TL;DR

Lead Solution Architect (Finance): Leading end-to-end solution design and architecture modernization in a financial product lab with an accent on React architecture, data architecture, and OAuth/OIDC patterns. Focus on designing scalable cloud-native solutions on GCP, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines while integrating Open Banking and AI/ML technologies.

Location: Hybrid in Edinburgh or Leeds, UK with 40% office presence required

Salary: £92,701 - £109,060

Company

%hirify_global% is an innovative financial institution focused on shaping the future of finance with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

What you will do

Lead solution architecture across product, engineering, and architecture teams in the Individual Customer Savings Lab.
Shape technical solutions end-to-end, guiding design and governance processes.
Modernize architecture using GCP, Kubernetes, and automation tools to accelerate delivery.
Collaborate closely with product and engineering leads to unblock issues and manage dependencies.
Build proofs of concept and reference solutions to guide engineering teams.
Promote a collaborative engineering culture through knowledge sharing and problem simplification.

Requirements

Location: Must be based in or near Edinburgh or Leeds with hybrid work pattern (40% office presence)
Experience with React architecture, data architecture, OAuth/OIDC patterns, and cloud platforms (GCP, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub, Harness), API management (APIC), and observability tools (Dynatrace, Azure Application Insights).
Knowledge of Open Banking integrations, backend systems, and web/CDN/AEM/Umbraco patterns.
Ability to translate complex technical challenges into clear decisions and guide teams through governance.
Bonus: AI/ML experience and investment/banking domain knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

Inclusive and diverse work environment with initiatives supporting under-represented groups.
Generous pension contributions up to 15% and annual bonus based on group performance.
Share schemes including free shares and lifestyle-adaptable benefits.
30 days holiday plus bank holidays and generous parental leave policies.
Wellbeing initiatives and support for employees with disabilities.

Lead Solution Architect (Cloud/React)