Solution Architect - Knutsford, UK - ManchesterReference Code: 381050-en_GBContract Type: PermanentProfessional Communities: ArchitectureJob Title: Cloud Solution ArchitectHybrid: 2 -3 days a week working from the office Location: Knutsford, UKGet the future you want! Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world. Your Role Capgemini Financial Services is seeking a talented and experienced Cloud Solution Architect to architect and design secure, scalable, and cloud-enabled solutions for banking and financial services programs. The role involves translating business requirements into detailed technical designs, ensuring alignment with client’s enterprise architecture principles, cloud strategy, and regulatory compliance.Design end-to-end solutions leveraging cloud-native architectures (AWS/Azure), microservices, and API-driven integration.Create high-level and detailed design artifacts including architecture diagrams, data models, and integration patterns.Ensure adherence to client's architecture governance, security standards, and compliance frameworks (PSD2, Open Banking, ISO 20022).Define integration strategies for hybrid environments combining on-premise systems and cloud platforms.Conduct impact analysis, scalability assessments, and performance optimization for proposed designs.Collaborate with enterprise architects, product owners, and engineering teams to ensure seamless delivery.Support development teams during implementation and resolve design-related queries.Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions for banking modernization.Your Profile Bachelor's/master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.6+ years of experience in solution design and architecture within banking or financial services.Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), API-based design, and microservices architecture.Experience with security frameworks, data modeling, and integration technologies.Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards (AML/KYC, PSD2, PCI DSS).Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.TOGAF or similar architecture certification preferred.Preferred SkillsKnowledge of architecture standards and governance processes.Experience with tools like ArchiMate, Visio, and Confluence for design documentation.Understanding of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile delivery models."About Capgemini Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion. Get the future you want | www.capgemini.com