[Remote] Principal Solutions Architect - Finance, Data and Platform

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Leighton is a trusted company with over 33 years of experience in developing and delivering custom software solutions. They are seeking a seasoned Principal Solutions Architect to lead architectural initiatives within a finance platform modernization program, ensuring alignment with financial processes and regulatory standards while guiding teams through complex financial workflows.ResponsibilitiesLead architecture across all domains — application, integration, data, cloud and securityDefine and evolve the target-state architecture for a modernised holiday-packaging platformGovern solution decisions and run architecture decision review forumsEstablish architectural standards, patterns, guardrails and governance modelsTranslate business capabilities, value streams and operational processes into technical architecturesReview high‑level and low‑level design artefacts for alignment and qualityOversee API strategy, integration patterns, and AI-readinessShape contact-centre architecture and integrations using Amazon ConnectEnable teams to deliver safe value with your expertise in information security and data privacyMap and manage cross‑programme dependencies and multi‑company integration challengesSupport teams with technical spikes, PoCs, and de‑risking complex design areasInfluence senior stakeholders and navigate organisational politics across group-level entities Support executive decision-making through technical appraisalAlign architectural decisions with technical strategy, commercial targets, risk constraints and delivery timelinesSet and guide operating models for the transition to BAU and day 2 operationsSkillsDeep experience spanning application, data, integration, security and cloud architectureExperience within React Environments, Snowflake and IaC (Ideally Terraform)Proven track record designing and governing public cloud‑based platforms (AWS preferred)Strong working knowledge of modern event-driven/API/microservice patternsFamiliarity with customer support and finance journeysExperience with governance in large delivery programmesAbility to influence, review and guide architecture across distributed, autonomous product teamsGood grasp of enterprise capability modelling, value streams, and end‑to‑end business flowsExperience integrating numerous third‑party vendors and systemsSkilled at managing architectural risk, decision trade‑offs, and long-term maintainabilityExceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skillsA team enablement and host-leadership mindset, promoting best practices and engineering cultureComfort balancing strategic leadership with hands-on architectural contributionTravel or retail industry experience is desirable, but strong experience in any large-scale consumer or regulated digital platform is equally relevantExperience designing multi-tenant, internationalised systemsKnowledge or experience of architecting for compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS frameworksPractical experience of applying Team Topologies and Conway's Law as part of architecture practiceBackground in modernising large monolithic platforms under commercial constraintsKnowledge of fraud‑management, revenue‑management, and financial architecture domainsFamiliarity with secure‑by‑design frameworks and regulated-cloud standardsExperience contributing to or establishing enterprise architecture functionsExposure to multi-cloud or hybrid integration environmentsExperience with modern data product architectures, data meshes, and reverse ETLPrior consulting experience delivering complex transformation programmesBenefitsA competitive salary this will be dependent on experience.A contributory pension schemePrivate healthcare25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy or sell holidayA flexible approach to working hoursContinuous personal development, career path and trainingCompany OverviewLeighton provides custom software solutions. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in Houghton Le Spring, Durham, GBR, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.leighton.com/.