Technical Architect at Brightbox GRP Ltd, Canary Wharf, London, £500-£525 per day

Technical Architect – Banking Platforms (London, UK)
London – 1-2 Days p/w
3 Month Initial Contract
£500-£525pd (Outside IR35)
 
Role Overview
As a Technical Architect, you will assess existing application and data architectures and define future-state solutions that are modular, resilient, and performance-driven. You will play a key role in shaping integration platforms, guiding engineering teams, and ensuring solutions meet regulatory, operational, and business needs.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess legacy application, integration, and data warehouse architectures
• Design target-state architectures, including modern .NET structures, containerized workloads, and scalable platforms
• Recommend modernization and cloud strategies across on-prem and cloud environments
• Define secure integration patterns using APIs and messaging technologies
• Establish and validate non-functional requirements such as performance, availability, and recovery objectives
• Create clear architecture documentation and diagrams to support delivery teams
• Work closely with developers, analysts, UX, and data teams to ensure aligned solutions
• Provide technical leadership, support DevOps and automation practices, and mentor engineering teams

 
Skills & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in application and solution architecture
• Strong background in .NET/C#, SQL Server, and enterprise integration
• Proven experience modernizing monolithic systems into service-based or microservices architectures
• Practical knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)
• Experience with messaging, APIs, observability, and testing practices
• Strong communication skills and experience working with senior stakeholders
• Banking or financial services experience preferred; familiarity with BCBS239 or DORA is a plus
• Architecture certifications (TOGAF, Azure/AWS) desirable