Lead Solution Architect

Lead Solution Architect -Glasgow - Hybrid - up to 100k + benefits

Why this company?

I am supporting a major global financial institution undergoing significant technology and architecture transformation. This organisation is modernising its core platforms, strengthening its API ecosystem and investing heavily in secure cloud solutions.

You will be joining a highly influential architecture function with strong visibility across senior leadership, playing a critical role in defining how modern banking services are designed, secured, and delivered.

You'll work with:

In this role, you will be responsible for leading solution architecture across complex banking platforms, with a strong focus on APIs, security, and cloud adoption. You'll be involved in:

• Designing and delivering scalable, secure solution architectures aligned to enterprise standards
  Leading API strategy and design, including RESTful services, OpenAPI standards, and integration patterns
  Defining workload placement strategies across cloud and on-prem environments
  Advising senior stakeholders and influencing technology strategy at VP level
  Leading multi-year initiatives and guiding teams through complex architectural change
  Coaching and developing less experienced architects and engineers

Benefits

This organisation offers a strong and well-rounded package, including:

• Competitive VP-level salary
  Generous annual bonus scheme
  Excellent pension contributions
  Hybrid working model
  Strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance
  Clear VP and leadership progression pathways
  High visibility across senior leadership and enterprise architecture forums

Key experience needed

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally bring:

• Proven experience as a Lead or Senior Solution Architect within banking or financial services
  Strong background designing and securing RESTful APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger)
  Ability to navigate legacy systems alongside modern cloud-native architectures
  Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical decisions into business outcomes
  Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, MQ, or similar) highly desirable
  Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities

Want to lead architecture at VP level?

This is a rare opportunity to shape secure, enterprise-scale banking platforms and influence long-term technology direction within a global organisation.

Apply now!