services products and supporting engineering teams. Ideal candidates should have strong skills in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and AWS, and possess a solid understanding of architectural design principles. This is a great opportunity for a senior engineer or principal developer looking to transition into solution architecture. The role has a day rate of £450-£500, with an expected length of 6+ months.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of architectural design principles and hands-on experience with proofs of concept.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate architectural solutions for financial services products.
• Create proof-of-concepts (PoCs) to demonstrate feasibility and guide implementation.
• Support engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet current and evolving business requirements.

Skills

Architectural design principles

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

AWS

Job description

Overview

Contract Role: Software/Solution Architect

IR35: INSIDE

Day Rate: £450-£500

Location: London (1 day per week onsite)

Start Date: ASAP

Length: 6+ months

We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineer with strong architectural expertise to support one of our clients whose products operate within the financial services domain. The role involves contributing to both new initiatives and enhancements to existing products.

You will play a key role in designing and validating architectural solutions, creating proof-of-concepts (PoCs), and supporting engineering teams in delivering scalable, secure, and resilient systems that meet both current and evolving business requirements.

This opportunity is ideal for a highly skilled engineer or principal developer looking to progress into a dedicated solution architecture position.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate architectural solutions for financial services products.
• Create proof-of-concepts (PoCs) to demonstrate feasibility and guide implementation.
• Support engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and resilient systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet current and evolving business requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of architectural design principles and hands-on experience with proofs of concept
• Java, Spring Boot
• Microservices
• AWS

Please note that if we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.

To learn more about Computer Futures please visit www.computerfutures.com.

Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales