THE ROLE:
Reporting to the Head of Architecture and working in unison with a community of other Technical Architects, you will be working on the optimisation of a newly created enterprise- grade platform. This platform processes 1000's of transactions and calculations every second and handles large amounts of live incoming data, similar only to the volumes found in a stock exchange.
Having been launched in December last year, the platform has been tried and tested and proven stable, so work can now begin on its optimization and the additional functionality that was put on hold during its development.
Working closely with the Lead Developers, you will be :
1. Transforming business requirements into solution designs that align with the business strategy.
2. Leading workshops/whiteboard sessions to establish architecture solutions to complex problems.
3. Collaborate with other architects to ensure solutions are compatible with the wider landscape and long-term vision.
4. Work closely with engineering teams providing support, direction, and technical guidance during design and implementation.
5. Contribute to the Architecture Strategic Road Map and overall capability.
6. Ensure architecture work meets standards and aligns with the current business and architecture principles.
Benefits:
7. Bonus
8. 25 days holiday
9. Hybrid remote working (2 days a week in office)
10. Flexi-start times (7am-10am)
11. Pension
12. Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay
13. etc.
REQUIREMENTS:
14. Prior experience in an Architect
15. Background in software development (.Net)
16. Knowledge of software design patterns (and anti-patterns)
17. Awareness of architectural patterns
18. Excellent communicator at all levels
19. Experience of leading a delivery team in an architecture capacity
*Please note that visa sponsorship cannot be offered*