Generalist Solution Architect

Job Title: Generalist Solution ArchitectJob Location: London, UK/Hybrid – 4 days office MandatoryJob Type: 1 year FTCLead end-to-end architecture across RTL & Payments Transformation, ensuring cohesive design across Payments, Reconciliation, Onboarding/KYC, Cash Management, Operations Monitoring, and Billing within an event-driven architecture.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end solution architecture and HLD across all workstreamsDefine and govern event-driven architecture patterns (Kafka/event streaming, async processing)Manage cross-domain dependencies and ensure integration consistencyProvide architecture governance, design approvals, and stakeholder engagementPartner with Integration Architect, Data Architect, and offshore Solution ArchitectsEnsure solutions meet NFRs scalability, resilience, security, regulatory complianceLead design workshops, vendor reviews, and architecture boardsMaintain architecture roadmap and technical debt managementExperience Required1015 years total experience, with 5+ years as Solution ArchitectProven experience in large banking / financial services transformation programsStrong exposure to multiple domains: Payments, KYC, Billing, Treasury, OperationsExperience working in onshore leadership roles with offshore delivery teamsTechnical & Domain SkillsStrong experience in event-driven architecture (Kafka, event bus, streaming platforms)Expertise in microservices, APIs, cloud-native architecture (Azure/AWS)Understanding of payment ecosystems (SEPA, SWIFT, Faster Payments, ISO 20022)Familiarity with CRM (Dynamics), billing, transaction monitoring, and reporting systemsKnowledge of TOGAF or similar architecture frameworks#J-18808-Ljbffr…