SOLUTIONS ARCHITECTLocation: Northampton (or Knutsford for local candidates) Hybrid Working: 2 days a week on-site Salary: Up to 70,000About the RoleReady to shape the future of a leading UK financial institution? As a Solution Architect, you''ll be at the forefront, designing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that solve complex business challenges. This is your chance to collaborate with key stakeholders, balance technology risks with business goals, and drive the evolution of our digital capabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect solutions that align with business needs, modern engineering, and automation.Maximise cloud potential using serverless, containerisation, and smart workload placement.Design secure, resilient systems that meet best practices and governance standards.Support operational teams in diagnosing and resolving performance issues.Provide critical architectural input for compliance and governance, leading complex projects and mentoring team members.Offer expert advice on intricate problems and develop policies to mitigate risk and enhance governance.Own risk management and controls, supporting business-aligned strategies.Experience and Skills RequiredProven track record architecting modern distributed systems.Strong stakeholder management and decision-making skills, adept at navigating complex trade-offs.Familiarity with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).Functional knowledge of financial services (banking, cards, loans).Expertise in creating tra