Solution Architect

GSS UK Services Limited; London, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Solutions Architect to join its dynamic Architecture team. In this hands-on role, you will design and document solution architectures for a cutting-edge platform, collaborating closely with engineering teams to ensure successful implementation. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a flexible and collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact the evolution of financial technology. If you're passionate about creating scalable, reliable solutions and mentoring others, this role is perfect for you. Join us and help revolutionize the financial industry!

Benefits

30 days of holiday

Generous pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Access to EAP

Holistic wellbeing programs

Virtual GP access

Employee Share Option Plan

Access to Udemy courses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Microservice Architecture and cloud-native solutions.
• Strong skills in AWS services and designing scalable applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and document architecture for GSS platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with teams to develop solutions and provide oversight.

Skills

Microservice Architecture

Docker

Kubernetes

Spring Boot

Java

Python

Kafka

Domain Driven Design

Relational Databases

Nonrelational Databases

AWS Services

Batch Processing / ETL

React

NextJS

Job description

About GSS

Hello. Welcome to GSS! We're transforming the global financial system with cutting-edge technology, including artificial intelligence and collaboration with top financial institutions. Our platform sets new standards in compliance screening for sanctions, making international payments faster, smoother, and friction-free. Join us in revolutionising the industry and making a real impact!

About the Role

Join our dynamic Architecture team as a Solutions Architect!

As a member of the architecture team, you will work closely with product and clients to understand the requirements to translate them into solution designs; defining solution architecture, architecture roadmaps and providing day-to-day technical support to the engineering teams.

This is a super exciting role because it’s a hands-on role owning the solution architecture for a group of capabilities within the product. Plus, enjoy a collaborative, flexible, and innovative work culture where your ideas are valued.

What You’ll Do

• Design: Design & Document the architecture of a group of capabilities within the GSS platform. Design solutions that optimise the cost base and non-functional performance of the GSS platform.
• Collaborate: Work with engineering teams to perform technical spikes exploring new technologies, develop the solution in-line with the design, and provide delivery oversight. Work within the architecture practice within GSS and adhere to architecture policies and standards.
• Review: Review and support solution designs spanning the enterprise.
• Build: Build technical roadmaps and backlogs.
• Identify: Identify technologies and trends that could help GSS achieve its mission and delivery against product requirements.
• Mentor: Mentor senior engineers and provide delivery oversight, including review of LL design, troubleshooting, support to developers during build, providing input in defining test strategy, and participating in sprint refinement sessions.

Ideal Experience

• Experience with Microservice Architecture (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Spring Boot, Java, Python).
• Experience working with Kafka and Domain Driven Design.
• Experience with designing low latency, reliable (fault tolerant), scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on a cloud native platform.
• Experience with Relational and Nonrelational databases/integrating with third party services.
• Ability to read and review code, paired programming, and debugging code related performance issues, SQL tuning, etc.
• Experience with AWS services such as S3, RDS, Aurora, NoSQL, MSK (Kafka).
• Experience with batch processing / ETL using Glue Jobs, AWS Lambda, and Step functions.
• Experience with designing bespoke & tailored front-end solutions (GUI based) using open source technology such as React, NextJS.

What You Get In Return:

Impactful Work: Be part of a growing startup where your contributions make a real difference.

Generous Leave: Enjoy 30 days of holiday (plus bank holidays).

Comprehensive Benefits: Including a generous pension scheme, private medical insurance, and life assurance.

Wellbeing Perks: Access to EAP, holistic wellbeing programs, and a Virtual GP for your health and happiness.

Flexibility: Hybrid working environment with the option to work remotely for up to 4 weeks a year.

Ownership: Join our Employee Share Option Plan and take ownership of your future.

Learning: Access to Udemy, a learning platform with thousands of top-rated courses to develop both tech and business skills.

Ready to revolutionise finance and have fun doing it? Join GSS where we live by our values: Be Respectful, Be Bold and Take Ownership. Come join us and take your career to new heights!

Diversity statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.