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Senior Solutions Architect, Financial Services, Banking - Payments - FinTech

On-site in London·Added 17 days ago

Amazon

647 open roles

Overview

Requirements

  • Work on-site in London

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent, or experience in a professional field or military

- Experience in IT development or implementation/consulting in the software or Internet industries

- Experience within specific technology domain areas (e.g. software development, cloud computing, systems engineering, infrastructure, security, networking, data & analytics).

- Experience in design, implementation, or consulting in applications and infrastructures

- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients

Nice to have

- Knowledge of SAP systems (like SAP Business Suite, S/4HANA, SAP Business Warehouse, SAP HANA, SAP Business Objects, etc.) and their architecture and infrastructure needs

- Experience in infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking

- Experience working with end user or developer communities

The role

Revolutionize Financial Technology by Bridging Business and Cloud Innovation

Transform the financial services landscape by connecting cloud solutions with strategic business outcomes. As a Solutions Architect, you'll be the critical link between technological potential and real-world customer success in the dynamic world of banking, payments, and financial technology.

Key job responsibilities

- Architect Transformative Solutions: Design and recommend cloud architectures that align seamlessly with customer business objectives in the financial services sector

- Customer Advocacy: Serve as a trusted technical advisor, translating complex technological capabilities into tangible business value

- Innovation Catalyst: Develop and share technical content, reference architectures, and best practices that inspire and educate customers

- Technical Evangelism: Represent AWS through workshops, speaking engagements, and thought leadership in financial technology forums

- Collaborative Growth: Contribute to team development through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and supporting organizational excellence

A day in the life

Your day will be a dynamic blend of technical exploration and strategic collaboration. You'll engage with financial services customers, unravelling their unique challenges and crafting innovative cloud solutions that drive meaningful business transformation. From designing sophisticated architectures to presenting compelling technical strategies, you'll be at the forefront of technological innovation.

About the team

We are a diverse collective of technology enthusiasts passionate about empowering businesses through cloud innovation. Our team thrives on continuous learning, collaborative problem-solving, and a commitment to customer success. We value individual perspectives and believe that breakthrough solutions emerge from a rich tapestry of backgrounds and experiences.

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do
  1. Online application

  2. Assessments

    Online test · Not every role

    Role-specific online assessments where the role requires them.

  3. Phone screening

    Phone call · Not every role

    If you meet the basic qualifications you may be asked to complete a phone screening.

  4. Interview loop

    With current employees

    Individual interviews with current employees, each assessing different aspects of your skills and experience; in person or remote.

  • Some candidates move directly to the interview loop without a phone screening.
  • Role-specific interview prep guides are published for SDE, SDM, PM, BIE and other roles.

About Amazon

Industry
E-commerce and Cloud
Founded
1994
Employees
1,000,000+
Headquarters
Seattle, USA

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About the team

Additional information

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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