Software Solutions Architect

VirtueTech Recruitment Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VirtueTech Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Software Solutions Architect for a technology consultancy delivering digital transformation for banking and financial services clients. You will design end-to-end architectures that meet regulatory requirements, drive API integration, and leverage cloud-based patterns in a fast-moving environment.

You will engage directly with clients to understand objectives, shape solutions, and outline implementation roadmaps, leading proofs of concept and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering technology solutions in banking or financial services.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical designs.

Responsibilities

• Understand client objectives and regulatory challenges in banking/FS.
• Develop end-to-end software solution architectures aligned with strategy and regulations.
• Translate business needs into architecture diagrams, proposals and roadmaps.
• Lead proofs of concepts and evaluate new technologies to meet requirements.

Skills

Client engagement

Cloud architecture

APIs & integration

Distributed systems

Job description

Software Solutions Architect needed for a technology consultancy specialising in delivering digital transformation programmes for clients across banking and financial services. Clients operate in a fast-moving, highly regulated environment, where evolving regulatory requirements, emerging trading products, and new banking initiatives continually drive the need for innovative technology solutions.

Environment:

Technology Consultancy | Digital Transformation

Up to £150,000 + Benefits + Bonus

Hybrid working.

Software Solutions Architect : A background in technology consultancy, professional services, or a client-facing technology delivery environment. Strong understanding of modern software architecture principles, application integration, APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-based architectures.

• Experience working with clients in banking, financial services, capital markets, or a closely related regulated financial services environment.
• A track record of engaging directly with customers to understand requirements, shape solutions, and define the scope of technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities of Senior Software Solutions Architect:

Client Engagement & Solution Discovery

• Work directly with banking and financial services clients to understand business objectives, technical challenges, and transformation priorities.
• Develop end-to-end software solution architectures that align with business requirements, technology strategy, and regulatory obligations.
• Translate complex business requirements into clear technical designs, architecture diagrams, solution proposals, and implementation roadmaps.

Proof of Concepts & Innovation

• Define and lead proof of concepts, prototypes, and technical spikes to validate proposed solutions and demonstrate feasibility.
• Assess new technologies and architectural approaches to support emerging business and regulatory requirements.