Salary: £38,000 - 68,000 per year Requirements: Deep, demonstrable experience with Sopra Banking Software (SBS) 10 years in Banking Architecture or Core Engineering Proven experience managing full-lifecycle delivery in regulated financial environments Proficient in Event-Driven Architecture and AWS Cloud environments Experience in managing large-scale data migrations and system integrations Relevant Cloud (AWS) or Enterprise Architecture certifications (TOGAF or similar) Responsibilities: Act as the definitive internal lead on SBS/Sopra architecture Challenge and steer technical designs from third-party partners Own the end-to-end architectural lifecycle from initial build to release Drive the shift toward cloud-native, event-driven architectures Translate complex technical requirements into business-aligned roadmaps Technologies: AWS Cloud TOGAF Architect More: We are a nationally significant financial institution seeking a high-caliber Head of Architecture to lead our technical evolution. This role is critical to bridging a senior expertise gap within our organization. We offer a hybrid working model based in London, with a competitive rate of £900 per day for a duration of 6 months. Our culture values innovation and leadership as we drive a massive digital transformation in the banking sector. last updated 14 week of 2026