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FNZ Group

Head of Architecture and Performance

FNZ Group

Head of Architecture and Performance overseeing technology architecture strategy across UK and Europe. Leading delivery and governance for scalable, resilient, and high-performing platforms in the FinTech sector.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in defining end-to-end solution architectures, translating client requirements into technical designs, and providing technical leadership to cross-functional engineering teams. Proficient in managing large-scale enterprise delivery programs while ensuring adherence to architecture principles and best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Software ArchitectureCloud Platforms (AWS/Azure)APIs and MicroservicesStakeholder ManagementTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills
System DesignIntegrationData ArchitecturePerformance OptimisationArchitecture BlueprintsTechnical DesignsCoding StandardsArchitectural PatternsArchitecture ReviewsDesign Assurance
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationDocumentation SkillsDecision-MakingStakeholder Engagement
Industry Keywords
Distributed SystemsEnterprise Delivery ProgramsTransition PlansTechnical SolutionsBusiness Strategy

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define end‑to‑end solution architectures across application, data, and infrastructure layers
  • Produce architecture blueprints and technical designs
  • Translate client requirements into technical solutions and architecture roadmaps
  • Work closely with stakeholders to define target state architecture and transition plans
  • Provide technical leadership to engineering and delivery teams
  • Oversee solution implementation, ensuring adherence to architecture principles
  • Design and govern application structures, integrations, APIs, and data flows
  • Establish coding standards, architectural patterns, and best practices
  • Engage with business leaders, product teams, and external partners
  • Conduct architecture reviews and design assurance

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Strong background in software architecture, system design, and integration
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
  • Knowledge of security, data architecture, and performance optimisation
  • Proven ability to lead cross‑functional engineering teams
  • Experience managing large-scale, enterprise delivery programmes
  • Strong decision-making across trade-offs (cost, risk, scalability)
  • Ability to translate business strategy into technical design
  • Strong stakeholder management at senior/executive level
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance
  • Pension scheme
  • Flexible working hours
  • Professional development opportunities