System Architect Financial Services Technology

System Architect (Belfast) – Financial Services Technology

Vantage Point Global

Our client, a leading global financial services institution, is seeking a System Architect to shape the design and direction of critical technology initiatives. Acting as a key member of the Architecture team, you will define and evolve system architecture, ensuring it aligns with enterprise strategy while enabling delivery of real business value. You will work closely with Product Management, Dev Ops, and engineering teams to maintain architectural consistency, foster built-in quality, and promote technical excellence across the Agile Release Train (ART).

• Define and communicate the architectural vision, translating strategy into backlog epics, features, and stories for effective delivery.
• Align system architecture with enterprise priorities, ensuring solutions are technically feasible and contribute to the wider architectural capability.
• Support Dev Ops and CI/CD practices by designing continuous delivery pipelines and contributing to release governance.
• Define and maintain non‑functional requirements (NFRs), ensuring they are embedded into system design and delivered effectively.
• Promote system design practices that emphasise quality, reusability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with sub‑teams to validate architecture against implementation realities, refining design as required.
• Maintain architectural tools, documentation, and technical assets to support transparency and consistency.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, driving innovation to strengthen system architecture.

• 5+ years’ experience in a comparable role, ideally within Financial Services Technology.
• Degree in Computer Science, Systems Analysis, or related discipline—or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong background in technical architecture with hands‑on expertise in one or more areas: application development (front‑end/back‑end), middleware engineering, or systems integration.
• Experience designing and delivering enterprise‑level architectures and solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery frameworks (e.g., SAFe) and experience working with cross‑functional teams.
• Exposure to diverse technologies and processing environments.
• Deep knowledge of architectural and design principles, with a track record of applying them to real‑world solutions.
• Strong technical leadership, with the ability to guide design discussions and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.

• Hands‑on experience with enterprise systems development (C#, Java, JavaScript/Type Script, C++ or similar).
• Proficiency in cloud computing and containerisation: AWS (preferred), Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker.
• Knowledge of microservices, modular monoliths, performance optimisation, and cloud security.
• API and system integration expertise (REST, Graph
  
  QL, messaging middleware, data integration).
• Experience with Dev Ops practices (CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure‑as‑code, Git repos, branching strategies).
• Familiarity with testing frameworks, code quality management, and security practices (authentication, vulnerability detection).
• Understanding of design patterns such as domain‑driven architecture, composable architecture, and microservices.

• Knowledge of Front‑Office or trader‑facing applications.
• Experience in Inter‑Dealer Broking.
• Familiarity with micro‑frontend architecture.
• Prior experience working in a scaled Agile environment (SAFe).

• To apply, you’ll need to provide us with a CV and answer a few initial questions.
• We’d like to make you aware that if you have not heard back from us within three weeks of the date of application that we will not be progressing your application.

Vantage Point Global is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities, inclusive employer. We are passionate about attracting diverse talent, and welcome applications regardless of ethnicity, culture, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.