Technical Architect

Technical Architect

Full-Time On-site
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Technical Architect - Capital Markets / Custody Technology


Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office)
Contract: 12 Months
Rate: Β£750- Β£850 per day (Inside IR35 via umbrella)

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Technical Architect to support a large-scale technology modernisation programme across its Custody and Securities Services platform. This is a senior architecture role focused on designing scalable, event-driven solutions across areas including Securities Settlements, Corporate Actions, Transaction Management, Tax Processing, and Cash & FX. You'll act as the technical authority within delivery teams, driving architecture strategy, governance, and engineering best practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design modern microservices and event-driven architectures using technologies such as Kafka, REST APIs and cloud platforms.
  • Lead architecture governance, technical reviews, non-functional requirements, and technical debt management.
  • Partner with Product, Business and Engineering teams to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Define integration patterns across enterprise platforms, market infrastructure and cloud data environments.
  • Build Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and evaluate emerging technologies, including Generative AI solutions.
  • Support build-vs-buy decisions and third-party technology assessments. xsabvtc

Required Experience

  • Extensive experience as a Technical Architect within Capital Markets, Securities Services, Custody or Investment Banking environments.
  • Strong knowledge of one or more domains including:
    • Securities Settlements
    • Corporate Actions
    • Transaction Management
    • Tax Operations
    • Cash & FX Processi

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Technical Architect 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.

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McGregor Boyall Associates Recruitment Team