Lead Solutions Architect (Fintech)

TL;DR

Lead Solutions Architect (Fintech): Designing and shaping scalable, AI-enabled architectures for colleague-facing and direct-to-consumer banking platforms with an accent on API and microservices architecture, security, and data strategy. Focus on orchestrating complex, high-impact solutions, modernizing service-driven architecture, and enabling innovation in financial services.

Location: Hybrid in Edinburgh, Bristol, Leeds, United Kingdom

Salary: £92,701 - £109,060

Company

hirify.global is a leading UK financial institution focused on digital transformation and innovation in banking.

What you will do

• Define target solution architectures for APIs, microservices, telephony, robotics, and AI-powered automation
• Design responsible AI capabilities to amplify business value
• Simplify and modernize service-driven architecture for scalability and digitization
• Craft data strategy for actionable intelligence at scale
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams across multiple UK cities and Hyderabad
• Modernize and optimize back-office operations and efficiency

Requirements

• Location: Must be based in the United Kingdom or able to work hybrid in Edinburgh, Bristol, or Leeds
• Experience leading complex change across multiple interdependent systems
• Deep knowledge of web and API architectures including microservices and event-driven patterns
• Strong understanding of security, authentication (OAuth), and encryption
• Hands-on experience defining architectural patterns, standards, and practices
• English: B2 level or higher required

Nice to have

• Cloud platform experience (GCP preferred, Azure or AWS also valuable)
• Telephony/CCaaS experience (Genesys Cloud preferred)
• Leadership experience of other architects
• Prototyping innovative approaches with any tech stack
• Experience with content management frameworks and tooling

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive and diverse work environment with focus on belonging and support
• Generous pension contribution up to 15%
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes including free shares
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
• Flexible hybrid working options and job share opportunities