Your new companyA large, high-visibility banking organisation with a strong focus on building a robust enterprise streaming and Operational Data Store (ODS) capability. Architecture governance, standards, and alignment with organisational guidelines are considered critical pillars here.Your new roleYou will join as a Hands-on Solution Architect specialising in streaming technologies and operational data platforms.Key responsibilities include:Designing, building, and validating end-to-end solutions, not just providing architectural oversight.Leading PoCs, prototypes, technical spikes, and solution demos.Working across conceptual architecture, low-level design, and implementation guidance.Supporting architecture governance through reviews, standards compliance, and submissions to approval boards.Engaging confidently with senior stakeholders, cross-functional partners, and engineering teams.Operating autonomously while ensuring alignment and architectural integrity across teams.What you'll need to succeedStrong hands-on expertise in Kafka / Confluent Kafka, MongoDB, AWS, APIs, and Operational Data Stores (ODS).The ability to contribute with immediate productivity - prior experience delivering streaming and ODS solutions is essential.Capability to switch seamlessly between high-level architecture and low-level design/implementation.Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.Ability to manage expectations, justify design decisions, and drive alignment across multiple teams.What you'll get in returnA high-impact, high-visibility architectural role within a major banking environment.Opportunity to shape and influence the organisation's core streaming and ODS architectural strategy.Autonomy to lead design, experimentation, and delivery with strong organisational support.A platform to work with senior leaders and cutting-edge data/streaming technologiesWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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