Infrastructure Architect

6 month contract
Location: Knutsford (hybrid 2 days)

We are looking for a Senior Solution Designer to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and user-centric solutions. This role will involve working closely with senior stakeholders across Business, Security, Risk, and Technology to define, design, and document key application and infrastructure solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and document business, security, and technical requirements 

• Design and document solutions through impact assessments (Design Thumbnails), High-Level, and Detailed Designs.

• Support the business in defining screen flows and ensuring clarity in Business Requirements Documents (BRDs).

• Ensure Non-Functional Requirements (performance, MI, service levels, etc.) are fully defined and documented.

• Work with Enterprise & Application Architects, Developers, and Testers to ensure solutions align with strategic and security goals.

• Provide expert insight into mobile technology stacks, architecture best practices, and API integrations.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify risks, constraints, and architectural considerations in design decisions.

• Support the full application lifecycle, including system retirement strategies.

Key Accountabilities

• Establish and deliver solutions that meet the business needs and security standards.

• Partner with End-to-End Architects, Application Leads, and Service Managers to shape optimal solutions.

• Size and assess project impact at the Design Thumbnail Review Board.

• Support Build, Test, Security, Business, and Project Management teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective communication across multiple business and technology teams.

Stakeholder Management & Leadership

This role involves direct interaction with stakeholders across multiple teams, including:
✅ Senior stakeholders from Business, Fraud, Security, and Service
✅ IT & End-to-End Architects
✅ Service Managers & Business Product Owners
✅ Programme & Project Managers
✅ Business Change Managers
✅ Developers, Testers, and SI Partners

Risk & Compliance

Ensure all activities are conducted in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks, and Barclays’ internal policies.

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Qualifications

🔹 Strong problem-solving skills with experience in documenting application architecture solutions.
🔹 In-depth knowledge of client-server interactions, application architecture, and infrastructure.
🔹 Expertise in mobile technologies, including iOS & Android platforms.
🔹 Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure.

Desirable Skills & Preferred Qualifications

✔ Experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Scrum project frameworks.
✔ Strong ability to multitask, prioritize workloads, and work both independently and within a team.
✔ Knowledge of API definition languages (JSON, RAML, REST).