Solution Architect

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Role Title: Solution Architect
Location: Glasgow (Hybrid 2/3 day per week onsite)
Duration: 31/12/2026
Pay rate: £483 per day all inc. (PAYE through FCSA Umbrella)

Role Description:

Client is looking for an experienced.*AWS Solution Architect* to drive the design and implementation of cloud-based solutions that support the bank's digital transformation agenda, with a strong focus on.*lending platforms and core banking systems*. The role involves working closely with engineering teams, business stakeholders, and security functions to build secure, scalable, and resilient systems on AWS.

*Key Responsibilities*

• Design and deliver.*end-to-end AWS cloud architectures* aligned with Barclays' enterprise standards, regulatory requirements, and.*banking/lending domain needs* (eg, loan origination, credit risk, payments).
• Lead.*cloud transformation initiatives* across core banking and lending platforms, including application migration, modernization, and cloud-native development.
• Define and implement best practices for.*architecture, security, scalability, and cost optimization* across AWS environments supporting financial workloads.
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure.*seamless integration and CI/CD pipelines* for banking applications.
• Ensure compliance with.*financial services regulations* (eg, FCA, PRA, GDPR) and internal governance policies across all cloud solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams and act as a key point of contact for.*cloud architecture decisions in lending and banking systems*.
• Conduct.*architecture reviews, risk assessments, and performance tuning*, particularly for high-volume transactional systems such as loan processing and payment systems.
• Engage with stakeholders, including product owners in.*lending, credit, and core banking*, to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

.*Required Skills & Experience*

• Strong hands-on experience with.*AWS services* such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, API Gateway, and CloudFormation.
• Proven expertise in.*solution architecture design* for large-scale distributed systems in.*banking or financial services environments*.
• Solid understanding of.*lending systems*, including loan origination, servicing, underwriting, and credit risk platforms.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tools including.*CI/CD pipelines, Terraform/CloudFormation, Docker, and Kubernetes*.
• Deep understanding of.*cloud security, networking, and financial compliance frameworks* (eg, GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS).
• Demonstrated experience in.*cloud migration strategies* (lift-and-shift, refactoring, re-architecting), particularly for.*core banking or lending applications*.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to work across.*cross-functional banking stakeholders*.

.*Preferred Qualifications*

• AWS certifications (eg,.*AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional*).
• Experience working on.*lending, mortgages, retail banking, or credit platforms*.
• Familiarity with.*microservices architecture and event-driven systems* in financial ecosystems.
• Knowledge of.*data platforms, risk analytics, and AI/ML use cases* in lending (eg, credit scoring, fraud detection).

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.