At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead integration projects and design innovative cloud-native solutions in a dynamic banking environment.
- Company: Join a leading bank with a focus on cutting-edge technology and collaboration.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting role with mentorship opportunities and a focus on AI tools.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving integration across critical banking systems.
- Qualifications: Experience in integration architecture and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
My client is looking for an Integration Architect with hands-on experience ideally within a banking domain. The role involves:
- Event-driven architecture, either hands-on KAFKA or NATS
- Driving real-time Ledger (RTL), Payments, and FX systems integration within a large banking platform
- Deep integration expertise and a cloud-native mindset
- Strong communicator and technical leader
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools
- NATS experience is required (Kafka/Pulsar accepted)
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and own target-state integration architecture aligned with enterprise standards
- Lead end-to-end integration delivery across multiple systems and teams
- Design event-driven, API-first, cloud-native solutions (NATS, REST, async messaging)
- Create architecture artefacts (blueprints, APIs, ADRs)
- Act as integration authority across platforms and stakeholders
- Mentor teams on integration patterns, API governance, and best practices
- Drive the use of AI tools to improve development efficiency
Tech Stack Integration:
- Event-driven architecture, NATS (or Kafka/Pulsar), messaging patterns
- Backend: Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST/gRPC
- Cloud: AWS (EKS/ECS, SQS/SNS, API Gateway, Terraform)
- API: OpenAPI/AsyncAPI, versioning, governance
- Frontend: React/TypeScript
Integration Architect employer: Third Nexus Group Limited
Join a forward-thinking banking institution in London that prioritises innovation and employee development. With a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a strong focus on integration architecture, this role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies while collaborating with talented professionals. The company fosters a culture of mentorship and continuous learning, ensuring that you grow alongside the organisation in a dynamic and supportive environment.
We think you need these skills to ace Integration Architect
Integration Architecture
Event-Driven Architecture
Hands-on KAFKA or NATS
Real-Time Ledger Integration
Payments Systems Integration
FX Systems Integration
Cloud-Native Mindset
