Solutions Architect

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading financial services organisation for an experienced Solution Architect, based in London. This is a hands-on senior role within a high-performing development team, responsible for setting and governing architectural standards across both on-premise and Azure cloud environments. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise in software architecture and cloud with the ability to influence at a senior level, guide developers, and drive the integration of emerging technologies, including AI., * Define, implement, and continuously improve architectural standards across on-premise and Azure cloud software products

• Lead cloud migration projects end-to-end - assessing readiness, managing dependencies, and optimising for cloud-native delivery
• Design and review high-level solution blueprints, providing architectural guidance and hands-on code contributions to mission-critical systems
• Enforce quality standards through rigorous code reviews and alignment to the full Software Development Life Cycle
• Drive integration of AI and emerging cloud technologies into existing enterprise systems and workflows
• Ensure applications meet compliance and regulatory requirements, conducting security assessments and maintaining technical documentation

• Extensive experience as a Solutions Architect with a strong grasp of OOP concepts and the full SDLC
• Proficiency in MS .NET Framework and C#, with hands-on development capability in complex enterprise environments
• Proven experience designing high-level solution concepts and delivering Azure cloud-based and on-premise architectures
• Hands-on experience with cloud migration planning and execution, including DevOps practices and SCRUM/Agile methodologies
• Knowledge of Cloud and AI technologies and how they can be practically adopted within regulated workplace environments
• Background in financial services or similarly regulated industries preferred; strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders essential