Head of Core Banking
Description
Head of Core Banking
Public Sector Client
6-month contract
£900 / day Umbrella
London
Looking for a candidate to serve as the internal SME for core banking systems, with a strong focus on Sopra Banking Software (SBS/SOPRA).
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead technical and architectural direction for core banking (SBS/SOPRA)
- Provide governance, challenge suppliers, and ensure high-quality delivery
- Support large-scale integrations, migrations, and legacy transformation
- Drive cloud-native (AWS) and event-driven architecture adoption
- Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, delivery teams, and system integrators
Key Requirements:
- 10+ years' experience in core banking architecture or engineering
- Strong hands-on expertise with SBS/SOPRA
- Proven experience in large-scale implementations and integrations
- Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence at senior level
- Experience with cloud (AWS), digital banking, and modern architectures
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Skills
AWSEvent-Driven
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