Solution Architect

Avance Consulting; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead digital transformation initiatives within the banking and financial services sector. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in React JS, Node JS, and cloud technologies to architect and build applications that drive innovation. Your leadership will guide teams through complex projects, ensuring high-quality software delivery and strategic alignment with business goals. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence the future of digital solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering complex programs from inception to completion.
• Strong communication and partnership skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and set strategic direction in digital transformation.
• Drive design, development, and quality of components while mentoring team members.

Skills

Architecture and application design

Microservices

React JS

Node JS

Cloud Architecture

SaaS integrations

Technical leadership

CI/CD tools

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

As an experienced Solution Architect, you will provide technical leadership and set strategic direction in digital transformation within the banking and financial services sector. This role requires hands-on experience in building and architecting applications using React JS, Node JS, Java microservices, mobile, and cloud technologies. You will drive the design, development, and quality of components, mentor team members, and contribute actively to development efforts.

Skills & Experience:

1. Architecture and application design
2. Hands-on experience with enterprise and custom application development frameworks such as Microservices, React JS, and Node JS
3. Experience in Cloud Architecture, SaaS integrations, and large-scale transformation programs
4. Technical leadership and coaching in good development practices
5. Experience in building quality software
6. Setting strategic direction for large-scale enterprise applications and digital transformation
7. Collaborative work with multiple stakeholders
8. Authoring design and technical white papers
9. Cloud experience with Azure, AWS, and/or GCP
10. Understanding of CI/CD tools like Kubernetes and Docker
11. Creating and reviewing solution designs with enterprise architecture governance

Additionally, the candidate should possess:

1. A proven track record of delivering complex programs from inception to completion
2. An effective problem-solving mindset
3. Strong communication and partnership skills, with attention to detail in both written and verbal formats
4. Ability to manage multiple projects independently with clear communication and escalation when needed
5. A commercially focused and entrepreneurial spirit
6. Quick learning ability, strong work ethic, and attention to detail
7. A user-centered approach emphasizing usability and client experience