Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Architect to join our technology team at Allica Bank. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading technical initiatives across cross-functional teams and ensuring that business requirements are transformed into robust, scalable, and secure designs.
Key Responsibilities
* Assume responsibility for leading technical initiatives across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
* Accountable for developing and optimizing technical solutions using modern programming languages and frameworks, while maintaining a hands-on role in software development.
* Architect and implement secure and robust solutions.
* Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data to drive decisions, with accountability for understanding trends and identifying opportunities to improve system efficiency and performance.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders across different functions, taking accountability for understanding needs, devising practical solutions, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
* Architectural Standards: Participate in and contribute to architectural reviews, taking accountability for the fostering and development of architectural standards across the organization.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Strong hands-on experience in REST microservices and event driven architectures.
* Proficiency with Java or Kotlin and Spring framework.
* Strong foundation in systems architecture, solution design and cloud platforms (Azure, Google, AWS).
* Familiarity with web (Javascript, React) and/or mobile frameworks (iOS, Android, Flutter).
* UK Banking Knowledge: Working knowledge with UK banking services, payment networks (FPS, CHAPS), regulations (i.e. PSD2), initiatives (i.e. Open banking, Confirmation of Payee)
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary of £80,000 - £110,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as a range of benefits including flexible working, private health cover, pension contributions, and discretionary bonus scheme.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated and experienced software architect looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.