Solution Architect

Key skills: Java 11+, AWS (amazon web services), Microservices
 
A global leader in one of the most progressive industries in the UK requires a talented Software Architect to define and deliver an applications architecture that supports the global scaling of the their foremost platform, hosted on AWS, and meeting standards and requirements for security, resilience and regulatory compliance
 
You will also be required to Identify and ensure the use of established best practices and patterns, defining standards and guidelines for delivery teams. Assessing and recommending emerging practices and technology
 
This position will join a dynamic and supportive environment with lots of exciting projects to get stuck into. 
 
Your responsibilities will include…

Publication of an architectural strategy covering creation of a highly secure, highly available and scalable payments processing platform
Platform subject matter expert
Leading architecture and  design reviews throughout the Development lifecycle
Supporting product management, defining and refining solutions architecture to support new product capabilities
Deliver Application architecture against requirements for security, scalability, performance and availability
The implementation of a microservice-based architecture that supports a global scale and continuous deployment of new features
You'll be focused on both the development and operation of software utilising Java technologies
Learn and apply nest practices across the entire stack.
Working with on-perm and cloud solutions - primarily AWS based
Full lifecycle development and end-to-end testingWhat you'll bring to the role…

Strong skills in Java 11+ and experience with relevant tools and services i.e. Spring, Spring Boot, RESTful services, Tomcat, Maven etc.
Good level of experience with AWS services i.e. EC2, lambda, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, but other cloud experience will also be considered
Experience working in DevOps environments and familiarity with CI / CD processes
Configuration management and deployment automation experience (Chef, puppet, ansible)What’s in it for you?

Opportunity for you to work with some of the biggest names in challenger banking
10% bonus
Private medical
Health insurance
L&D sponsorshipMy client is reviewing C.Vs this week, to be considered or to find out more information please get in touch either by email or to my direct line. 

George Aldridge – (phone number removed)  
george.aldridge @(url removed)