Solutions Architect

Reference: SOAVP02304_1747903426

SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

Location: Northampton (or Knutsford for local candidates) Hybrid Working: 2 days a week on-site Salary: Up to £70,000


About the Role

Ready to shape the future of a leading UK financial institution? As a Solution Architect, you'll be at the forefront, designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that solve complex business challenges. This is your chance to collaborate with key stakeholders, balance technology risks with business goals, and drive the evolution of our digital capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect solutions that align with business needs, modern engineering, and automation.
  • Maximise cloud potential using serverless, containerisation, and smart workload placement.
  • Design secure, resilient systems that meet best practices and governance standards.
  • Support operational teams in diagnosing and resolving performance issues.
  • Provide critical architectural input for compliance and governance, leading complex projects and mentoring team members.
  • Offer expert advice on intricate problems and develop policies to mitigate risk and enhance governance.
  • Own risk management and controls, supporting business-aligned strategies.

Experience & Skills Required

  • Proven track record architecting modern distributed systems.
  • Strong stakeholder management and decision-making skills, adept at navigating complex trade-offs.
  • Familiarity with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Functional knowledge of financial services (banking, cards, loans).
  • Expertise in creating transitional architectures integrating legacy systems.

Ready to Apply?

If you're eager to innovate and architect transformative solutions, apply now!

GCS is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

£50,000.00 - £70,000.00
Per annum
GBP50000 - GBP70000 per annum

Northampton

Permanent

Added 22/05/2025
Reference: SOAVP02304_1747903426

Solutions Architect

Northampton
Permanent

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