We are looking for a Senior Solution Designer to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and user-centric solutions. This role will involve working closely with senior stakeholders across Business, Security, Risk, and Technology to define, design, and document key application and infrastructure solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Gather and document business, security, and technical requirements
* Design and document solutions through impact assessments (Design Thumbnails), High-Level, and Detailed Designs.
* Support the business in defining screen flows and ensuring clarity in Business Requirements Documents (BRDs).
* Ensure Non-Functional Requirements (performance, MI, service levels, etc.) are fully defined and documented.
* Work with Enterprise & Application Architects, Developers, and Testers to ensure solutions align with strategic and security goals.
* Provide expert insight into mobile technology stacks, architecture best practices, and API integrations.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks, constraints, and architectural considerations in design decisions.
* Support the full application lifecycle, including system retirement strategies.
Key Accountabilities
* Establish and deliver solutions that meet the business needs and security standards.
* Partner with End-to-End Architects, Application Leads, and Service Managers to shape optimal solutions.
* Size and assess project impact at the Design Thumbnail Review Board.
* Support Build, Test, Security, Business, and Project Management teams throughout the project lifecycle.
* Manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication across multiple business and technology teams.
Stakeholder Management & Leadership
This role involves direct interaction with stakeholders across multiple teams, including:
* Senior stakeholders from Business, Fraud, Security, and Service
* IT & End-to-End Architects
* Service Managers & Business Product Owners
* Business Change Managers
* Developers, Testers, and SI Partners
Ensure all activities are conducted in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks, and Barclays’ internal policies.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Qualifications
* Strong problem-solving skills with experience in documenting application architecture solutions.
* In-depth knowledge of client-server interactions, application architecture, and infrastructure.
* Expertise in mobile technologies, including iOS & Android platforms.
* Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
Desirable Skills & Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum project frameworks.
* Strong ability to multitask, prioritize workloads, and work both independently and within a team.
* Knowledge of API definition languages (JSON, RAML, REST).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Banking
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