Solution Architect

HelloKindred; Knutsford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Solution Architect to join a client in the banking sector. This role involves designing and implementing technology solutions for core banking systems, focusing on scalability, security, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have expertise in current account journeys, strong stakeholder management skills, and experience with relevant tools like JIRA and Tableau. This position offers a hybrid work setup and requires eligible candidates for BPSS clearance.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of banking landscapes and architecture paradigms.
• Experience in cards and payments, card issuance, and authorization.
• Proven solution delivery in large matrix organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for banking solutions with a focus on security and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on business requirements.
• Manage architectural governance and produce design artifacts.

Skills

Current account and core banking landscapes knowledge

Stakeholder management

Cloud architecture

Payment schemes knowledge

Understanding of regulatory compliance

Tools

JIRA

Excel

Tableau

PowerPoint

Confluence

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: September 30, 2026
Work Setup: Hybrid (must be eligible for BPSS clearance)

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for a Solution Architect with strong expertise in core banking and current account journeys, including loans and account switching. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing technology solutions for complex banking systems, ensuring scalability, resiliency, and security. The Solution Architect will collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology, own architecture delivery for core banking programs, and guide integration strategies while balancing cloud adoption, automation, and compliance.

What you will do:

• Lead design and technical architecture for loans, savings/current accounts, account switching, and payments with a focus on scalability, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to align solutions with business requirements and risk controls for current accounts.
• Manage architectural governance by producing design artifacts for privacy, records management, and risk.
• Advise business and product teams, supporting technical delivery and innovation in the banking landscape.
• Evaluate and integrate vendor products, support systems strategy, and automate operational processes to reduce manual intervention.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of current account and core banking landscapes, payment schemes, and architecture paradigms (cloud, APIs, DevOps, security).
• Prior experience in cards and payments domain, including card issuance and authorization journeys.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence strategy across multiple teams and business functions.
• Experience with workforce planning tools and reporting platforms such as Excel, PowerPoint, JIRA, Tableau, and Confluence.
• Proven ability to deliver solutions within large matrix organizations and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.