Solutions Architect

VIQU IT; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Birmingham is seeking a Solution Architect to design an Azure-based platform integrating multiple systems. The successful candidate will lead solution designs and manage projects in a financial services context, working closely with senior stakeholders. Strong Azure knowledge and experience with API design and event-driven architectures are essential. Join a dynamic team and make an impact in a crucial technical role.

Benefits

Referral bonus up to £1,000

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect focusing on case management or financial systems.
• Excellent skills in stakeholder management and communication with C-suite.
• Strong background in Azure cloud.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design for financial and case management systems.
• Work with senior stakeholders on technical direction.
• Architect integrations using APIs and microservices.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Stakeholder Management

API Design

Event-driven Architecture

Azure Cloud

Problem-solving

Job description

Solution Architect (Software)

£75,000 per annum

Remote (UK-based)

VIQU have partnered with a leading financial services organisation who are seeking a Solution Architect to lead the design of an Azure-based platform, integrating data and processes from three separate systems. The position will play a key part in designing scalable, secure, and occasionally bespoke systems that support critical business applications and integrations within financial services and case management. Working closely with development teams and senior stakeholders, the role will shape the technical direction of the organisation's core systems.

Job Duties of the Solution Architect:

• Lead solution design across multiple core systems and applications focused on transactional, financial & case management.
• Work closely with senior (Head of to C-suite) to shape the technical direction of the platform.
• Architect and document integrations using APIs, microservices, and event‑driven patterns (Kafka).
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Produced well‑articulated documentation.
• Ensure architectural governance, scalability, and security across all projects.
• Champion modern software design practices within Agile delivery teams.
• Balance new technology adoption with legacy system integration.

Key Requirements of the Solution Architect:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect, ideally focusing on case management, transactional/event based or financial systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience of working with C suite executives to align business goals to technical ones.
• Strong background in Azure cloud.
• Solid understanding of API design, microservices, and event‑driven architectures.
• Experience with complex integrations of bespoke systems.
• Strong problem‑solving and organisational skills, able to work under pressure and overcome challenges.

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