Solution Architect (L7 - Manager)
We are seeking a new talent to join the team where you will have the opportunity to contribute to large-scale transformation initiatives within enterprise platforms. The client is a leading financial services organisation, delivering innovative and scalable technology solutions across digital and core systems.
Responsibilities:
As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for defining and owning end-to-end solution architecture across complex, multi-platform environments. You will ensure that business and technical requirements are translated into robust, scalable, and secure solution designs aligned with enterprise standards.
Your day-to-day activities will include leading the design of distributed systems spanning digital channels, backend platforms, cloud infrastructure, and legacy environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive solutions across multiple technology domains, ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment across all workstreams.
You are expected to act as a subject matter expert, take accountability for architecture decisions, and engage with senior stakeholders across business and technology. A key part of the involves managing architectural risks, driving governance, and ensuring successful delivery through strong technical leadership.
Key Responsibilities Include:
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Define and own end-to-end solution architecture for complex, enterprise-scale initiatives
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Lead and coordinate integration across multiple platforms, systems, and technology domains
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Produce and maintain architecture artefacts including high-level designs, architecture documents, and governance materials
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Lead architecture governance activities, including design reviews and Architecture Review Board (ARB) engagements
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Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements
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Collaborate with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure a cohesive and complete solution
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Identify and manage technical risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
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Contribute to and validate non-functional requirements (NFRs) including performance, scalability, resilience, and security
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Support delivery teams by providing architectural guidance and ensuring alignment with the overall design
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Represent architecture and design decisions in internal and external forums, including senior stakeholder discussions and vendor engagements
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Support service transition activities by ensuring completeness of design documentation and operational readiness
