Cloud Solution Architect

Enterprise Solutions Architect – Fintech Direct message the job poster from Experis Responsibilities Define and lead the enterprise architecture strategy to enable the shift from stack-centric IT to a product-led, outcome-driven model. Establish a clear architectural vision aligned with business objectives, customer experience goals, and operational scalability. Design and govern integration patterns across modern cloud platforms, distributed retail/wholesale sites, and IBM i-series (AS/400) systems. Drive legacy modernisation by exposing core enterprise capabilities (pricing, inventory, fulfilment) through APIs and event-driven interfaces. Strategic Influence & Leadership Act as a trusted advisor to senior technology and business leaders, shaping product strategy through architecture. Align multiple teams and stakeholders across business units, ensuring consistency while enabling innovation. Define and embed architecture principles, standards, and guardrails to support autonomous product teams. Transformation Enablement Lead initiatives to transition delivery teams from project-based, technology stack–focused approaches to product-aligned operating models. Develop scalable architectural patterns and platforms that accelerate delivery, reduce technical friction, and support evolving business needs. Operational & Technical Excellence Ensure non-functional requirements — security, observability, resilience, and performance — are integral to product and platform design. Oversee architectural governance that facilitates delivery rather than constrains it. Mentorship & Community Building Mentor solution architects and senior engineers, raising organisational architectural maturity. Play a key role in architecture forums, communities of practice, and design reviews. About You Extensive experience as a Lead Solution Architect, Principal Architect, or similar leadership role in a product-centric or hybrid enterprise environment. Proven track record of driving architectural transformation from stack/project-centric models to product- and outcome-driven architectures. Deep expertise in enterprise integration and hybrid architecture, including IBM i-series (AS/400) and distributed retail/wholesale operations. Strong knowledge of modern paradigms: domain-driven design, event-driven architecture, microservices, API-first. Hands‑on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP. Exceptional communication and influencing skills, engaging credibly with C-level, business stakeholders, and engineering teams. Strong leadership capabilities with experience guiding teams through large‑scale change. Nice to Have Experience in retail/wholesale technology transformation (ERP, POS, logistics integration). Familiarity with event streaming platforms, middleware, and API management solutions. Exposure to platform engineering, DevOps, or data architecture. Experience building and leading architecture practices or centres of excellence. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr