Solution Architect

ZipRecruiter; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is looking for a Solution Architect to support major technology transformation programs in Corporate Banking. This role involves high-level design and delivery processes on various banking initiatives while ensuring compliance and mentoring junior team members. The position emphasizes collaborative work with stakeholders and adherence to design standards.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Flexible working setup

Qualifications

• Experience in technology design or architecture, ideally with a development background.
• Strong experience in corporate banking and regulatory programs.
• In-depth knowledge of UK, EU, and cross-border payment schemes.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to understand business needs and shape conceptual solutions.
• Develop high-level end-to-end designs for banking technology initiatives.
• Support delivery teams throughout the Agile development lifecycle.

Skills

Technology design

Corporate banking experience

Regulatory programs

Solution integration

Data analysis

Interface design

Leadership

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Solution Architect

Location: Bromley

Hybrid: 3 days from Office

Contract: 6 months (High potential of extension)

Day rate: Umbrella

Overview

A leading financial institution is looking for an experienced Functional Designer to support major technology transformation programs in Corporate Banking. These programs cover Payments, Trade Finance, Loans, Client Liquidity, and Virtual Accounts. The role focuses on early solution shaping, high-level design, and supporting the delivery process.

Key Responsibilities

Work with stakeholders to understand business needs and shape conceptual solutions

Develop high-level end-to-end designs for banking technology initiatives

Assess impacts across technology, operations, and compliance

Support delivery teams throughout the Agile development lifecycle

Ensure solutions follow design and architectural standards

Work with enterprise architects and external vendors

Mentor junior team members and influence senior stakeholders

Required Skills and Experience

Experience in technology design or architecture, ideally with a development background

Strong experience in corporate banking and regulatory programs

In-depth knowledge of UK, EU, and cross-border payment schemes

Experience with solution integration, data analysis, and interface design

Proven leadership in managing onshore, offshore, and vendor teams

Desirable

TOGAF certification

Experience in Agile projects

Background in major banking systems

Why Apply

Be part of a high-impact team delivering strategic transformation

Opportunity to work on complex programs with meaningful business outcomes

Competitive day rate and flexible working setup

If you meet the requirements, please submit your CV. We are reviewing applications as they come in.

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