Solution Architect - Kafka, Microservices, Java

London  ‐ Onsite
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Description

World leading financial exchange are looking for a contract Solution Architect paying up to £750 per day (umbrella, inside IR35) with strong application knowledge with Java microservices and Kafka. Working closely with the architecture team to drive the direction of 2 large pillars of work they have right now, where your focus will be on their product architecture.

Hailing from ideally a dev background with an understanding of how Kafka messaging is used within a Java microservices environment. Complex low latency and distributed Java systems are used for their products and trading platforms, which is a greenfield platform, in early stages of being built. They need someone to work with the team to drive the overall direction and build of the platform which makes an enterprise impact.

Successful applicants will have:

  • Evolved from a strong background in hands-on software development
  • Extensive experience in and deep working knowledge of Java/JVM languages
  • Knowledge of distributed systems & services, messaging, object orientation, database solutions, web application development, security and open source technologies
  • Experience designing & delivering event-driven and event streaming solutions, ideally using Kafka
  • Knowledge of design patterns and architectural concepts including microservices, low latency systems, data warehousing, APIs and cloud services
  • Experience as a Solution Architect or across a range of technical areas - including security and data
  • Deep knowledge of integration patterns & technologies and experience designing and implementing integrated, distributed systems

You'll be responsible for:

  • Design, document and implement solutions to achieve a successful business outcome and aligned with Enterprise Architecture & Design principles.
  • Ensure alignment of Solution Architecture to IT Architecture - in particular Principles, Standards & patterns
  • Work closely with the Engineering teams to produce the Product Architecture
  • Responsible for areas of solutions architecture within a major new strategic programme of work within the organisation
  • Play a key role in shaping the overall company strategy

Remote for now - with their offices in Central London. No plans put in place to go on-site yet.

Up to £750 per day INSIDE IR35 (through umbrella) - happy to give estimate take home. London.

Start date
ASAP
Duration
6 months
From
Orbis Consultants Limited
Published at
31.10.2020
Project ID:
1992365
Contract type
Freelance
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