Lead Solution Architect in Glasgow

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Job Description
Lead Solution Architect -Glasgow - Hybrid - up to £100k + benefits
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Why this company?
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I am supporting a major global financial institution undergoing significant technology and architecture transformation. This organisation is modernising its core platforms, strengthening its API ecosystem and investing heavily in secure cloud solutions.
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You will be joining a highly influential architecture function with strong visibility across senior leadership, playing a critical role in defining how modern banking services are designed, secured, and delivered.
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You'll work with:
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In this role, you will be responsible for leading solution architecture across complex banking platforms, with a strong focus on APIs, security, and cloud adoption. You'll be involved in:
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\n Designing and delivering scalable, secure solution architectures aligned to enterprise standards * Leading API strategy and design, including RESTful services, OpenAPI standards, and integration patterns * Defining workload placement strategies across cloud and on-prem environments * Advising senior stakeholders and influencing technology strategy at VP level * Leading multi-year initiatives and guiding teams through complex architectural change * Coaching and developing less experienced architects and engineers \n
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Benefits
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This organisation offers a strong and well-rounded package, including:
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\n Competitive VP-level salary * Generous annual bonus scheme * Excellent pension contributions * Hybrid working model * Strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance * Clear VP and leadership progression pathways * High visibility across senior leadership and enterprise architecture forums \n
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Key experience needed
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To be successful in this role, you'll ideally bring:
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\n Proven experience as a Lead or Senior Solution Architect within banking or financial services * Strong background designing and securing RESTful APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger) * Ability to navigate legacy systems alongside modern cloud- architectures * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical decisions into business outcomes * Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, MQ, or similar) highly desirable * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities \n
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Want to lead architecture at VP level?
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This is a rare opportunity to shape secure, enterprise-scale banking platforms and influence long-term technology direction within a global organisation.
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Apply now!
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Location:
Glasgow
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Lead, Architect

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