Thomson Keene

About the Company

Since 2002 Thomson Keene have partnered with leading industry players and some of the successful start-ups in their most challenging technology sourcing hires - across contingency, contract and executive recruitment. Where traditional agency methodologies and direct recruitment efforts struggle, we step in. Where the success, often survival, of a business is dependent on securing the very best technology talent available, we deliver.

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Company Name

Thomson Keene

Job Title

Solutions Architect

Job Description

Our client, a premier player in corporate investment banking and global transaction services, seeks a Solutions Architect to join their international team on a contract basis Inside IR35. This is your chance to architect cutting-edge solutions that drive business success on a global scale.

About the Role:
In this pivotal role, you'll be the architect of innovation, crafting strategic technology frameworks and deployment strategies that align with core business objectives. You'll navigate the complexities of architectural risk, ensuring unwavering adherence to established standards and blueprints. Your expertise will shape solutions for complex financial domains, including transaction processing, financial reconciliation, capital management, and commercial finance.
What You'll Do:
Architectural Visionary: Conceptualize and articulate comprehensive architectural visions, aligning business strategies with enterprise-level frameworks.
Solution Design & Documentation: Develop detailed documentation outlining solution intents, system interactions, and critical non-functional parameters.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with diverse stakeholders, including vendors, to validate solution efficacy and assess strategic decisions.
Rapid Prototyping: Drive the rapid development of high-level architectural designs, adapting to evolving business needs.
Best Practice Champion: Apply established methodologies and documentation standards to produce robust designs.
Development Guidance: Provide expert guidance to development teams, clarifying architectural intricacies and overcoming implementation challenges.
Design Evaluation: Conduct rigorous reviews to ensure solutions meet all essential non-functional criteria.

What You'll Bring:
Deep domain expertise in global banking.
Proven ability to drive a culture of shared services and performance excellence.
A proactive, self-driven work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in software development lifecycle methodologies.
Strong business partner relationship skills.
Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
Analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Experience translating complex concepts into clear architectural representations.
Broad expertise in financial software, middleware, and database systems.
10+ years of experience in financial technology.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience.

Chester, United Kingdom

On site

07-03-2025