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Senior Solution Architect
Financial Services
Location: Manchester
Working: Hybrid
Salary: £130–140k + bonus & benefits (total compensation up to circa £200k)
The Role
- Joining a leading global financial services organisation within a growing technology function, working on strategic architecture initiatives across a key area of the business.
- You'll shape technical direction and architecture across complex technology environments, spanning cloud, data, application and integration architecture.
- This is a senior, strategically focused role with significant scope to influence technology decisions, drive architectural improvements and work closely with engineering, product and business leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and develop architecture strategies, technical roadmaps and solution designs across a portfolio of products
- Lead architectural decisions across cloud-based applications, distributed systems and integration platforms
- Design scalable, resilient solutions using modern technologies and architectural patterns
- Work closely with product owners, engineering teams and senior stakeholders to align technology with business objectives
- Evaluate technology options, assess technical risks and contribute to build-versus-buy decisions
- Provide architectural guidance across complex programmes and support engineering teams through delivery
- Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, governance and security requirements
- Identify opportunities to modernise technology platforms and improve architectural consistency
Key Requirements
- Proven xgikmsk experience in a Senior Solution Architect, Product Architect or similar architecture role
- Strong knowledge of AWS and modern cloud-based architecture
- Experience across event-driven architecture, microservices, APIs and enterprise integration
- Good understanding of distributed systems, application architecture and data integration
- Understanding of data architecture and AI/ML technologies, including how modern architecture can support AI adoption and emerging use cases.
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Solution Architect in Manchester employer: McGregor Boyall Associates
Join a forward-thinking AI technology company that values innovation and creativity, offering a fully remote work environment that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. With competitive salaries and a strong emphasis on employee growth, you'll have the opportunity to develop cutting-edge desktop applications while collaborating with a passionate team dedicated to transforming user experiences. This role not only allows you to enhance your technical skills but also to contribute to meaningful projects that make a real impact in the tech landscape.
Contact Details:
McGregor Boyall Associates Recruitment Team
