Solutions Architect, Enterprise Services - Financial Solutions

Bloomberg; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial solutions is seeking a Solutions Architect to ensure seamless integration between client systems and Bloomberg applications. The role demands a strong technical background, particularly in capital markets, and a commitment to innovation and client service. You will be responsible for implementing solutions that meet regulatory requirements while optimizing performance and compliance. Join a collaborative team that values your input and fosters a culture of trust and respect.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in a technical role within financial institutions.
• Experience with ETL workflows and XML/XSLT data transformations.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, and lead implementation projects.
• Engage with clients to understand workflows and needs.
• Develop data transformation middleware.

Skills

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Team Player

Tools

Python

Snowflake

PowerBI

Qlik

Postman

Job description

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Overview

In capital markets, buy-side and sell-side professionals aim to automate across multiple asset classes by establishing secure connections to Bloomberg. Our Enterprise Technology (ETEC) team ensures the implementation, stability, and reliability of the connection network supporting Bloomberg's products.

We foster a meritocracy and collaborative culture where everyone’s voice matters, emphasizing trust, respect, and teamwork over titles.

Who Are You?

You are passionate about technology, committed to excellent service, and thrive in fast-paced financial markets. Curious, problem-solving, adaptable, and a team player, you challenge the status quo and support innovation and learning among colleagues.

Role Responsibilities

As a Solutions Architect, you will support our business by ensuring seamless integration between client systems and Bloomberg applications, using XML/FIX messaging and APIs. You will work closely with clients to implement solutions efficiently, adhering to timelines and regulatory requirements, and supporting various protocols such as FIX, MQ, TCP/IP, SFTP, and Web APIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, and lead implementation projects with clients and internal teams.
• Engage with clients to understand workflows and needs.
• Develop data transformation middleware supporting real-time and batch processing via Bloomberg iPaaS.
• Support messaging protocols including XML, FIX, FpML, SWIFT, MQ, TCP/IP, SFTP, Web APIs, WebSocket, and ODBC.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize performance and ensure compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years in a technical role within financial institutions or vendors, with experience in front office technologies.
• Knowledge of capital markets workflows for buy-side and sell-side.
• Proficiency with MQ, SFTP, Web API, SWIFT, FIX.
• Experience with ETL workflows and XML/XSLT data transformations.
• Ability to manage client expectations and projects independently.

Preferred Skills

• Programming skills in Python and experience with code repositories.
• Experience with data analytics tools like Snowflake, PowerBI, Qlik.
• Familiarity with WebAPI tools such as Postman.
• AWS and Azure foundational certifications.
• Proficiency in additional European languages.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology