System Architect - Fusion Platform

TP ICAP; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Belfast is seeking a System Architect to define and deliver architectural vision for the Agile Release Train. You will work across global teams to ensure effective integration of systems and applications, provide technical leadership, and guide feature teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in technical architecture with proficiency in cloud platforms. This role offers a competitive salary and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical architecture and IT solution development.
• Experience in Agile environments and understanding of the product lifecycle.
• Hands‑on enterprise systems development experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the architecture vision.
• Ensure solutions align with business priorities and enterprise architecture.
• Promote built-in quality and manage non-functional requirements.

Skills

Technical leadership

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Cloud platforms (AWS preferred)

APIs and systems integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Analysis, or equivalent

Tools

C#

Java

JavaScript/TypeScript

Git

Containerisation

Job description

System Architect - Fusion Platform

TP ICAP Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Location

UK - City Quays - Belfast, Northern Ireland

Role Overview

The System Architect defines and delivers the shared technical and architectural vision for the Agile Release Train (ART). Working across global teams, the role ensures systems, infrastructure, and applications are effectively integrated, aligned to business needs, and built for scale, quality, and reuse.

Partnering with Product Managers and the Release Train Engineer (RTE), the System Architect guides feature teams, builds the architectural runway, and aligns solutions with Enterprise standards. The role also provides technical leadership, mentoring, and expertise in engineering and architecture best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the architecture vision, translating it into Epics, Features, and Stories.
• Ensure solutions align with business priorities, enterprise architecture, and evolving business needs.
• Support DevOps practices and the continuous delivery pipeline; contribute to release governance.
• Promote built-in quality, defining and managing non‑functional requirements (NFRs).
• Collaborate with teams to evolve design, validate implementation, and drive sustainable practices.
• Maintain architecture documentation, system tools, and technical assets.

Essential Experience & Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Analysis, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience in technical architecture and IT solution development (front‑end, back‑end, or middleware).
• Track record of designing and delivering modern architectures with strong grasp of architectural principles.
• Experience working in Agile environments and understanding of the product lifecycle.
• Exposure to multiple technologies and enterprise‑scale environments.
• Strong technical leadership, with the ability to mentor and influence teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Hands‑on enterprise systems development experience (C#, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C++ or similar).
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP), containerisation, and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of APIs, system integration, and DevOps (CI/CD, infrastructure‑as‑code, Git).
• Understanding of security practices (application, cloud, authentication, authorisation).

Desired

• Experience with front‑office/trader‑facing applications and services.
• Exposure to Inter‑Dealer Broking environments.
• Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Familiarity with micro‑frontend architecture.
• Experience optimising financial services technology solutions.

Band & Level

• Manager / 7

Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation.

Company Statement

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