Senior Solution Architect
Lead Architecture & Delivery Readiness
We're seeking a
Senior Solution Architect
to join a fintech company and act as the technical leader reporting to the CTO of this medium sized organisation.
This is a permanent position and the work arrangement will be hybrid with an average of 3 days per week in the office.
This role owns the end-to-end solution architecture for products and platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance across all initiatives.
You'll provide architectural clarity, uplift delivery readiness, and lead a small team to deliver high-quality requirements and user stories.
What You'll Do
* Architectural Leadership:
Drive solution design, patterns, and standards for new products, features, and compliance initiatives.
* Cross-Functional Alignment:
Collaborate with Product, IT, and Operations to ensure technical feasibility and architectural integrity.
* Team Management:
Lead and develop Business Analysts, ensuring clarity and quality in requirements and specifications.
* Delivery Readiness:
Influence prioritization, sequencing, and sprint preparation to enable predictable, high-quality delivery.
* Compliance & Security:
Embed security-by-design and ensure adherence to PCI DSS, AML/CTF, and Australian Privacy Principles.
What We're Looking For
* 10+ years in Solution Architecture or complex systems design.
* Strong development background with hands-on coding experience.
* Proven leadership in managing small teams and influencing Agile delivery.
* Expertise in integrations, APIs, microservices, and architectural governance.
* Experience in regulated environments or fintech/ payments or similar
* Certifications like TOGAF or AWS/Azure Architect are a plus.
Why Join?
* Shape the architecture of cutting-edge payment solutions.
* Work closely with senior leadership and influence strategic delivery.
* Drive innovation and uplift architecture maturity across the organization.
Interested?
Send your CV to Silvia at Balance Recruitment