Solution Architect

Position: Solution Architect (Permanent, Contract)
Role:
Solution Architect

Location:

London,UK (2 days Onsite)

FTC

Any Must have skill or experience - Solution Architect, Java, Angular, Camunda

Job Description:

2. Objectives of the consulting services

The Consultant understands business requirements and identifies, elaborates, describes and communicates application solutions. They will use techniques such as technology capability modelling, architecture patterns, industry practice as well as gaining an understanding of current systems, processes and constraints.

The Consultant will be responsible for ensuring appropriate designs and technologies are used, and that functional / non-functional requirements are being met and consult on changes in Operating model and how technology can support or be a dependency to the success of the change. They will work closely with other architects, IT management and business stakeholders to promote a consistent approach to and understanding of both project and strategic priorities.

The role involves anticipating the kinds of systems and technologies that the Bank will need to deploy in order to meet future business demands.

3. Scope of Services

The role combines Solution Architecture leadership with hands-on Technical

Architecture depth, ensuring designs are pragmatic, secure, and delivery-ready.

Operating as part of the IT Architecture team, the consultant will be embedded within a delivery capability,

working closely with Business stakeholders, Product Owners, Delivery Managers and Engineering teams to

shape, govern and assure solution design throughout the delivery lifecycle.

The role will focus on:

• Translating business outcomes, requirements and user stories into coherent solution designs

• Defining conceptual, logical and technical architecture aligned to enterprise standards

• Ensuring the solution is cloud-native, secure, scalable and operable on Microsoft Azure

• Providing ongoing architectural guidance during build, test and release phases

The consultant will act as the design authority for the solution, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture

principles while remaining delivery-driven and outcome-focused.

4. Implementation Arrangements

The consultant shall work under the direct supervision of and report to the Agile Delivery Manager and the Chief

Architect/Capability Lead Architect on all activities as specified in the section “Deliverables”.

Within the scope of services, the Consultant shall complete their work in adherence to relevant Bank policies,

process and standards.

5. Deliverables

The Consultant will be accountable for the following deliverables and will work collaboratively across project

teams, architecture functions, and business stakeholders to ensure all activities are executed on time, to scope,

and in line with the Bank’s quality and governance standards:

Architecture, Design & Solution Development:

• Lead the end-to-end solution design for the Client Led Procurement bespoke solution, covering

application architecture, integration patterns, security architecture, data flows, and the underlying

technology stack. Ensure all designs align with the strategic vision and architectural principles set by

the Capability Lead Architect.

• Own the solution architecture for the Client Led Procurement domain, ensuring full alignment with the

Bank’s enterprise architecture, business requirements, and future-state roadmap.

• Produce the High-Level Design (HLD) detailing logical architecture, solution domains, functional

modules, and end-to-end workflows, including limit configuration, approval, monitoring, aggregation,

and breach management.

• Collaborate with Data Analysts and Business Analysts to develop conceptual and logical data models,

ensuring the data architecture supports exposure aggregation, credit concentration, reporting, and

governance requirements.

• Contribute to the definition of as-is and to-be business process maps and user stories

• Define and document non-functional requirements (NFRs) covering performance, security, availability,

scalability, auditability, recoverability, and operational support needs.

Stakeholder Engagement, Governance & Alignment:

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders…