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To provide solutions for IT optimization| Business Aligned IT| Enterprise architecture and roadmap creation| transformation| Business/Product acquisition & mergers and APOnTo perform engagement level Delivery governancenTo provide solution in business transformation by participating in RFP/RFI; Due Diligence; Pre Sales support and Oversee POCnTo mentor technical and solution architects along with self knowledge up-gradation and learning

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Direct message the job poster from FujitsunShaping Talent Acquisition at Fujitsu UK&I - Wellbeing Champion within Fujitsu.nUK Chief ArchitectnReporting to: UK Chief Digital Officer – Technology GroupnThe UK Chief Architect is a senior leadership position within the UK Technology Group, reporting directly to the UK Chief Digital Officer. This role is pivotal in shaping the architectural direction of our technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, customer outcomes, and Fujitsu’s global vision.nKey Responsibilities

Define and own the UK enterprise architecture vision and principles, ensuring alignment with Fujitsu global architecture strategy.nChampion architecture as a strategic discipline, embedding best practices, governance, and oversight into all technology-led change programs.nLead architecture reviews and boards, ensuring designs are sustainable, value-driven, and customer-centric. Lead the technology change within our business.nLead, shape & inspire our technologist community (CTO/Architects), managing the community direction and standards.nSupport UK Strategic Portfolio and Offering Development

Provide architectural leadership for the UK Strategic portfolio, including Digital Workplace, Hybrid IT (Cloud & Platforms), Network & Security, App Dev, Management & Integration.nShape and assure architectures for new and evolving offerings, ensuring they are technically sound and commercially viable. Platform Engineering, Data and AI.nServe as a key advisor to portfolio owners and offering leads, ensuring architectural integrity across the full solution lifecycle.nSupporting the creation of a standard tooling ecosystem to support both offering creation, management and evolution.nCollaborate closely with the new Head of AI and engineering leaders to support innovation in AI, data platforms, and automation.nEmbed architectural thinking into the early stages of innovation, guiding the development of modern, modular, and composable services.nSupport the development of Quantum and Advanced Compute (HPC/Super Computer) services into the UK MarketnTechnology Governance & Standards

Managing existing/establish architecture governance frameworks and assurance processes to ensure design quality, compliance, and alignment with strategic goals.nDefine and manage technology standards, principles, and reference architectures, promoting reuse and simplification across the UK business.nCollaboration Across Technology Practices and Partners

Work closely with global and UK technology partners (e.g., Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, ServiceNow) to ensure architectural fit and acceleration of partner-led solutions.nProvide architectural oversight for partner-enabled offerings and ensure integration with internal platforms and systems.nStrategic Guidance and Future Planning

Help maintain a forward-looking technology roadmap for the UK, identifying disruptive trends, emerging technologies, and opportunities for transformation.nAct as a strategic advisor to executive stakeholders, offering insights on architecture trade-offs, technology strategy, and investment decisions.nProven leadership in enterprise or solution architecture, ideally within a large, matrixed technology organization.nExperience of leading the technology change and continuous evolution within a company.nDeep understanding of modern technology architectures, including cloud-native, hybrid IT, microservices, integration, and security models.nAbility to balance technical excellence with business practicality, translating architectural principles into executable roadmaps.nExperience working with global platforms and shaping architectures aligned with both customer needs and internal capability evolution.nStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.nComfortable working in ambiguous, fast-changing environments with competing priorities.nQualifications & Experience

Extensive experience in enterprise or solution architecture roles within the IT services or systems integration sector.n5+ years of experience leading complex technical changenTrack record of leading architectural strategy and governance across complex programs and organizations. Hands-on knowledge of modern digital platforms, cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), and integration technologies.nExperience with architectural certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Architect) are highly desirable.nExperience in working across both global and local teams in a multinational environment.nEqual Opportunity and Culture

Achieve together We are recognised as a responsible and inclusive employer: Certified Disability Confident Leader, Times Top 50 employer for Gender Equality, Top 75 employer for Social Mobility, accredited by the Living Wage Foundation, and a signatory of the Race at Work Charter. We’re also a Stonewall Top 100 Employer and committed to the United Nations standards for LGBTI+ inclusion.nWe are people centric Our work environments enable you to Be Completely You. Our inclusive community networks are led by our people and are instrumental in creating a workplace where diversity and innovation thrive.nSeniority level

