Technical Architect Initially 3-6 Months Remote Contract £550-£650pd (Depending on Experience) Job Description: We are seeking a qualified Technical Architect to act as a single point of contact for the definition and agreement of high-level design requirements based on supplied Client and Business requirements. In this role, you will interface between development teams, infrastructure teams, third parties, and the Client to ensure a common understanding of high-level design requirements and associated issues. Required: Strong technical architect in finance sector Highly experienced across banking sector Well versed in managing Legacy Banking estates Key Responsibilities: Requirements Management Solution Design Assignment Management Implementation & Transition Management Manage the tracking and delivery of low-level designs - ensure full traceability from initial definition to project delivery. Ensure proposed solutions align with strategic Enterprise Architecture principles and maintain the integrity of the target technical architecture. Align proposed solutions with the Digital Strategy and Principles, including identifying all APIs contributing to the solution. Conduct thorough technical analysis Identify areas needing clarity in technical design Facilitate the resolution of design and implementation issues, ensuring all impacted parties are included and conflicts are managed to reach an agreed solution. Analyse and assess all Technical Risks and implement mitigation actions as necessary. Provide appropriate documentation and input to the Project Manager to support the CTO Governance Process, including the Account Solution Review. Escalate to CTA/CTO if sign-off comments are not received in a timely manner. Provide inputs to MTPP regarding the technical solution. Assist in investigating and resolving test defects. Requirements Management Solution Design Assignment Management Implementation & Transition Management