Solution Architect (Applications) - Financial Services, Dublin 2

IT Search; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IT Search is seeking a Solution Architect (Applications) for a Dublin-based role in the Financial Services sector. The candidate will join the EMEA team at a senior level to shape regulatory platforms, spanning cloud-native solutions, API integrations and microservices, with emphasis on Azure and GCP architecture.

The role requires strong Java/C# development background and exceptional communication skills to engage with senior teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on IT experience.
• At least 5 years at architect level in a regulated industry.
• Strong development background in Java and C# with cloud focus.
• Deep knowledge of cloud-native microservices and API integration.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Join the existing EMEA team at a senior level, focusing on regulatory platforms.
• Work across cloud-native solutions, API integrations, microservices and orchestration.
• Implement and improve cloud architecture (Azure/GCP).
• Create standard-based designs with attention to technical debt.
• Collaborate with senior teams and stakeholders, presenting evidence-based decisions.

Skills

Architect level exp

Java

C#

Azure

GCP

Microservices

API integration

Communication skills

Job description

Solution Architect (Applications) - Financial Services, Dublin 2

Our client is a global Financial Institution, with its Dublin base managing acting as European hub for various subsidiaries. They have engaged us to speak to a Senior Architect with a focus on Financial Services related application Architecture and Development.

The role:

• Join the existing EMEA team at a senior level to bring significant Architecture experience to the team, focusing on highly regulatory aspects of the business platforms
• Work across cloud native solutions, API integrations, Microservices and Orchestration
• Implementing and improving existing cloud platform (Azure/GCP) architecture
• Create complex standard based designs with a keen eye of technical debt
• Work across various senior level teams and stakeholders, bringing evidence based decision making and recommendations through reports, regular meetings with technical and non technical audiences

Requirements:

• 10+ years of hands on commercial experience, at least five at Architect level within a regulated industry
• Significant development background (Java, C#) moving towards Cloud Architecture (Azure/GCP)
• In-depth knowledge of cloud native microservices, API integration a key requirement
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to work 2/3 days per week in Dublin City Centre

Please note we can only accept applications from candidates eligible to work in the EU.