UI Architect

UI ArchitectGlobal Financial Services / Payments ClientLocation: London - 2 days per week Rate: £550-£570 per dayContract: 6 months initialIR35 Status: Outside IR35Role OverviewWe are supporting a global financial services organisation operating in cross-border payments and emerging markets as they continue a large-scale technology transformation.They are looking for an experienced UI Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, modern front-end platforms aligned to a microservices architecture. This is a hands-on architecture role with responsibility for defining standards, driving best practice and shaping the frontend ecosystem across multiple products.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and own frontend architecture across a microservices-based platformDesign scalable UI solutions aligned to API-first backend servicesEstablish reusable components, UI standards and enterprise design systemsDefine integration approaches with RESTful and event-driven servicesEnsure performance, security, and responsiveness across web applicationsEmbed CI/CD, testing, and DevOps best practices within frontend teamsSupport containerised deployments using Docker and KubernetesMentor engineers and provide technical leadership across UI developmentDrive adoption of AI-assisted development approaches including prompt engineering and tools such as CopilotCollaborate with product, UX, backend and DevOps teams across the full delivery lifecycleRequired ExperienceStrong experience in UI or Frontend ..... full job details .....