Senior Solution ArchitectFinancial ServicesLocation: ManchesterWorking: HybridSalary: £130-140k + bonus and benefits (total compensation up to circa £200k) The Role Joining a leading global financial services organisation within a growing technology function, working on strategic architecture initiatives across a key area of the business. You''ll shape technical direction and architecture across complex technology environments, spanning cloud, data, application and integration architecture. This is a senior, strategically focused role with significant scope to influence technology decisions, drive architectural improvements and work closely with engineering, product and business leadership. Key Requirements Proven experience in a Senior Solution Architect, Product Architect or similar architecture role Strong knowledge of AWS and modern cloud-based architecture Experience across event-driven architecture, microservices, APIs and enterprise integration Good understanding of distributed systems, application architecture and data integration Understanding of data architecture and AI/ML technologies, including how modern architecture can support AI adoption and emerging use cases. Experience defining technical strategies, architecture roadmaps and solution designs Ability to influence architectural decisions across multiple engineering and product teams Experience within Financial Services highly desirable, but not essential Strong communication, stakeholder management and ..... full job details .....