Solutions Architect in Birmingham

Energy Jobline CVL; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation is seeking a Solution Architect to design an Azure-based platform. The role involves leading solution design and managing system integrations while ensuring scalability and security. Candidates should have experience in financial systems, a strong background in Azure, and excellent communication skills for working with senior stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary and promotes modern software practices.

Benefits

Referral bonus up to £1,000

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect focusing on financial systems.
• Experience working with C-suite executives.
• Strong background in Azure cloud.
• Solid understanding of complex integrations of bespoke systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design across multiple core systems.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders on technical direction.
• Architect and document integrations using APIs and microservices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Produce well-articulated documentation.
• Ensure architectural governance and security across projects.
• Champion modern software design practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Experience with Azure

API design

Microservices

Event-driven architectures

Job description

Solution Architect (Software)

£75,000 per annum

Remote (UK‑based)

VIQU has partnered with a leading financial services organisation wanting a Solution Architect to lead the design of an Azure‑based platform, integrating data and processes from three separate systems. The position will play a key part in designing scalable, secure, and occasionally bespoke systems that support critical business applications and integrations within financial services and case management. Working closely with development teams and senior stakeholders, the role will shape the technical direction of the organisation’s core systems.

Job Duties of the Solution Architect:

• Lead solution design across multiple core systems and applications focused on transactional, financial & case management.
• Work closely with senior (Head of to C‑suite) to shape the technical direction of the platform.
• Architect and document integrations using APIs, microservices, and event‑driven patterns (Kafka).
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Produce well‑articulated documentation.
• Ensure architectural governance, scalability, and security across all projects.
• Champion modern software design practices within Agile delivery teams.
• Balance new technology adoption with legacy system integration.

Key Requirements of the Solution Architect:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect, ideally focusing on case management, transactional/event‑based or financial systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience of working with C‑suite executives to align business goals to technical ones.
• Strong background in Azure cloud.
• Solid understanding of API design, microservices, and event‑driven architectures.
• Experience with complex integrations of bespoke systems.
• Strong problem‑solving and organisational skills, able to work under pressure and overcome challenges.

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