Job Title: Solution Architect (Contract) Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid) Contract Duration: 6 Months (Day Rate) Overview: We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a leading organisation within the Financial Services sector in Dublin. This is a contract role suited to candidates with a strong background in regulated environments, with a focus on designing scalable, compliant, and secure solutions. Key Responsibilities: Design end-to-end solution architectures aligned with business and IT strategy Work closely with stakeholders across business, technology, and compliance teams Ensure solutions meet regulatory and compliance requirements within financial services Lead architectural governance, ensuring adherence to enterprise standards and frameworks Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions Support delivery teams throughout the implementation lifecycle Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities for optimisation Required Experience & Skills: 5-10 years experience as a Solution Architect within the financial services industry Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g. GDPR, risk, audit, governance) TOGAF certification (or equivalent enterprise architecture framework) highly desirable Experience designing enterprise-grade systems across cloud and on-prem environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced environments Technical Expertise: Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Integration patterns and API design Microservices and distributed architecture Data architecture and security best practices Desirable: Experience working on large-scale transformation programmes Knowledge of payments, lending, or capital markets systems Familiarity with Agile / DevOps environments Please apply for further info.