About this role
Our client is going through a large-scale IT transformation. They're looking for an experienced Solution Architect who loves both the big picture and the technical detail, and who wants real impact in a technology leadership role.
What you'll do
- Design solutions that matter.
- You'll own end-to-end architecture for key IT initiatives, making sure they're robust, secure and fit for purpose Be the bridge.
- You'll connect Enterprise Architecture with the delivery teams, turning strategy into solutions that actually get built Team up.
- You'll work hand in hand with business owners, domain architects and engineers to deliver high-quality results Shape the roadmap.
- You'll define target architectures and roadmaps for a core business domain, using your hands-on experience Build for reuse.
- You'll create solution patterns and building blocks that other teams can rely on Share what you know.
- You'll lead communities of practice, exchange lessons learned with fellow architects and help the architecture practice grow 10+ years in IT, with solid experience as a Solution Architect on large transformation programmes Strong architecture skills: event-driven and service-based architectures, MicroServices, RESTful APIs Agile and DevOps experience at scale, including CI/CD.
- SAFe knowledge is a nice bonus A Togaf certification, or a similar one Tech you've worked with: .NET, Angular, Azure, Kafka, SQL, BPM/low-code platforms, Mainframe backends and SaaS packages The ability to zoom in and out: you're as comfortable writing a strategy document as solving an implementation challenge A pragmatic mindset: you go for what works, not what looks perfect on paper Autonomy and sharp analytical skills: you break down complex problems across teams and locations and come up with actionable answers Strong communication skills: you can convince project teams and senior management alike A mentor's spirit: you enjoy helping newer architects grow Fluent English Nice to have Experience in financial services and its regulatory environment Knowledge of capital markets Familiarity with frameworks like Open Agile Architecture