Manager - Banking Platform Architecture, TC FS
Ernst and Young19 days ago
London, United KingdomStaff+
Responsibilities
- Define platform services including API gateways, event mesh, identity and access, reference data, observability, and developer tooling.
- Establish API and event patterns and domain contracts across core, channels, ledger, risk, and data platforms.
- Contribute to technology strategy, build-versus-buy decisions, cloud and on-premises planning, and IT operating-model changes.
- Guide teams on reliability, security, compliance, cost, release governance, and operational controls.
- Shape and deliver scalable, resilient end-to-end solutions aligned with architectural standards.
- Translate business and technology outcomes into clear design options and actionable plans.
- Provide architecture guidance and documentation supporting the path from design to build and run.
- Support business development by shaping proposals, providing solution credibility, and helping mobilize wins.
- Coach junior colleagues and build reusable patterns, assets, playbooks, and communities of practice.
Requirements
- Experience in platform and integration architecture across APIs, events, and microservices.
- Understanding of cloud platform services.
- Experience defining architecture patterns and guardrails while working with multiple delivery teams in parallel.
- Knowledge of identity, secrets, observability, and operational controls.
- Strong collaboration skills with architects, product owners, and engineering leadership.
- Preferred experience with FinOps, cost attribution, performance engineering, CIO advisory, strategy, sourcing, and operating models.
Benefits
- Competitive rewards package.
- Flexibility in how and where you work.
- Coaching and feedback from engaged colleagues.
- Opportunities to develop new skills through technology learning pathways.
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About Ernst and Young
Ernst & Young (EY) provides audit/assurance, tax, consulting, strategy and transactions services to enterprises, financial institutions, and public‑sector clients. Structured as a global network of partner‑owned member firms, it sells professional services on a fee basis, including a dedicated Financial Services Organization for banking, insurance, and capital markets. Headquartered in London, EY was formed in 1989 from the merger of Ernst & Whinney and Arthur Young, and operates in 150+ countries.