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hackajob . Verisk is collaborating with hackajob to connect exceptional tech professionals for this role.nPrincipal Solution ArchitectnShape the Future of Software & Cloud Architecture at Verisk - A Global Leader in Next-Gen Insurance TechnologynAt Verisk, we empower businesses around the world with advanced data analytics and cloud-native solutions. As pioneers in technology and innovation, we help our clients make faster, smarter decisions using the most powerful tools in data science, AI, and cloud engineering. We’re looking for a seasoned Principal Solution Architect to lead the design and evolution of scalable, secure, and high-performing software solutions across our product suite. This is a senior, business-impacting role focused on customer-facing systems and aligning technical solutions with business needs. You’ll report to the Director of Product and Technology and collaborate across teams to shape the future of our architecture.nKey Responsibilities

Architecture & Solution Design – Lead the design and oversight of end-to-end technical architectures across platforms and environments.nDefine and evolve cloud-based architectures for scalable APIs, data platforms, and service integrations.nDesign robust data flows, storage models, and integration patterns.nChampion high standards in performance, availability, and security across systems.nGuide best practices in microservices, API architecture, and integration strategies.nCollaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to implement automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure provisioning.nEnsure architectural governance, technical standards, and compliance are maintained across environments.nStrategic & Business Impact

Work closely with stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into effective technical solutions.nContribute to technology strategy and the evaluation of new tools and platforms.nLead high-impact initiatives that drive innovation and long-term product success.nMaintain a roadmap of approved architecture projects and contribute to product planning and delivery timelines.nLeadership & Mentorship

Act as a trusted technical leader and mentor within the engineering function.nSupport development teams in design decisions, troubleshooting, and architecture reviews.nLine manage and support a Product Specialist, contributing to solution packaging and internal tooling.nWhat We’re Looking For

3+ years of experience in solution architecture or senior software architecture roles.nProven expertise in designing cloud-native applications and distributed systems.nStrong understanding of APIs, microservices, data integration, and modern software design patterns.nSolid experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid environments.nFamiliarity with data pipelines, storage solutions, and event-driven architectures.nStrong knowledge of security, identity management, and networking principles.nProficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., C#, Python, Java, or JavaScript/Node.js).nEffective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.nExperience with CI/CD practices and infrastructure automation tools.nIndustry certifications or demonstrable expertise in cloud architecture are a plus.nWhy Join Us

Drive the architectural direction of next-edge cloud-based products.nPlay a key role in transforming how we build and deliver customer-facing solutions.nEnjoy flexible working arrangements, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative environment.nWork with a highly skilled team of engineers, architects, and product professionals.nRecently ranked #16 in UK Great Places to Work 2025nCertified Great Place to Work for the seventh year running.nSeniority level

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Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Exciting Opportunity: Temporary Solution Architect in Banking!

Are you an experienced technologist looking to make a significant impact in the banking industry? We have an exhilarating temporary position for a Solution Architect with our client, a leader in Global Payment Solutions . This is a chance to join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects across diverse domains including Corporate Payments, Accounting Services, Liquidity Management, Receivables, Trade & Supply Chain Finance, and Commercial Card.

Role: Solution Architect

Duration: 6 Months (extension Options)

Location: Bromley (Hybrid 3 days in Office)

Rate: 750 per day (umbrella)

What You'll Do:
As a Solution Architect, you will:

• Define an architectural vision and solution architecture that aligns with business and enterprise strategies.
• Describe the solution intent, determining systems/subsystems and their interfaces while defining non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and evaluate the impact of strategic design decisions.
• Lead the rapid shaping of high-level architecture while maintaining flexibility and modularity.
• Utilize best practices and templates to create comprehensive architectural designs.
• Work closely with Product Managers to prioritize technology-focused backlog items.
• Clarify architecture for development teams and provide solution options for any challenges.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure all non-functional requirements are met, focusing on aspects such as security, performance, and scalability.

What We're Looking For:
To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Must Have - Domain knowledge in Corporate Payments and familiarity with related areas such as Accounting Services and Liquidity Management.
• Proficiency in API Design, microservices, and integration platforms.
• Experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• A strong foundation in both Waterfall and Agile SDLC methodologies.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills to engage with business partners effectively.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities that drive innovation.
• A self-starter attitude, thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• TOGAF 9 Certification and Cloud Solutions Architect Certification (AWS, Azure, GCP) are highly desirable.

Why Join Us?
This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to engage with a global team across the US, EMEA, and APAC, tackling exciting and challenging projects. Be part of a culture that promotes continuous improvement and innovation!

If you're ready to take on this thrilling challenge and make a difference in the banking sector, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to seize this unique opportunity and elevate your career as a Solution Architect with our client. Your next adventure awaits!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Exciting Opportunity: Temporary Solution Architect in Banking!

