Sector: Security / Architecture

Location: Central London

Type: Contract

Ref: BBBH72466_1777288255

Salary: Negotiable

6 month Contract (Inside IR35) - London, UK (Hybrid 2-3 days onsite)

We are recruiting for a global consultancy, who are seeking a Solution Architect with strong Backbase expertise to design and deliver scalable digital banking solutions, with a focus on Wealth Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end architectures using Backbase (DBS, Journey Engine, Identity & Entitlements)


• Define API-first, micro-frontend, and cloud-native solutions aligned to security and compliance


• Lead delivery of wealth journeys (onboarding, client portals, portfolio views, advisor tools)


• Own Backbase platform strategy across web, mobile, and partner channels


• Design integrations with core banking, CRM (e.g. Salesforce), payments, and fintech platforms


• Collaborate with UX/CX teams to deliver seamless, personalised digital journeys


• Provide architectural governance, standards, and support DevOps/CI/CD delivery

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong Backbase platform experience (wealth preferred)


• Proven Solution Architect in digital banking


• Java / Spring Boot, microservices & integrations


• REST APIs, JWT, SSO, API gateways


• Angular, mobile architectures (iOS/Android)


• Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, CI/CD


• AWS / Azure / GCP


• Security: IAM, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, regulatory compliance


• Integration across core banking (e.g. Temenos), CRM, and enterprise systems


• 12+ years IT, including 5-7+ years architecture


• Wealth domain knowledge (KYC, onboarding, portfolio, advisor journeys)


• Strong stakeholder management & communication


• Backbase / TOGAF (desirable)