Solution Architect - Inside IR35 - Hybrid

Posted 5 hours 38 minutes ago by Hamilton Barnes

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London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Our client, a leading IT consultancy, is looking for an experienced Solution Architect to join a major debit-card modernisation and core banking integration programme within the financial services sector. You will define and deliver end-to-end solution architecture across card management, payments, APIs, microservices and cloud-native platforms, working with Java, Spring Boot, Kafka and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This is a 12-month contract based in London or Edinburgh, with hybrid working (2 days per week onsite).

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and govern end-to-end solution architecture for debit-card modernisation, card management systems and core banking integration

  • Define scalable integration solutions using REST/SOAP APIs, microservices, Kafka, event-driven architecture and batch processing

  • Lead solution design across GCP, Kubernetes, hybrid cloud and Legacy on-premises banking platforms

  • Produce HLDs, LLDs, interface specifications, data flows and architecture documentation, ensuring security, resilience, scalability and performance

  • Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, security and product teams to drive architecture decisions, technical governance and production readiness

What You Will Ideally Bring

  • Strong experience as a Solution Architect within banking, financial services, cards, payments or core banking integration
  • Hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST/SOAP APIs and enterprise integration architecture
  • Proven experience designing solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes and hybrid cloud environments
  • Strong understanding of Kafka, event-driven systems, API management, authentication, encryption and security architecture
  • Desirable: Experience with ISO 8583, Legacy/Mainframe integration, Apigee, HashiCorp Vault, OpenShift, Jenkins, Splunk, Dynatrace and BIAN standards

Contract Details

  • Duration: 12 months
  • Day Rate: £600 per day
  • IR35 Determination: To be confirmed
  • Location: London OR Edinburgh (Hybrid - 2 days onsite per week)
  • Positions: 1
  • Start Date: To be confirmed
  • Travel: Occasional travel based on project requirements

Solution Architect (Cards & Payments, GCP, Java, Kafka) - 12-Month Contract - London/Edinburgh - Hybrid