About the job
Are you an accomplished technology architect with extensive experience in cloud-native application design, microservices, and security frameworks? Do you wish to play a pivotal role in influencing enterprise-level architecture decisions and developing platforms that serve millions of users?
We are seeking a Senior Solution Architect to join our client's Group IT team to aid in the creation of scalable, resilient, and secure digital banking platforms.
Role Overview
In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, guiding the delivery of solutions while establishing architecture best practices and mentoring junior architects. This position necessitates close cooperation with engineering, security, infrastructure, and business leaders to design modern applications and ecosystems that align with business strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and deliver comprehensive architectures for mobile, web, and cloud-native applications.
- Establish and enforce architecture standards, guidelines, and reusable reference patterns.
- Work alongside cybersecurity teams to integrate security into all design layers.
- Conduct architecture reviews, ensuring adherence to performance, resiliency, and user experience standards.
- Integrate applications with microservices, event-streams, containers, and external systems.
- Facilitate peer reviews, lead technical workshops, and mentor junior team members.
- Continuously assess emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
Technical Expertise Required
- 5+ years of experience in designing applications (web, mobile), microservices, and APIs.
- Thorough understanding of modern architectural patterns (Microservices, APIs, Event-Driven).
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, containers, and service mesh.
- Robust understanding of cybersecurity principles (OWASP, Encryption, IAM, AppSec).
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, OCI preferred).
- Familiarity with architecture and data modeling tools (e.g., Sparx EA, ER/Studio).
What We're Looking For
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
- Capability to influence stakeholders and manage priorities independently.
- A passion for clean architecture, security by design, and scalable systems.
- Proactive involvement in communities of practice and chapter discussions.
- Prior experience in agile tribes or product-led organizations is advantageous.
Key Outcomes Expected
- Deliver complete architectural designs in line with timelines.
- Introduce reusable patterns and automate tasks related to architecture design.
- Contribute to the development of secure and reliable digital platforms.
- Share knowledge through training sessions and workshops.
- Continuously upskill and pursue excellence in the field.

