Senior Systems Architect - Financial Services

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Systems Architect to design and evolve their complex technology landscape within the Oxford financial services sector. This hybrid role demands a strategic thinker capable of creating scalable, secure, and efficient enterprise-wide systems architecture. You will lead technical design initiatives, influence technology choices, and ensure alignment with business objectives, working closely with development teams, product owners, and IT leadership. This position offers a stimulating blend of in-office collaboration for strategic planning and remote work for focused development, driving technological innovation within a prestigious organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document enterprise-level system architectures, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Define technology standards, patterns, and best practices for software development and infrastructure.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to meet business and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into robust technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Ensure architecture aligns with regulatory compliance and data privacy requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering and systems architecture, with a focus on financial services .
• Proven experience designing complex, distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise integration patterns, databases, and networking.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, suited for a hybrid role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Flexible hybrid working model offering excellent work-life integration.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous pension scheme and life assurance.
• Opportunities for significant professional development and impacting enterprise-wide technology strategy.