Solution Architect

We are looking for candidates to work in collaboration with one of the biggest Bank Networks in the Retail Banking domain. As a Solution Architect , you will work on the functional architecture of applications and how they interact with other systems in the Architecture Landscape of Client Group and 3rd Parties. The team effectively works as an Architecture Community across domains, sharing reusable patterns and solutions. You will be joining an IT Enterprise Services & Fraud team, located in Spain/ Nearshore or the UK, that works together with the Customer. Responsibilities Apply strong domain and Decision Driven Design experience, create Solution Design Documents (SDD) Own the end-to-end Solution Architecture, collaborating and coordinating input from other architecture disciplines Document complex As-Is / Transition / Target Architectures aligned to associated roadmaps Understand migrating/decommissioning from legacy technologies to new technologies and how to remove obsolescence Requirements 3-5 years of Solution Architecture experience Experience in IT Systems Design and Solutions Architecture working in Financial Institutions (Retail or Corporate) Experience in creating practical, workable architectures that can be aligned to IT principles/standards, whilst following appropriate governance Collaboration is critical, as is the ability to communicate complex concepts (both written and verbal) Demonstrable experience to diplomatically challenge and influence a diverse set of stakeholders and colleagues Strong written and verbal communication skills in English Nice to have Knowledge and/or experience in architecting solutions for Financial Institutions Ability to deal with ambiguity with resilience to drive clarity/agreement Good organisational and prioritisation skills across competing demands on time A strong sense of initiative, with the ability to learn fast (new concepts and skills) and deal calmly with situations under pressure Ability to manage risks in a highly regulated business/environment