Solution/Digital Architect - Digital Banking (London)

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Solution/Digital Architect - Digital Banking role at Oliver James

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Solution/Digital Architect - Digital Banking

Overview

Step into a pivotal role within a leading consultancy's Digital Banking Excellence Group, where strategy meets cutting-edge technology to help shape the future of banking. You'll work with global banks, fast-moving challengers, and next-gen FinTechs to deliver high-impact digital programmes - from modernising core platforms to architecting future-ready banking systems.

This is your chance to lead digital transformation at scale. You'll design and implement cloud-first, enterprise-grade solutions, define strategic technology roadmaps, and work hands-on with partners like AWS, Azure, and GCP. It's a role where your technical leadership will directly influence the direction of global banking - and where you'll grow by mentoring others and driving innovation.

The Role

• Design and Deliver Cloud-Native Architectures - Develop secure, scalable cloud solutions using platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. You'll apply modern approaches - microservices, APIs, event-driven design - to create systems built for speed, resilience, and growth.
• Lead Strategic Tech Transformation - Shape and deliver large-scale transformation programmes by aligning architecture decisions to business outcomes. You'll work closely with stakeholders to define future-state visions and guide complex change across technology estates.
• Own Delivery Across the Full Lifecycle - From early discovery to go-live and beyond, you'll oversee the architectural direction across projects. Your focus will be on ensuring technical consistency, agile delivery, and long-term platform health.
• Establish Governance and Best Practice - Implement architectural standards and governance across enterprise programmes. You'll ensure design assurance, compliance, and alignment with wider regulatory or risk frameworks.
• Mentor and Grow the Practice - Support the growth of internal capability by coaching junior architects, developing reusable patterns and frameworks, and driving knowledge-sharing across teams.
• Drive Client Engagement and Market Impact - Build strong relationships with clients and tech partners. You'll support pre-sales, contribute to proposals, and help define our architecture point of view in the market.

What We're Looking For

• Deep Architecture Experience - Strong background in digital and solution architecture, with expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), integration patterns, and full delivery lifecycles (Agile/Waterfall). Experience designing target and transition states across complex landscapes.
• Leadership and Delivery - Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and align technical delivery with business strategy - ideally in banking or financial services.
• Great Communicator and Collaborator - Confident working with senior stakeholders and technical teams alike, with the ability to translate complex ideas into actionable insights.
• Bonus Points for Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure), knowledge of architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman), experience in software engineering, and a strong grasp of emerging trends in financial services and technology.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary, based on your experience
• Flexible hybrid working, with a London office base

• Seniority level
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  Full-time

• Job function
  Information Technology
• Industries
  Technology, Information and Internet

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Oliver James by 2x

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 months ago

Bexleyheath, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Battersea, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 20 hours ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Were unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.