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Head of Architecture and Performance
FNZ GroupHead 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.
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSAzureCloudDistributed 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
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Hard Skills & Tools
System DesignIntegrationData ArchitecturePerformance OptimisationArchitecture BlueprintsTechnical DesignsCoding StandardsArchitectural PatternsArchitecture ReviewsDesign Assurance
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationDocumentation SkillsDecision-MakingStakeholder Engagement