Solutions Architect

SODA; Scotland; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail banking seeks a skilled Solution Architect to design and implement cutting-edge solutions. This remote role requires expertise in Azure cloud and proven banking experience, facilitating collaboration across business and technology teams. You will oversee design governance and stakeholder engagement, ensuring robust architectural solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in solution architecture within banking.
• Self-managed approach to responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of Payments, Fraud, and Financial Crime systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design and ensure alignment with client’s frameworks.
• Collaborate with Business and Technology teams to evaluate designs.
• Oversee project delivery against architectural standards.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Cloud Architecture

Data Mining

Tools

Azure

Calypso

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Solution Architect
Location: Remote (occasional travel to Glasgow, minimal)
Contract: 6-month (Inside IR35)
Rate: Up to £625 per day, DOE
Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Start Date: 6th January 2025

This role is with our client, a retail banking giant, committed to driving innovation, compliance, and operational resilience within the financial sector. You’ll join a supportive and collaborative team, focusing on building cutting-edge, scalable solutions within the banking domain.

Our client is looking for a skilled Solution Architect with expertise in financial services and a strong background in Azure cloud and data mining, preferably within a high-street bank environment. The ideal candidate will independently design, evaluate, and lead the implementation of strategic solutions aligned with the client's architectural framework, with minimal direct oversight.

Responsibilities:

1. Architectural Design: Lead solution design, collaborating with Enterprise Architects to align with the client’s Payments, Fraud, and Financial Crime estate.
2. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with both Business and Technology teams, as well as third-party vendors, to ensure well-evaluated design options and robust recommendations.
3. Design Governance: Oversee project delivery against agreed designs, assess impact of change requests, and maintain governance standards.
4. Workshops and Forums: Facilitate workshops with developers, operations, and business stakeholders.
5. Technical Leadership: Provide solution design estimates for business cases, review peer designs, and participate in internal improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Extensive solution architecture/design experience in high-street banking or finance environments.
• Technical Expertise: Proficient with Azure cloud and Calypso banking software.
• Data Mining and Cloud: Strong background in data and cloud architectures (AWS and Azure preferred).
• Ability to work independently with a self-managed approach to responsibilities.

• IT architecture with a data-oriented background.
• Familiarity with Payments, Fraud, and Financial Crime; and treasury or core banking systems.