Solution Architect - AWS, API, Microservices, Remote, FinTech

JR United Kingdom; Ashton-under-Lyne; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the FinTech sector is seeking a Solution Architect to drive the design and implementation of cutting-edge solutions. This pivotal role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to create scalable, resilient microservices on the AWS cloud platform. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in microservices architecture, AWS services, and a strong understanding of financial systems. With ambitious growth plans, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the business while working in a dynamic and agile environment.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in microservices architecture and AWS technologies.
• Strong background in financial systems and API development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Design scalable microservices applications on AWS.

Skills

Microservices Architecture

AWS Cloud Services

API Development

Agile Methodologies

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Solution Architect - AWS, API, Microservices, Remote, FinTech, ashton-under-lyne

Client:

Future Talent Group

Location:

ashton-under-lyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Solution Architect - AWS, API, Microservices, Remote, FinTech

Salary: £90,000/£100,000 + 10% Bonus + Benefits

Location: London, Remote

We're proud to represent a FinTech scale-up setting a new industry standard in their market. With ambitious plans to scale the platform over the next few years and support an expanding international client base, this role is pivotal in shaping the business's future.

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with a strong background in microservices, AWS cloud technologies, and financial systems to play a key role in designing and implementing innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have a passion for technology, a deep understanding of financial systems, and a proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable solutions in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Design and architect scalable, resilient, and secure microservices-based applications on AWS cloud platform
• Develop API strategies and integrations to enable seamless communication between different systems and services
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the software development lifecycle, from design to deployment

Skills

• Extensive experience with microservices architecture, including design patterns, containerisation, and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong proficiency in AWS cloud services, including EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway, and IAM
• In-depth knowledge of secure financial systems, including banking, payments, trading, or risk management
• Hands-on experience with API development, RESTful principles, and API management platforms
• Proven track record of delivering projects using agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.)

Benefits: Annual Bonus, 30 days holiday + bank holidays, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance + much more.