Role Title: Business Architect Duration: contract to run until 31/03/2026 Location: Knutsford, Hybrid 2-3 days onsite (non-consecutive) Rate: up to £750 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary Our client is looking for an Architect with overarching capabilities to work with various business workstreams and senior business stakeholders within the bank. with experience in Current account journeys including lending, account switching and is experienced with managing responsibilities for designing, developing, and implementing technology solutions for complex core banking & current account business problems, ensuring that systems are scalable, resilient, and secure. Also, to ensure it aligns with the overall business and IT strategies, by translating business requirements into actionable technical designs and maintaining the current and target state architecture. Key Skills/ requirements Leading design and technical architecture for loans, banking accounts - current and savings along with operational platforms with focus on scalability, resiliency, security, and regulatory compliance Develop solutions and designs that align with business goals and enterprise architecture strategies. Collaborating with project managers, product owners, and business analysts to align solutions with business requirements and risk controls for current accounts Translate business requirements into comprehensive architectural designs, functioning as a blueprint for successful solution implementation. Advising business and product teams, supporting technical delivery and innovation in the banking landscape Advise on, and make decisions about, suitable technologies for projects within the domain, often challenging vendor solutions to ensure alignment with organizational strategy. Drive consistent, innovative solutions that meet both strategic and operational goals for the client's current account & core banking functions. Design and facilitate end-to-end solutions, define integration patterns, and ensure processes within the domain are efficient and aligned with business needs. Skills and Qualifications Deep knowledge of core banking systems, with platforms like Temenos Transact being a plus. Proficiency with data technologies, including real-time data streams and batch processing. Ability to assess and manage risks related to solution design and delivery. Understanding of banking cost drivers and ability to optimize solutions for cost-effectiveness. Strong ability to communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!