Overview
Addition Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
A forward-thinking financial services organisation is strengthening its architecture function and looking for a Solutions Architect who can shape large-scale technology change. If you enjoy turning complex requirements into clear, future-ready designs, this role gives you the platform to drive real impact.
Package: Up to £71,000 + Bonus + Extensive Benefits
This range is provided by Addition. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading solution architecture across major transformation programmes and core business domains.
* Creating high-level architectural designs that align with long-term technology roadmaps.
* Defining solution components and standards to support application, platform, and integration strategies.
* Working closely with delivery teams to ensure smooth implementation and service readiness.
* Translating complex business needs into clear architecture blueprints.
* Supporting teams with full-stack architectural guidance across platforms, data, integration, and cloud.
Main skills needed
* Strong background in enterprise or solution architecture across complex, multi-system environments.
* Expertise in one or more areas: application, data, technology, business, or security architecture.
* Solid understanding of modern integration patterns, APIs, messaging, and event-driven design.
* Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and microservices approaches.
* Comfortable using EA tools such as LeanIX, Sparx, Bizzdesign, or similar.
* Ability to produce both high-level and low-level design documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
* Experience in financial services or regulated environments is beneficial but not essential.
What’s in it for you
* A strong benefits package including bonus, enhanced pension, income protection, life assurance and flexible car schemes.
* Private medical insurance after probation, with options to extend cover.
* Access to learning platforms, professional development pathways, and mentoring programmes.
* Inclusive culture, supportive leadership, and genuine investment in career growth.
* Hybrid working with a modern, people-focused environment.
Equal opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
* Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting, Software Development, and Technology, Information and Media
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