Solutions Architect GFT London

Bridging Business Strategy with Cutting-Edge Technology

GFT is a global digital transformation pioneer, specializing in driving business innovation through strategic technology consulting, software engineering, and managed services. For over 35 years, we have served as the critical link between financial services, insurance, and manufacturing enterprises and the future of digital finance, cloud platforms, and AI-driven solutions. As a trusted partner, we help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes, modernize core systems, and implement transformative technologies like blockchain and machine learning. We are now expanding our international teams and actively seeking technology professionals across our key hubs in Brazil, Canada, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States. We welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities who possess the technical expertise and passion to deliver excellence for our global clientele.

Our International Delivery and Innovation Hubs

GFT’s unique “Glocal” model combines global scale with deep local expertise. Our hiring initiative focuses on strengthening our presence in strategic markets that serve both regional and international clients:

• Brazil (São Paulo, Curitiba): A major global delivery and innovation center, renowned for deep technical talent in banking transformation and agile development.

• Canada (Toronto): A key North American hub for financial technology consulting, serving major Canadian banks and insurers while supporting US operations.

• France (Paris, Lyon): A center of excellence for European financial services technology, with strong expertise in regulatory projects (e.g., ESG, DORA) and digital banking.

• United Kingdom (London, Edinburgh): The heart of our European business and a global leader in fintech innovation, specializing in capital markets, insurance, and cloud migration.

• United States (New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Austin): Our strategic growth market, focusing on top-tier banking, asset management, and insurance clients undergoing large-scale digital transformation.

This interconnected network allows for knowledge sharing, career mobility, and the opportunity to work on cross-border projects shaping the future of industry.

The GFT Culture: Engineering Excellence with Collaborative Spirit

Our culture is built on a foundation of technical mastery, client partnership, and entrepreneurial thinking. We believe in empowering our teams to be architects of change.

• Expertise & Innovation: We invest in deep, certified expertise in next-generation technologies (Cloud, AI/ML, DLT) and encourage our teams to be thought leaders.

• Client Success as Our Success: We embed ourselves in our clients’ challenges, building trust through delivery excellence and tangible business outcomes.

• Collaborative Global Village: We operate as one integrated global team. Success is achieved through seamless collaboration across borders and time zones.

• Growth & Development Focus: We are committed to the continuous growth of our employees through structured career paths, GFT University, and certification programs.

Global Career Pathways at GFT

We are hiring across the full spectrum of roles required to design, build, and manage complex technology solutions for the world’s most demanding enterprises.

1. Technology Consulting & Architecture

Define the strategic technology roadmap and solution design.

• Enterprise Architects & Solution Architects (Cloud, Banking, Insurance)

• Technical Consultants & Business Analysts

• DevOps & Platform Architects

• Data Architects & AI/ML Strategists

2. Software Engineering & Development

Build and implement robust, scalable solutions.

• Full-Stack Developers (Java, .NET, Python, Go)

• Frontend Specialists (React, Angular, Vue.js)

• Backend & API Engineers

• Cloud Native Engineers (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Blockchain/DLT Developers

3. Data, Analytics & Artificial Intelligence

Unlock value from data and build intelligent systems.

• Data Engineers (Spark, Databricks, Snowflake)

• Data Scientists & Machine Learning Engineers

• Business Intelligence & Analytics Consultants

• AI Ethics & Governance Specialists

4. Project & Delivery Management

Orchestrate complex projects to successful completion.

• Project Managers & Scrum Masters

• Delivery Managers & Program Directors

• Agile Coaches & Product Owners

5. Quality Engineering & DevOps

Ensure quality, security, and seamless operation.

• QA Automation Engineers

• Security Consultants & Penetration Testers

• Site Reliability Engineers (SRE)

• DevOps Engineers (CI/CD, IaC, Kubernetes)

Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits

GFT offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package tailored to local markets, recognizing the high value of our technical talent.

• Competitive Salary & Bonus Structure: Attractive base salaries benchmarked against the technology consulting sector, combined with performance-based annual bonus potential.

• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Plans: Premium private medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and families. Global employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives.

• Financial Security & Retirement Planning: Strong pension, RRSP, or 401(k) plans with company contributions to support long-term financial health.

• Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: Generous paid time off, company holidays, and a strong commitment to flexible and hybrid working models to suit modern lifestyles.

• Investment in Your Expertise: A substantial annual budget for training, certifications (AWS, Azure, Scrum, etc.), conference attendance, and continuous skill development through GFT University.

• Global Mobility Opportunities: For top performers, the potential for international assignments or transfers between our offices in the Americas and Europe.

• Cutting-Edge Technology Environment: Direct access to the latest tools, platforms, and client challenges at the forefront of digital finance and enterprise IT.

Who We Are Looking For: The Ideal GFT Professional

We seek intellectually curious, solution-oriented technologists who thrive in client-facing, project-based environments. Key attributes include:

• Deep Technical Proficiency: Solid foundation and passion for specific technologies relevant to modern enterprise systems (cloud platforms, programming languages, data tools).

• Client-Facing Aptitude: Strong communication and interpersonal skills to understand client needs, build relationships, and present complex ideas clearly.

• Problem-Solving & Analytical Mindset: The ability to deconstruct complex business problems and architect elegant, pragmatic technical solutions.

• Adaptability & Continuous Learner: Comfort with change and a proactive approach to acquiring new skills in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

• Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in diverse, multidisciplinary teams, often in Agile/Scrum settings.

• Industry Interest: A genuine interest in the business domains we serve, particularly financial services, insurance, or manufacturing.

The GFT Recruitment Journey

Our hiring process is designed to assess both technical capability and cultural fit for our collaborative, client-driven environment.

1. Online Application: Submit your CV/resume via the GFT careers portal. Tailor your application to highlight relevant technologies, projects, and domain experience.

2. Recruiter Screening: An initial conversation to discuss your experience, career goals, and the specifics of the role, including location and client context.

3. Technical Assessment: A crucial step involving coding tests, architectural case studies, or technical deep-dive interviews with senior engineers or architects.

4. Interview Rounds: Typically includes meetings with a Delivery Manager or Practice Lead and potentially a client-facing consultant. Focus on project experience, problem-solving, and soft skills.

5. Final Discussion: Often with a senior leader or HR to discuss career development, company culture, and final terms.

6. Offer & Onboarding: A formal offer is extended. Our onboarding integrates you into GFT’s methodologies, introduces you to your community of practice, and prepares you for client engagement.

How to Apply for Global Technology Roles

Ready to engineer what’s next with a global digital transformation leader?

To explore all current opportunities across our five target countries and submit your application, visit our official careers website: https://www.gft.com/int/en/careers

Important Application Guidance for International Candidates:

• Right to Work: We embrace a globally diverse workforce. However, you must verify your existing legal right to work in the specific country of the position you are applying for (Brazil, Canada, France, UK, or USA). GFT’s ability to sponsor work visas varies by role and country and will be specified in the job description.

• Target Your Search: Use the location filters on our careers site to find roles in cities like São Paulo, Toronto, Paris, London, or New York.

• Optimize Your Technical CV:

  • Structure your CV to clearly list Technologies & Tools, Certifications, and Project Experience.

  • For each project or role, describe the context (e.g., “For a Tier-1 UK Bank”), your actions (e.g., “Developed a microservices API using Spring Boot”), and the outcome (e.g., “Reducing transaction processing time by 40%”).

  • Include links to your GitHub, GitLab, or professional portfolio if applicable.

• Prepare for Technical Interviews: Be ready to discuss your hands-on experience in detail, solve live coding problems, and articulate your approach to system design and architecture.