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Solutions Architect

Trust In Soda
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Invergordon, Highland IV180LT, Scotland

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Solution Architect is a remote contract role with occasional travel to Glasgow, offering a rate of up to £625 per day, depending on experience.
  • The contract duration is six months, starting on January 6, 2025, with full-time hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
  • The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in solution architecture/design within high-street banking or finance environments.
  • Proficiency in Azure cloud, data mining, and familiarity with Payments, Fraud, and Financial Crime systems is essential for this role.
  • Candidates should be able to work independently and possess a self-managed approach to their responsibilities.
Solution ArchitectLocation: Remote (occasional travel to Glasgow, minimal)Contract: 6-month (Inside IR35)Rate: Up to £625 per day, DOEFull-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pmStart Date: 6th January 2025This role is with our client, a retail banking giant, committed to driving innovation, compliance, and operational resilience within the financial sector. You’ll join a supportive and collaborative team, focusing on building cutting-edge, scalable solutions within the banking domain.Our client is looking for a skilled Solution Architect with expertise in financial services and a strong background in Azure cloud and data mining, preferably within a high-street bank environment. The ideal candidate will independently design, evaluate, and lead the implementation of strategic solutions aligned with the client's architectural framework, with minimal direct oversight.Responsibilities:
  • Architectural Design: Lead solution design, collaborating with Enterprise Architects to align with the client’s Payments, Fraud, and Financial Crime estate.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with both Business and Technology teams, as well as third-party vendors, to ensure well-evaluated design options and robust recommendations.
  • Design Governance: Oversee project delivery against agreed designs, assess impact of change requests, and maintain governance standards.
  • Workshops and Forums: Facilitate workshops with developers, operations, and business stakeholders.
  • Technical Leadership: Provide solution design estimates for business cases, review peer designs, and participate in internal improvement initiatives.
Essential Skills and Experience:
  • Extensive solution architecture/design experience in high-street banking or finance environments.
  • Technical Expertise: Proficient with Azure cloud and Calypso banking software.
  • Data Mining and Cloud: Strong background in data and cloud architectures (AWS and Azure preferred).
  • Ability to work independently with a self-managed approach to responsibilities.
  • IT architecture with a data-oriented background.
  • Familiarity with Payments, Fraud, and Financial Crime; and treasury or core banking systems

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