Are you an experienced technologist looking to make a significant impact in the banking industry? We have an exhilarating temporary position for a Solution Architect with our client, a leader in Global Payment Solutions . This is a chance to join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects across diverse domains including Corporate Payments, Accounting Services, Liquidity Management, Receivables, Trade & Supply Chain Finance, and Commercial Card.

Role: Solution Architect

Duration: 6 Months (extension Options)

Location: Bromley (Hybrid 3 days in Office)

Rate: 750 per day (umbrella)

What You'll Do:
As a Solution Architect, you will:

• Define an architectural vision and solution architecture that aligns with business and enterprise strategies.
• Describe the solution intent, determining systems/subsystems and their interfaces while defining non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and evaluate the impact of strategic design decisions.
• Lead the rapid shaping of high-level architecture while maintaining flexibility and modularity.
• Utilize best practices and templates to create comprehensive architectural designs.
• Work closely with Product Managers to prioritize technology-focused backlog items.
• Clarify architecture for development teams and provide solution options for any challenges.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure all non-functional requirements are met, focusing on aspects such as security, performance, and scalability.

What We're Looking For:
To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Must Have - Domain knowledge in Corporate Payments and familiarity with related areas such as Accounting Services and Liquidity Management.
• Proficiency in API Design, microservices, and integration platforms.
• Experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• A strong foundation in both Waterfall and Agile SDLC methodologies.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills to engage with business partners effectively.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities that drive innovation.
• A self-starter attitude, thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• TOGAF 9 Certification and Cloud Solutions Architect Certification (AWS, Azure, GCP) are highly desirable.

Why Join Us?
This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to engage with a global team across the US, EMEA, and APAC, tackling exciting and challenging projects. Be part of a culture that promotes continuous improvement and innovation!

If you're ready to take on this thrilling challenge and make a difference in the banking sector, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to seize this unique opportunity and elevate your career as a Solution Architect with our client. Your next adventure awaits!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.

Solution Architect Frimley or Christchurch(flexible hybrid) Competitive Salary+Excellent Benefits

My client a multinational Aerospace & defence organisation are looking for a number of Solutions Architects to join their team based in either Frimley or Christchurch. They will also consider other locations south of the M4 motorway.

You will work as part of the Digital Intelligence team, collaborating on the latest challenges facing their UK and international customers, brought together to influence requirements and propose new solutions in a growing and stimulating business.

What you'll be doing:

• Designing overall military digital defence solutions that meet our customer and end-user needs
• Collaboration with bidding, sales and 3rd parties to propose solutions that are innovative, competitive, achievable and value for money
• Documenting high and low-level designs that align with customer requirements
• Writing compelling technical proposals to support bids and pre-sales
• Presenting solutions and ability to influence customer strategies and requirements
• Horizon scanning of current and emerging technologies trends and innovations

Your skills and experiences:

• As part of the Digital Intelligence team, you will primarily bring technical expertise, creative thinking and domain knowledge to the Solution Architect role and your skills will include:
• Deep technical understanding in digital technologies and integration strategies with military platforms
• Strong natural ability to problem solve, research and make sound decisions in a timely manner
• Domain knowledge of military projects and programmes
• Familiarity with UK MOD and NATO Standards
• Commercial awareness and business acumen to achieve successful and profitable value for money solutions
• Excellent team player, with strong written and verbal communication skills

Your career will likely have provided exposure to UK MOD, NATO or international projects and programmes that build on your use of technology and ability to solve complex technical problems, while delivering on time and within budget.

About you:

• Ideally experience working within Defence
• A track record of successfully defining and delivering customer solutions
• Experience of working with account/business development teams

To apply for this role please send your cv to Peter Bibby on the email address below.

Position Purpose

The Senior Solution Architect provides the necessary leadership, analysis and design tasks related to support the development of technology solutions to ensure that solutions meet business needs and align with architectural governance and standards.  They will engage in the project delivery lifecycle at different levels, which will range from IT triage, to early shaping, to solution delivery or end to end including providing design assurance. They will contribute to the development of the Architecture practice, including architectural standards, principles, templates and forums.

Key Accountabilities:

Translates Business Strategy into Solutions Architecture

• Understands business drivers and business capabilities (future and current state) and determines corresponding enterprise system designs and change requirements to drive the organization's targeted business outcomes.
• Understands emerging technology trends and disruptions and the practical application of existing, new, and emerging technologies to enable new and evolving business and operating models.
• Translates business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint to achieve business objectives and documents all solution architecture design and analysis work.
• Analyses the technology industry, competitors and market trends, and determines their potential impact on the enterprise.
• Provides deliverables like standard definitions, reference models and architecture designs to help the architecture review board (ARB) assess the impact of new and ongoing technology investment on the business and IT estate.
• Acts as a consultant on a broad range of technologies, platforms and vendor offerings to drive targeted business outcomes.

