- Company Name
- JCW Group
- Job Title
- Solutions Architect
- Job Description
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6 month contract
Location: Knutsford (hybrid 2 days)
We are looking for a Senior Solution Designer to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and user-centric solutions. This role will involve working closely with senior stakeholders across Business, Security, Risk, and Technology to define, design, and document key application and infrastructure solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Gather and document business, security, and technical requirements
Design and document solutions through impact assessments (Design Thumbnails), High-Level, and Detailed Designs.
Support the business in defining screen flows and ensuring clarity in Business Requirements Documents (BRDs).
Ensure Non-Functional Requirements (performance, MI, service levels, etc.) are fully defined and documented.
Work with Enterprise & Application Architects, Developers, and Testers to ensure solutions align with strategic and security goals.
Provide expert insight into mobile technology stacks, architecture best practices, and API integrations.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks, constraints, and architectural considerations in design decisions.
Support the full application lifecycle, including system retirement strategies.
Key Accountabilities
Establish and deliver solutions that meet the business needs and security standards.
Partner with End-to-End Architects, Application Leads, and Service Managers to shape optimal solutions.
Size and assess project impact at the Design Thumbnail Review Board.
Support Build, Test, Security, Business, and Project Management teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication across multiple business and technology teams.
Stakeholder Management & Leadership
This role involves direct interaction with stakeholders across multiple teams, including:
Senior stakeholders from Business, Fraud, Security, and Service
IT & End-to-End Architects
Service Managers & Business Product Owners
Programme & Project Managers
Business Change Managers
Developers, Testers, and SI Partners
Risk & Compliance
Ensure all activities are conducted in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks, and Barclays’ internal policies.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Qualifications
Strong problem-solving skills with experience in documenting application architecture solutions.
In-depth knowledge of client-server interactions, application architecture, and infrastructure.
Expertise in mobile technologies, including iOS & Android platforms.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
Desirable Skills & Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum project frameworks.
Strong ability to multitask, prioritize workloads, and work both independently and within a team.
Knowledge of API definition languages (JSON, RAML, REST
Knutsford, United Kingdom
Hybrid
03-04-2025
