Solution Architect - hybrid

Solutions Architect
- Finance Technology & Data Platforms

Salary:
Up to £100,000 + benefits

Location:

Edinburgh
- Hybrid - 2 days per week on-site

Employment Type:

Permanent contract

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to play a key role in delivering complex technology solutions across Finance systems, enterprise applications, integrations, and data platforms.

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised financial services organisation undergoing significant transformation and modernisation.

As a Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for defining end-to-end solution designs that are scalable, resilient, and aligned with business strategy. Working closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and enterprise architects, you will help drive the delivery of innovative technology solutions across Finance and Data domains.

• Design and govern end-to-end technology solutions across applications, integrations, and data platforms.
• Translate business requirements into robust, scalable, and secure solution architectures.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, technology roadmaps, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with delivery teams throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept to implementation.
• Evaluate technology options and provide architectural leadership on strategic initiatives.
• Drive best practices in solution design, operational resilience, performance, and maintainability.
• Support architecture governance processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Deep understanding of end-to-end solution design, including applications, integrations, and data architectures.
• Proven ability to design solutions with a focus on scalability, resilience, security, and operational efficiency.
• Strong expertise in Finance platforms, including:
• o Oracle Fusion
• o AHCS (Accounting Hub Cloud Service)
• o EPM (Enterprise Performance Management)
• Experience integrating Finance platforms within broader enterprise technology ecosystems.
• Strong knowledge of Azure data technologies, including:
• oAzure Data Factory (ADF)
• oDatabricks
• oSynapse Analytics
• Good understanding of modern cloud and data architecture principles.
• Experience engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with in Financial Services, Insurance, Asset Management, or a highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and governance practices.
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation programmes.

• The max budget for the role is £100,000
• Hybrid working model (2 days per week on-site in Edinburgh)
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee share schemes
• Employee discount programme
• Annual leave entitlement plus additional wellbeing initiatives
• Professional development and career progression opportunities