Leads Solutions Design and Analysis

• Leads evaluation, design and analysis for the implementation of a solutions architecture across a group of specific business applications or technologies based on enterprise business strategy, business capabilities, value-streams, business requirements and enterprise standards.
• Creates architectural designs to guide and contextualize solution development across products, services, projects and systems (including applications, technologies, processes and information).
• Creates reference architectures focused on detailed design principles, decision points, detailed APIs, major systems and dependencies between business and IT. 
• Analyses the business-IT environment (run, grow and transform the business) to detect critical deficiencies, legacy and technical debt, and recommends solutions for improvement (systems of record, differentiation and innovation).

Orchestrates Solutions Delivery

• Working hand-in-hand with project managers and business analysts, designs and directs the governance activities associated with ensuring solutions architecture assurance and compliance. 
• Defines the principles, guidelines, standards and solution patterns to ensure solution decisions are aligned with the enterprise's future-state architecture vision.
• Facilitates the evaluation and selection of software product standards and services, as well as the design of standard and custom software configurations.
• Supports product managers in EOL (end of life) product decisions to maintain, refresh or retire products, services or systems (including applications, technologies, processes and information).
• Develops a roadmap for the evolution of the enterprise application portfolio from future to current state (as defined by the solutions architecture).
• Monitors the current-state solution portfolio to identify deficiencies through aging of the technologies used by the application, or misalignment with business requirements.
• Identifies the organizational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact of the solutions architecture.

Facilitates and Collaborates to Deliver Business Outcomes

• Works closely with the project delivery team and portfolio management office (PMO) to ensure the execution of plans corresponds with what is being promised throughout the project or product lifecycle.
• Works closely with the product owners and product managers to ensure a robust architectural runway that can support future business requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provides consulting support to architects within agile teams  to ensure the project or product is aligned with the overall enterprise architecture. 
• Consults with application and infrastructure development projects and products to fit systems or infrastructure to architecture and identify when it is necessary to modify projects to accommodate the solutions architecture.
• Supports a community of practice (CoP), guiding and helping  agile teams, product owners, and application architects to align with the overall enterprise architecture governance and assurance. 

Key Relationships:

Internal:

• Reports to Lead Solution Architect
• Delivery Organisation (Project Managers, Platform Teams)
• Architecture team members
• Business Stakeholders/SMEs, Product Owners, PMO

External:

• Technology vendors, partners

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Exciting Opportunity: Temporary Solution Architect in Banking!

Are you an experienced technologist looking to make a significant impact in the banking industry? We have an exhilarating temporary position for a Solution Architect with our client, a leader in Global Payment Solutions . This is a chance to join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative projects across diverse domains including Corporate Payments, Accounting Services, Liquidity Management, Receivables, Trade & Supply Chain Finance, and Commercial Card.

Role: Solution Architect

Duration: 6 Months (extension Options)

Location: Bromley (Hybrid 3 days in Office)

Rate: 750 per day (umbrella)

What You'll Do:
As a Solution Architect, you will:

• Define an architectural vision and solution architecture that aligns with business and enterprise strategies.
• Describe the solution intent, determining systems/subsystems and their interfaces while defining non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and evaluate the impact of strategic design decisions.
• Lead the rapid shaping of high-level architecture while maintaining flexibility and modularity.
• Utilize best practices and templates to create comprehensive architectural designs.
• Work closely with Product Managers to prioritize technology-focused backlog items.
• Clarify architecture for development teams and provide solution options for any challenges.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure all non-functional requirements are met, focusing on aspects such as security, performance, and scalability.

What We're Looking For:
To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Must Have - Domain knowledge in Corporate Payments and familiarity with related areas such as Accounting Services and Liquidity Management.
• Proficiency in API Design, microservices, and integration platforms.
• Experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• A strong foundation in both Waterfall and Agile SDLC methodologies.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills to engage with business partners effectively.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities that drive innovation.
• A self-starter attitude, thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• TOGAF 9 Certification and Cloud Solutions Architect Certification (AWS, Azure, GCP) are highly desirable.

Why Join Us?
This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to engage with a global team across the US, EMEA, and APAC, tackling exciting and challenging projects. Be part of a culture that promotes continuous improvement and innovation!

If you're ready to take on this thrilling challenge and make a difference in the banking sector, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to seize this unique opportunity and elevate your career as a Solution Architect with our client. Your next adventure awaits!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.