Solutions Architect

ZipRecruiter; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks an experienced Solution Architect for a 6-month contract with potential extension, focusing on transformative programs in Corporate Banking. Join a high-impact team to develop innovative banking technology solutions that impact business outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Flexible working setup

Qualifications

• Experience in technology design or architecture, ideally with a development background.
• Strong experience in corporate banking and regulatory programs.
• In-depth knowledge of UK, EU, and cross-border payment schemes.

Responsibilities

• Understand business needs and shape conceptual solutions.
• Develop high-level designs for banking technology initiatives.
• Support delivery teams throughout the Agile development lifecycle.

Skills

Technology design

Corporate banking knowledge

Regulatory programs experience

Solution integration

Data analysis

Interface design

Leadership

Education

TOGAF certification

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Solution Architect

Location: Bromley

Hybrid: 3 days from Office

Contract: 6 months (High potential of extension)

Day rate: Umbrella

Overview

A leading financial institution is looking for an experienced Functional Designer to support major technology transformation programs in Corporate Banking. These programs cover Payments, Trade Finance, Loans, Client Liquidity, and Virtual Accounts. The role focuses on early solution shaping, high-level design, and supporting the delivery process.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to understand business needs and shape conceptual solutions
• Develop high-level end-to-end designs for banking technology initiatives
• Assess impacts across technology, operations, and compliance
• Support delivery teams throughout the Agile development lifecycle
• Ensure solutions follow design and architectural standards
• Work with enterprise architects and external vendors
• Mentor junior team members and influence senior stakeholders

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in technology design or architecture, ideally with a development background
• Strong experience in corporate banking and regulatory programs
• In-depth knowledge of UK, EU, and cross-border payment schemes
• Experience with solution integration, data analysis, and interface design
• Proven leadership in managing onshore, offshore, and vendor teams

Desirable

• TOGAF certification
• Experience in Agile projects
• Background in major banking systems

Why Apply

Be part of a high-impact team delivering strategic transformation

Opportunity to work on complex programs with meaningful business outcomes

Competitive day rate and flexible working setup

If you meet the requirements, please submit your CV. We are reviewing applications as they come in.

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