Job Specifications
Application Architect (Banking - Cloud/Microservices/REST API) - Knutsford, Cheshire and remote - 8 months+/RATE: £350 per day inside IR35
One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for an Application Architect (Banking - Cloud/Microservices/REST API).
For this role you will need to be onsite in Knutsford, Cheshire 2-3 days per week.
Please find some details below:
CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS
MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA
Role Description:
The customer is looking for architect to design and implement technology solutions that shape the digital landscape, such as mobile banking, online platforms, and other customer-facing products. The specific job description and duties can vary significantly based on the role's seniority, specific focus area (eg, data, cloud, solutions), and business unit (eg, Cards, Retail, Wholesale).
Job purpose
To define and lead the architecture vision and strategy for digital products and services. You will design innovative, secure, and scalable solutions that align with business goals, improve customer experience, and meet compliance standards. The role involves guiding development teams and influencing stakeholders to reduce technical debt and build a robust, future-ready architecture.
Key accountabilities
Design and development: Design and develop end-to-end technical solutions for digital products, ensuring they are built as scalable, resilient, and secure systems. This includes defining technology stacks, platforms, and integration patterns.
Strategic vision: Contribute to and influence the technology roadmap for your domain, balancing short-term project deliveries with the bank's long-term strategic architectural vision.
Architectural governance: Ensure all designs and projects adhere to the bank's architecture, security, and governance frameworks. This involves creating design artifacts and participating in governance processes.
Stakeholder collaboration: Work closely with business and product owners to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Advise senior management on technical direction and influence decisions.
Technology leadership: Advocate for the adoption of strategic technologies, promote architectural standards, and mentor less experienced team members.
Required skills and experience
Technical expertise: Extensive, hands-on experience in architecting modern distributed systems using technologies such as microservices, REST APIs, and cloud-native solutions.
Cloud platforms: Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with major cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including cloud architecture, migration strategies, and platform services.
Software engineering: A strong background in software development with proficiency in relevant programming languages (eg, Java, Python) and agile delivery practices.
Banking knowledge: Functional and domain experience within financial services, particularly in areas like payments, cards, loans, or other digital channels.
Communication: Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to articulate complex architectural trade-offs to both technical and business audiences.
Problem-solving: A pragmatic problem-solver who can apply judgment to balance competing interests and use interpretative thinking to design innovative solutions.
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About the Company
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