Solution Architect, Sheffield

Overview

Our client is a global Tier‑1 financial institution based in Sheffield, looking for a high‑impact Solution Architect. This pivotal role requires a visionary technologist who bridges cutting‑edge automation with mission‑critical legacy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end‑to‑end CI/CD architecture and produce detailed technical diagrams.
• Lead the transition toward fully automated workflows using Ansible, Python, and Go.
• Collaborate with Risk Management teams to ensure designs meet strict Credit, Market, and IT Ops risk standards.
• Modernise legacy environments, including Mainframe (z/OS) and File Transmission workflows (IBM SFG/SSP).
• Work within an Agile framework to deliver high‑quality, documented solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an architectural role focused on Ansible and Jenkins.
• Expertise in shell scripting and at least one high‑level language (Python or Go).
• Experience with BMC Control‑M or Mainframe job execution highly desirable.
• Consultant mindset – the ability to communicate complex ideas to diverse global stakeholders.

Location & Type

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid – 3 days per week on site). Type: Full‑time or subcontract work available.

Equal Opportunity

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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