Head of Core Banking

Head of Core Banking

Public Sector Client

6-month contract

£900 / day Umbrella

London

Looking for a candidate to serve as the internal SME for core banking systems, with a strong focus on Sopra Banking Software (SBS/SOPRA).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical and architectural direction for core banking (SBS/SOPRA)
• Provide governance, challenge suppliers, and ensure high-quality delivery
• Support large-scale integrations, migrations, and legacy transformation
• Drive cloud-native (AWS) and event-driven architecture adoption
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, delivery teams, and system integrators

Key Requirements:

• 10+ years' experience in core banking architecture or engineering
• Strong hands-on expertise with SBS/SOPRA
• Proven experience in large-scale implementations and integrations
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence at senior level
• Experience with cloud (AWS), digital banking, and modern architectures

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