We are seeking a high-calibre EUC Solutions Architect (Slack & Google Workspace) to join a major, multi-year transformation programme for a Tier-1 Global Bank. This role is at the heart of a strategic modernisation initiative, focusing on collaboration tool resilience and complex carve-out/separation scenarios.
As the Lead for the collaboration ecosystem, you will sit at the intersection of technology strategy and programme delivery, ensuring the bank maintains a secure, compliant, and scalable posture while transitioning platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Architectural Governance: Serve as the Lead Solutions Architect for all matters related to Google Workspace, Slack Enterprise Grid, and associated integration ecosystems (Identity, Security, Messaging).
- Solution Design: Define future-state collaboration architectures aligned to transformation objectives and enterprise banking standards.
- Discovery & Analysis: Lead technical workshops with CISO, Engineering, and Risk partners to translate business requirements into robust architectural artefacts.
- Integration Patterns: Design complex integration patterns between Slack, Google, and core banking systems (IAM, DLP, Monitoring, and Workflow automation).
- Carve-out Strategy: Provide hands-on guidance for Slack Enterprise Grid configurations and Google sharing controls specifically for divestiture and separation activities.
Essential Experience & Technical Stack
- EUC / Collaboration Architecture: Proven track record of designing and governing large-scale workplace solutions within highly regulated environments (Banking/FS).
- Slack Enterprise Grid: Deep expertise in EKM (Enterprise Key Management), user provisioning, DLP, eDiscovery, and retention compliance.
- Google Workspace: Comprehensive knowledge of Gmail, Drive, Shared Drives, and Admin Console governance.
- Security & Identity: Strong understanding of SAML/OAuth, event frameworks, and API-based automation.
- Programme Experience: Experience working on ‘Carve-outs’ or complex platform migrations is essential.
Desirable Qualifications
- Slack Certified Admin or Consultant.
- Google Workspace Admin or Technology certifications.
- Architectural Frameworks (TOGAF / Zachman).
- Experience with the wider ecosystem (Atlassian, O365, etc.).