Solution Architect jobs in United Kingdom

Role Overview

The System Architect is responsible for defining and delivering the shared technical and architectural vision for the Agile Release Train (ART). As TP ICAP is a global organization, there will be a requirement to work with geographically distributed teams, and support global deployments as part of the overall architecture.

The technology includes systems (applications, processes and information), shared infrastructure services, shared application services, and their effective integration and reuse across TP ICAP. The System Architect is working to align Feature teams to the Architecture roadmap, and ensure the systems under development support the evolving business need and enables fast reliable implementation of value.

As a core role steering the wider team alongside the Release Train Engineer (RTE) & Product Managers, the System Architect collaborates with the Feature teams to design and develop the architecture and create the Architecture Runway in line with Enterprise standards, patterns and roadmaps.

The role will involve technical leadership with the expectation that the successful candidate will assist in developing skills within teams, and nurturing existing talent. This will include providing expertise on engineering and architecture best practices relating to platforms and user interface delivery.

Role Responsibilities

• Define Architecture vision – The System Architect’s primary responsibility is defining the architecture vision and communicating it clearly to the ART. Consulting with product management to translate vision into ART backlog Epics, features and stories for effective implementation.
• Align Architecture with the business, priorities and the vision – The System Architect defines, evolves, and maintains the architectural runway ensuring the delivery of business value. Collaborating with Product to design a solution which is technically feasible with architectural enablers. Ensure alignment with the Enterprise Architectural vision and ensure the ART’s system is in line with it, as well as ensuring its contribution to the wider TP ICAP Architecture capability.
• Support DevOps – The System Architect supports with the design of a continuous delivery pipeline and DevOps practices in line with Enterprise standards, participating in the release governance process by assessing technology impacts for specific releases. Responsible for maintaining architecture and system tools, documentation, and other technical assets.
• Fostering Built-in Quality – Promote system design that creates built-in quality, reusability and manage Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) for the wider team. As the System Architect you define NFRs and provide guidance for their timely and effective implementation to avoid NFRs building up and impacting the system.
• Evolve System Design with teams – System Architects establish sustainable interactions with sub-teams to gather feedback on architecture design and the realities of implementation to validate or evolve architectural ideas.

Experience / Competences

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience
• Extensive experience in technical architecture and one of the following IT solution development disciplines: application development (front-end web applications and/or back-end), or middleware engineering Good understanding of emerging technology trends and evolving business and operating models
• Experience working with large cross-functional teams
• Experience working in Agile environments with an understanding of Agile delivery frameworks and the Product lifecycle
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments
• Experience of designing and delivering modern architecture and demonstrable understanding of architectural and design principles
• Desirable: Knowledge of Front-Office / Trader Facing applications and services
• Desirable: Experience of Inter-Dealer Broking
• Desirable: Experience in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Core Skills

• Strong technical leadership skills
• Ability to set and deliver on outcome-focused goals, using Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) metrics
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation
• Excellent analytical and technical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Leading and working with domain SMEs to drive design
• Ability to advise on technology issues at all levels, identify and advocate ways to improve effectiveness in solution design and implementation
• Own, define and review non-functional requirements
• Develop and communicate the solution architecture across multiple applications to deliver agreed business outcomes
• Enable teams in their application design in line with the solution architecture
• Identify, assess and implement new and emerging technologies, products, services, methods and techniques to improve the solution
• Ability to work with on-shore and off-shore stakeholders and developers
• Assist with ensuring third parties adhere to TP ICAP technical architecture and design principles

Technical Skills

• Significant enterprise systems development hands-on experience (C#, Java, JavaScript / TypeScript, C++ or similar) in the context of web applications and services
• Cloud technologies: IaaS, PaaS, containerisation, cloud security, public cloud platforms such as AWS (preferred), Azure, GCP
• Understanding of software testing frameworks/strategies
• Proficiency in cloud computing, microservices architecture, modular monoliths, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and performance optimization techniques.
• API and system integration: REST, GraphQL, messaging middleware, data integration
• Full stack security posture: IDS, code vulnerability detection, code security, authentication and authorisation
• DevOps: Continuous Integration and/or Continuous Delivery, tooling such as Git repos, code pipelines, infrastructure-as-code
• Design patterns: BFF, domain driven architecture, composable architecture, micro-services
• Understanding of software code management (code coverage security hotspots, maintainability of code), application and automated testing, Git repo branching strategies
• Desirable: understanding of micro-frontend architecture and implementation

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. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

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. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

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