Solutions Architect

Solution Architect – Architecture-Led Transformation Sector: Financial Services Location: London (Hybrid – Client Site & Home) Package: Up to £95,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. Architecture that Delivers. Strategy that Lands. We’re partnering with a specialist architecture consultancy helping Financial Services organisations modernise their technology landscape and drive business change, with architecture at the core. We’re looking for a Solution Architect who understands the complexity of regulated environments, can confidently navigate transformation at scale, and knows how to connect strategy to tangible outcomes. About the Client as a Solution Architect Our client is a boutique, architecture-led consultancy embedded in some of the UK’s most ambitious financial services programmes. They work closely with business and technology leaders to drive strategic change, from platform modernisation and core systems reengineering, to cloud adoption and integration overhaul. Your Role You’ll be part of a highly credible, expert-led team shaping complex solutions across the full technology stack. Whether modernising legacy systems, enabling cloud-first strategies, or improving end-to-end integration, you’ll bring structure, clarity, and delivery alignment to everything you do. What You’ll Be Doing as a Solution Architect: Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end solutions across application, integration, and infrastructure domains Shape and steer technology change across major programmes, working closely with business and IT stakeholders Align solution design to business strategy, compliance standards, and long-term technology roadmaps Weigh options between cloud-native, hybrid, and on-prem approaches — always rooted in commercial and operational impact Bring structure to delivery teams through architectural standards, patterns, and technical leadership Influence senior stakeholders by translating complex solutions into business-aligned recommendations What You’ll Bring as a Solution Architect: You’re a credible solution architect who thrives in fast-paced, high-compliance environments. You understand the realities of Financial Services, legacy complexity, data sensitivity, and the need to balance innovation with control. Key Experience: Deep experience in Financial Services (e.g. banking, insurance, wealth, or capital markets) Proven success delivering architecture across large-scale or complex transformation initiatives Expertise across relevant domains, particularly application, integration, and platform architecture Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and modern approaches (APIs, microservices, DevOps) Skilled in navigating delivery environments (Agile, hybrid, regulated change) Familiarity with architectural modelling tools and frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate, UML, etc.) Confident engaging with both technical teams and senior stakeholders, able to challenge, influence, and advise Why This Role? Join a consultancy that leads with architecture, not just delivery Shape impactful solutions for top-tier FS clients Work in an expert-led, outcome-driven environment Be valued for your thinking, not just your output Competitive package: up to £95k + car allowance + bonus + benefits Next Steps If you're ready for a role that sits at the centre of change, and not on the edge of delivery, we’d love to hear from you. Apply for this Solution Architect role today for a confidential conversation. Our Commitment Entasis Partners is committed to helping clients create diverse environments and is proud to support equal-opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status