Senior Enterprise Solution Architect

3 days in Office in Solihull Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + Bonus (DOE) Aubay is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to drive architectural initiatives within the Financial Services space. You will support project delivery by defining functional scoping and devising Information System (IS) level architecture solutions that emphasise consistency, adaptability, and sustainability. You will ensure compliance with the architecture governance framework and processes and provide expertise across a variety of technical and business projects. This role requires the successful candidate to be onsite in Solihull three days a week; Over 5 years of experience in an IT Architecture role, ideally within Financial Services or regulated environments. Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and take architectural responsibility across different initiatives. NET applications, with a good understanding of the relevant technologies. Expertise in working with Microsoft .NET applications, SQL Server, Kubernetes, Postgres, and NoSQL databases. Knowledge of enterprise architecture methodologies such as TOGAF and ITIL. Experience working with both commercial off-the-shelf and bespoke solutions. ITIL certification or equivalent knowledge of IT service management frameworks. Familiarity with Automation, testing, and development pipelines in an Agile and DevOps environment. Practical knowledge of Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD methodologies. NET and data solutions in collaboration with security and infrastructure stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business requirements and the overall IT strategy. Collaborate with project teams to define the functional scope and technical requirements of projects. Work closely with stakeholders to define and deliver technical roadmaps for IT solutions that support business strategy and objectives. Support project managers in creating project build plans and providing cost estimation for technical delivery. Support the development and implementation of the Enterprise Architecture capability, ensuring best practices and governance are followed. Engage with global teams to manage projects through the appropriate governance processes, ensuring compliance with necessary architectural standards. Participate in Research and Design phases to evaluate and propose emerging technologies that complement business strategy and IT roadmaps. Aubay UK is a recognised InSourcing Partner for client-side deployment delivered across London. Our team, based in Canary Wharf, specialises in hiring IT professionals within London’s Energy and FinTech sectors, helping our clients to expand their operations with top-tier talent who are experts in their fields. We work exclusively with clients who are globally recognized as Energy Super Majors/Financial Services and innovative FinTech players. Aubay UK is the most recently started branch of Aubay Group Aubay Group is an international Digital Services Company, listed on a Euronext Stock Exchange, who have been operating for 25 years in the European market and working alongside some of the biggest names in the Banking, Finance, Insurance, Energy, IT/Digital, Manufacturing, Transport and Telecoms sectors. You will receive continuous support from our dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialists, who will support your career development and success during your assignment with our client. 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays ● Pension scheme ● Work-from-home opportunities ● Access to Udemy training platform and conferences ● Discount on winter sports holidays at ● Our client is one of the Super Major global energy companies with around 84,000 employees across 70+ countries who are working to power progress through cleaner energy solutions. Upstream/Downstream, Biofuels, Integrated Gas, New Energies, Chemicals, Energy and Trading. You will have the opportunity to work in a challenging but rewarding environment that is fast-paced and changing fundamentally and work towards transforming the business of a Super Major energy company to meet the ambition to be a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050 whilst delivering a world-class business case that has a robust societal license to operate. Apply via our website – Employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.