Solutions Architect in Birmingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking a Solution Architect to design an Azure-based platform and integrate critical systems. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in financial systems and strong stakeholder management skills. This remote position offers a salary of £75,000 per annum. Apply now for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Referral bonus up to £1,000

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect, ideally in financial systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong background in Azure cloud.
• Solid understanding of API design and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with complex integrations of bespoke systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution design across multiple core systems.
• Work closely with senior executives to shape the technical direction.
• Document integrations using APIs and microservices.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ensure architectural governance and scalability across all projects.
• Champion modern software design practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Azure

APIs

Microservices

Kafka

Job description

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Job Description

Solution Architect (Software)
£75,000 per annum
Remote (UK-based)

VIQU have partnered with a leading financial services organisation who are seeking 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.
• Produced 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.

Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Jack McManus via the (see below)

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Solution Architect (Software)
£75,000 per annum
Remote (UK-based)

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