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Senior Solutions Architect

City of London
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Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Are you a talented Solutions Architect looking to make your mark in the banking sector? Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled individual to join a critical data remediation programme within the Markets Platform Surveillance Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment and enhance the organization's capabilities while navigating a highly regulated landscape.

Role: Senior Solutions Architect

Duration: 12 Months (extension options)

Location: London (Hybrid 2 days in office)

Rate: £800 per day (umbrella)

What You'll Do:
As a Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in improving our CI/CD platform and ensuring the seamless integration of data into our surveillance systems. Your expertise will help shape the future of our data handling and surveillance efforts. Key responsibilities include:

Data Integration: Pulling data into the surveillance system from various sources, including data lakes and data warehouses on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Platform Enhancement: Improving the CI/CD platform using Terraform and ensuring efficient deployment processes.
Pipeline Tracking: Utilizing tools like JIRA to track pipelines and manage workflows effectively.
Containerization: Implementing containerization solutions to optimize application deployment and scalability.
Agile Collaboration: Working within an Agile framework to ensure timely delivery and adaptability in your projects.
Surveillance Expertise: Leveraging your knowledge of trade surveillance and vendor solutions, particularly software as a service (SaaS), to enhance our capabilities.

What We're Looking For:
To thrive in this role, you should possess:

Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Proven ability to pull data into surveillance systems from various data sources.
Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools, particularly Terraform.
Exposure to tracking pipelines, ideally using JIRA.
Knowledge of containerization technologies.
Experience working in an Agile environment.
A solid understanding of trade surveillance and regulatory requirements in the banking industry.

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work: You'll be part of a significant data remediation programme that will make a real difference in our operations.
Dynamic Environment: Collaborate with a talented team of professionals in a fast-paced setting.
Professional Growth: Enhance your skills and experience while working on innovative solutions.
Flexible Work Arrangement: Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid work model, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a meaningful impact within a leading banking organization, we'd love to hear from you!

Join us in shaping the future of banking surveillance-apply today!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly

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