Summary: The role is for a Senior Architect specializing in Java, Microservices, and GCP, tasked with leading the modernization of a key platform for a large financial services institution. The position requires a solution-driven approach to define the technology roadmap and enhance the microservices architecture. The contract is expected to last over 6 months and is classified as inside IR35. Some travel to Leeds and Edinburgh will be required during the contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and design scalable, event-driven microservices solutions.
• Assess and modernise the existing Microsoft estate and technology stack.
• Define and implement a technology roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Provide thought leadership in cloud-native architecture and best practices.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect specialising in Java and Microservices.
• Strong knowledge of GCP (Google Cloud Platform) and cloud-native design principles.
• Expertise in event-driven architectures and modern microservices patterns.

Salary (Rate): 600

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT