Solutions Architect

Remote-Friendly (offices available in London)

EP004

Job Summary

Finatal is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Solutions Architect with strong communications skills, software development experience, and testing experience. This role is ideal for a proactive self-starter who thrives in dynamic, evolving environments and has a proven track record of managing stakeholder relationships, balancing technical depth, and delivering successful solutions across diverse domains.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop robust, scalable, and adaptable solution architectures to meet client requirements.

· Oversee technical aspects of projects, ensuring alignment with organizational standards, architecture, and security practices.

· Provide guidance to development and testing teams, assisting in the solution lifecycle from ideation through to deployment.

· Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, managing expectations, addressing concerns, and providing regular updates on project progress.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, project managers, and senior leadership, to ensure effective communication and alignment.

· Navigate and balance priorities in a changing environment, helping stakeholders understand trade-offs and setting realistic expectations.

· Lead discussions and workshops to clarify objectives, gather requirements, and communicate complex technical concepts in an accessible way.

· Identify and implement improvements to existing systems, processes, and architectures to optimize project outcomes.

· Proactively address challenges in solution design, troubleshooting issues, and implementing course corrections as necessary.

Experience

· A proven background as a Solution Architect and worked in a variety of technology focused roles.

· Broad technical background with the ability to understand and work with multiple components of a solution delivery organization.

· Strong communication skills: capable of translating complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

· Stakeholder management expertise: experienced in building and maintaining effective relationships, setting clear expectations, and delivering consistent, high-quality results.

· Problem-solving mindset: demonstrated ability to approach challenges with a structured, solution-focused approach.

· Self-starter mentality: able to work autonomously and manage time effectively, especially in a remote environment.

· Adaptability and resilience in dynamic, changing environments with competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

· Experience with cloud platforms, DevOps practices, and modern architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, serverless).

· Familiarity with project management methodologies, such as Agile and Scrum.