Solutions Architect - #1775586

Lead Cloud & Architecture Transformation for a Financial Services OrganisationAre you a technically hands-on Solutions Architect with experience in modernising legacy systems and a passion for cloud-native design? We’re supporting a Financial Services company on a multi-year transformation programme as they evolve their platform architecture and modernise a key business-critical solution used across the Financial and Professional Services sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of solution architecture within a business that has a real appetite for change.

You’ll help bring structure, governance, and modern cloud thinking into an organisation that's transitioning from traditional development practices to a modern, scalable technology ecosystem. What You’ll

Be Working OnYou’ll be embedded primarily in a platform team that delivers services to major financial institutions (think large UK banks and other FS clients) helping them streamline critical digital transactions. Specific responsibilities include:Cloud Modernisation: Lead the architecture design of a legacy .

NET-based platform, moving it to Microsoft Azure, building cloud-native capabilities along the way. Architecture Governance: Help design and implement governance frameworks, design authorities, and target-state architectures across the wider group. Legacy System Uplift: Introduce new functionality to existing systems while ensuring scalability, compliance, and long-term maintainability.

Data Architecture & Compliance: Work on establishing data flow mapping, data classification, and compliance with industry regulations (e.g., ISO27001). Security by Design: Collaborate with security teams to ensure secure architectures, incorporating NFRs and supporting remediation from pen test results. Collaborative Delivery: Act as a technical bridge across development teams, infrastructure, security, and senior business stakeholders, internally and externally.