Solutions Architect

Qurated; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Manchester is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Architect to lead architecture initiatives and collaborate with business users. The ideal candidate will have solid cloud and API experience, with over 5 years in the field. This full-time role requires strong interpersonal skills and offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with cloud (AWS preferred), API and contract-first design.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of leading architecture solutions in Financial Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture initiatives from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with business users to create architecture in alignment with business needs.
• Act as a technical subject matter expert for business users.

Skills

Cloud (AWS preferred)

API and contract-first design

Scalable modern architecture

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration skills

Job description

Overview

A Tier 1 bank is seeking to expand its Architecture function in Business Banking and is looking for two exceptional individual contributors to join the team. These are technical, delivery-focused roles, ideal for engineers who have transitioned into architecture. The ideal candidate will be responsible for working cross-functionally to understand the architecture needs of multiple business units. To be effective in this position, you must feel comfortable owning the entire architecture development process from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture initiatives from inception to completion
• Collaborate with business users to create architecture in alignment with business needs
• Act as a technical subject matter expert for business users

Qualifications

• Solid experience with cloud (AWS preferred), API and contract-first design and scalable modern architecture
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Advanced knowledge of leading architecture solutions in Financial Services
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

This is a hybrid role based 2 days a week in either their Manchester office or London office.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Banking and Financial Services