Solution Architect

BAPON IT Services; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BAPON IT Services is looking for a Solutions Architect to design and architect IT solutions for banking. The role is hybrid with responsibilities including translating business requirements into architecture solutions, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and leading workshops. With a focus on financial services, the position demands strong API design skills and extensive experience in solution architecture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of IT experience, with 5+ years in solution architecture roles.
• Strong background in banking or financial services.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (PSD2, GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Architect robust and scalable solutions across digital banking platforms.
• Define and implement API strategies including governance and lifecycle design.
• Document architecture blueprints and integration patterns.

Skills

API design

Integration architectures

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Apigee

MuleSoft

Kong

WSO2

Job description

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Job Title: Solution Architect – Banking

Location: Manchester/Hybrid

Contract Type: Contract (Inside IR35)

Duration: 6 months with possible extension

Department: Technology / Architecture

Reports To: Head of Enterprise Architecture

Company Description

BAPON IT Services is a forward-thinking IT consulting company with a focus on intelligent automation, digital integration, and cloud transformation solutions. As a Cyber Essential Plus and ISO certified company, we uphold the highest standards of quality, security, and compliance. Our core services include intelligent automation, digital integration, cloud transformation, and IT strategy & planning to empower startups and emerging companies.

Role Description

This is a contract hybrid role for a Solutions Architect located in the Manchester Area, United Kingdom, with the flexibility of some work from home. The Solutions Architect will be responsible for architecting and designing comprehensive IT solutions that meet the needs of our clients, providing consulting expertise in solution architecture, software development, integration, and business processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect robust, secure, and scalable solutions across digital banking and financial platforms.
• Define and implement API strategies, including governance, gateway management, and lifecycle design.
• Work with stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into end-to-end architecture solutions.
• Lead solution design workshops and technical reviews with internal teams and third-party vendors.
• Ensure solutions meet industry regulatory requirements (e.g., PSD2, Open Banking, GDPR).
• Document architecture blueprints, integration patterns, and solution roadmaps.
• Support development teams through design validation, implementation, and deployment.
• Promote architectural standards, best practices, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of IT experience, with 5+ years in solution architecture roles.
• Strong background in banking or financial services, including knowledge of core banking, payments, and digital channels.
• Expert-level skills in API design (REST, SOAP, OpenAPI) and integration architectures.
• Experience with API management platforms (e.g., Apigee, MuleSoft, Kong, WSO2).
• Understanding of cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, and containerization.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in financial services (PSD2, Open Banking, GDPR).
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong documentation and presentation capabilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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