Cloud Architect (Banking)

The team you will be working with: As part of our Consulting, Strategy and Advisory practice in the UK&I, you will be working with a range of client organizations that may be in sectors where you have prior experience or may be entirely new to you. You will be joining an agile, innovative, and people-focused company; it feels like a start-up but with serious backing and a reputation for exceptional end-to-end solutions.

What you will be doing: Focusing on client delivery, foresight/innovation, and working in collaborative teams to build long-term trusted relationships. Delivering industry-leading business and digital solutions to our clients; contributing through a highly valued skill set. Collaborating with clients, applying a strong consultative approach, and adding true value with both your architectural skillset and demonstrated experience in selling the metrics of a good API strategy to senior business and IT stakeholders. As a team, contributing to growth by proactively finding opportunities to support the growth of others, whether they are team members, clients, or charities we support.

What experience you will bring: A proven track record of working in a consulting environment, with knowledge of architectural frameworks supporting structured methodologies such as TOGAF and Zachman Frameworks. Experience with headless architectures, web security standards, and Microservices is also required. You will also bring:

• Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE), such as ArchiMate and SparxEA.
• Broad expertise in technologies and applications, including integration and messaging services, ERP, CRM, Case Management, online/digital services, and familiarity with market research and emerging technology approaches.
• Knowledge of various architecture and application deployment patterns, such as SOA, microservices, event-driven, layered models, etc.
• Strong skills in creating conceptual designs for business cases and producing high-level and low-level design documentation.
• The ability to identify and address common themes and architecturally significant concerns.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to produce high-quality, accurate documentation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills.
• Proficiency in using influencing styles to build strong, sustainable relationships.

Who we are: We’re a global business that empowers local teams and undertakes exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our portfolio includes consulting, applications, business processes, cloud, and infrastructure services, enabling you to achieve great things with brilliant colleagues and clients on exciting projects. Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning. This fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a diverse, innovative, and competitive organization. We also have various Inclusion Networks, such as the Women’s Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network, and the Parent Network.

What we will offer you: We provide tailored benefits supporting your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Our Learning and Development team ensures continuous growth and development opportunities. We also offer flexible work options. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting equity and diversity. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we encourage candidates requiring reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to let us know. We look forward to your application.