Solution/Digital Architect Digital Banking

Overview

Step into a pivotal role within a leading consultancys Digital Banking Excellence Group, where strategy meets cutting-edge technology to help shape the future of banking. Youll work with global banks, fast-moving challengers, and next-gen FinTechs to deliver high-impact digital programmes from modernising core platforms to architecting future-ready banking systems.

This is your chance to lead digital transformation at scale. Youll design and implement cloud-first, enterprise-grade solutions, define strategic technology roadmaps, and work hands-on with partners like AWS, Azure, and GCP. Its a role where your technical leadership will directly influence the direction of global banking and where youll grow by mentoring others and driving innovation.

The Role

• Design and Deliver Cloud-Native Architectures Develop secure, scalable cloud solutions using platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. Youll apply modern approaches microservices, APIs, event-driven design to create systems built for speed, resilience, and growth.
• Lead Strategic Tech Transformation Shape and deliver large-scale transformation programmes by aligning architecture decisions to business outcomes. Youll work closely with stakeholders to define future-state visions and guide complex change across technology estates.
• Own Delivery Across the Full Lifecycle From early discovery to go-live and beyond, youll oversee the architectural direction across projects. Your focus will be on ensuring technical consistency, agile delivery, and long-term platform health.
• Establish Governance and Best Practice Implement architectural standards and governance across enterprise programmes. Youll ensure design assurance, compliance, and alignment with wider regulatory or risk frameworks.
• Mentor and Grow the Practice Support the growth of internal capability by coaching junior architects, developing reusable patterns and frameworks, and driving knowledge-sharing across teams.
• Drive Client Engagement and Market Impact Build strong relationships with clients and tech partners. Youll support pre-sales, contribute to proposals, and help define our architecture point of view in the market.

What Were Looking For

• Deep Architecture Experience Strong background in digital and solution architecture, with expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), integration patterns, and full delivery lifecycles (Agile/Waterfall). Experience designing target and transition states across complex landscapes.
• Leadership and Delivery Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and align technical delivery with business strategy ideally in banking or financial services.
• Great Communicator and Collaborator Confident working with senior stakeholders and technical teams alike, with the ability to translate complex ideas into actionable insights.
• Bonus Points for Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure), knowledge of architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman), experience in software engineering, and a strong grasp of emerging trends in financial services and technology.

Whats on Offer

• A competitive salary, based on your experience
• Flexible hybrid working, with a London office base