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Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.
Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions. Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.
The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.
Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.
Role Overview
The System Architect is responsible for defining and delivering the shared technical and architectural vision for the Agile Release Train (ART). As TP ICAP is a global organization, there will be a requirement to work with geographically distributed teams, and support global deployments as part of the overall architecture.
The technology includes systems (applications, processes and information), shared infrastructure services, shared application services, and their effective integration and reuse across TP ICAP. The System Architect is working to align Feature teams to the Architecture roadmap, and ensure the systems under development support the evolving business need and enables fast reliable implementation of value.
As a core role steering the wider team alongside the Release Train Engineer (RTE) & Product Managers, the System Architect collaborates with the Feature teams to design and develop the architecture and create the Architecture Runway in line with Enterprise standards, patterns and roadmaps.
The role will involve technical leadership with the expectation that the successful candidate will assist in developing skills within teams, and nurturing existing talent. This will include providing expertise on engineering and architecture best practices relating to platforms and user interface delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Define and communicate the architecture vision, translating it into Epics, Features, and Stories.
Ensure solutions align with business priorities, enterprise architecture, and evolving business needs.
Support DevOps practices and the continuous delivery pipeline; contribute to release governance.
Promote built-in quality, defining and managing non-functional requirements (NFRs).
Collaborate with teams to evolve design, validate implementation, and drive sustainable practices.
Maintain architecture documentation, system tools, and technical assets.
Experience & Competencies
Essential
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Analysis, or equivalent experience.
Extensive experience in technical architecture and IT solution development (front-end, back-end, or middleware).
Track record of designing and delivering modern architectures with strong grasp of architectural principles.
Experience working in Agile environments and understanding of the product lifecycle.
Exposure to multiple technologies and enterprise-scale environments.
Strong technical leadership, with the ability to mentor and influence teams.
Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Hands-on enterprise systems development experience (C#, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, C++ or similar).
Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP), containerisation, and microservices.
Strong knowledge of APIs, system integration, and DevOps (CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, Git).
Understanding of security practices (application, cloud, authentication, authorisation).
Desired
Experience with front-office/trader-facing applications and services.
Exposure to Inter-Dealer Broking environments.
Knowledge of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
Familiarity with micro-frontend architecture.
Experience optimising financial services technology solutions.
Band & Level
Manager / 7
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Not The Perfect Fit?
Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. If you are enthusiastic about this role but find that your experience doesn't align perfectly with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be the ideal candidate for this position or another opportunity within our organisation. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don't hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.
Company Statement
We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That's why we're building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.
Location
UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London