Solution Architect

Solution Architect – Cloud, Microservices, Financial Services
Contract | Hybrid

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of end-to-end technology solutions across large-scale digital transformation programmes within financial services.

This role focuses on modernising legacy/mainframe systems into cloud-based microservices architectures, working closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and delivery leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

* Design end-to-end solution architecture (applications, data, integration, security, infrastructure)

* Lead legacy to microservices transformation initiatives

* Define API, integration and event-driven architectures

* Ensure scalability, performance, and security across cloud platforms

* Collaborate with stakeholders and guide engineering teams through delivery

* Conduct architecture reviews and provide technical leadership

Key Skills & Experience:

* Proven experience as a Solution Architect / Technical Architect

* Strong background in microservices, APIs, REST, event-driven architecture

* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

* Knowledge of mainframe / legacy systems (COBOL or similar)

* Hands-on experience with Java or .NET

* Strong understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes

* Experience in financial services (banking, insurance, pensions preferred)

Desirable:

* Domain-driven design (DDD), data architecture, or data mesh

* Experience in pensions or annuities platforms

This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to shape modern architecture strategies and deliver complex transformation programmes