Solutions Architect

GlobalLogic; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking an Enterprise/ Solution Architect to lead end-to-end architecture for complex enterprise environments within the Financial Services sector. The contract spans 6-12 months with a hybrid model (2 days per week) to commence ASAP and Inside IR35.

The role requires a tech-agnostic mindset, TOGAF familiarity, and strong stakeholder negotiation skills, with Agile delivery and Jira experience being beneficial.

Qualifications

• Strong background as an Enterprise or Solution Architect in complex enterprise environments.
• Tech-agnostic mindset; focus on choosing the right tool for the requirement.
• Experience navigating highly regulated Financial Services environments.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Practical experience in Agile environments; Jira familiarity is beneficial.
• Familiarity with TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture methodologies.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Ownership: design, document, and own complex architectures from inception to delivery.
• Stakeholder Communication: translate technical concepts and align stakeholders to drive buy-in.
• Agile Delivery: work within an Agile framework with product owners and engineering teams.
• Architecture Governance: ensure solutions align with company standards and best practices.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Solution Architecture

TOGAF

Agile

Stakeholder Management

Jira

Regulated Industry Experience

Job description

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a leader in digital engineering, helping organizations design and build innovative products, platforms, and digital experiences.

We partner with leading Financial Services and Enterprise organisations to deliver large-scale digital transformation, cloud, data, AI, and platform modernization initiatives across global delivery models.

The ideal candidates will be responsible for working cross-functionally to understand enterprise and application architecture needs by multiple business units. To be effective in this position, you must feel comfortable owning the entire architecture development process from inception to completion. The contract duration is 6-12months+, to commence ASAP and Inside IR35. Hybrid ie 2 days a week

Job Description

• Strong background as an Enterprise or Solution Architect with an application solution background within complex enterprise environments
• Tech-Agnostic Mindset: A forward-thinking approach that looks beyond a specific technology stack or cloud provider, prioritising the right tool for the requirement
• Regulated Industry Background: Experience navigating highly regulated environments in Financial Services environments
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Practical experience working in Agile environments and familiarity with Jira for tracking and delivery is beneficial.
• Familiar with TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture methodologies.

Job Responsibilities

• End-to-End Ownership: Design, document, and own complex solution architectures from inception to delivery.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the ultimate bridge. You must be able to translate complex technical concepts and navigate conversations across different Tribes and business stakeholders to get answers, drive alignment, and secure buy-in.
• Agile Delivery: Work seamlessly within an Agile framework, collaborating daily with product owners and engineering teams to unblock dependencies.
• Architecture Governance: Ensure all solutions adhere to company standards and industry best practices; familiarity with TOGAF or similar methodologies is advantageous.

Department/Project Description

Globallogic has partnered with a leading financial services company undergoing a major architectural evolution, therefore knowledge of leading architecture solutions in the banking and financial services industry is required

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills are essential
• Ability to demonstrate technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Why work at GlobalLogic.

Our goal is to build an inclusive, positive culture where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves, empowering our people to create their own high standards and therefore more value. We work together to promote fairness while recognising, valuing and embracing differences – providing a transparent support structure and generous training budget to help our people develop skills to progress their career. Our region also supports a hybrid model which can flex across a wide spectrum of working options determined by our business, customer and individual needs.

We are an equal opportunities employer. It is our policy to promote an environment free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation.