Solutions Architect, Financial Services, Banking - Payments - FinTech

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect in the UK to bridge business goals with cloud strategy for financial services. You will design cloud architectures, act as a trusted advisor, and translate technical potential into business value for banking, payments and fintech clients.

You will develop reference architectures, share best practices, and coach teams while collaborating with account managers and engineering to deliver innovative solutions and measurable

Qualifications

• Experience in design, implementation, or consulting in cloud architectures and infrastructures.
• Ability to translate complex technical capabilities into business value for financial services.
• Familiarity with AWS technologies from a DevOps perspective is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Architect transformative cloud solutions aligned with financial services objectives.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor for customers and translate tech potential into business outcomes.
• Develop and share reference architectures, best practices and technical content.

Skills

Cloud computing

Software development

Systems engineering

Infrastructure

Data & analytics

Networking

Tools

AWS services

DevOps tooling

Job description

Description

Revolutionize Financial Technology by Bridging Business and Cloud Innovation
Transform the financial services landscape by connecting cloud solutions with strategic business outcomes. As a Solutions Architect, you'll be the critical link between technological potential and real-world customer success in the dynamic world of banking, payments, and financial technology.

Key job responsibilities

• Architect Transformative Solutions: Design and recommend cloud architectures that align seamlessly with customer business objectives in the financial services sector
• Customer Advocacy: Serve as a trusted technical advisor, translating complex technological capabilities into tangible business value
• Innovation Catalyst: Develop and share technical content, reference architectures, and best practices that inspire and educate customers
• Technical Evangelism: Represent AWS through workshops, speaking engagements, and thought leadership in financial technology forums
• Collaborative Growth: Contribute to team development through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and supporting organizational excellence

A day in the life

Your day will be a dynamic blend of technical exploration and strategic collaboration. You'll engage with financial services customers, unravelling their unique challenges and crafting innovative cloud solutions that drive meaningful business transformation. From designing sophisticated architectures to presenting compelling technical strategies, you'll be at the forefront of technological innovation.

About The Team

We are a diverse collective of technology enthusiasts passionate about empowering businesses through cloud innovation. Our team thrives on continuous learning, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to customer success. We value individual perspectives and believe that breakthrough solutions emerge from a rich tapestry of backgrounds and experiences.

About AWS

Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience within specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics).
• Experience in design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures
• Experience in IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within software development or Internet-related industries
• Experience migrating or transforming legacy customer solutions to the cloud
• Experience working with AWS technologies from a dev/ops perspective

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Company

AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch)

Job ID: A10475894