Technical Consultant Job at GBST (London)

Technical Consultant

GBST

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

We’re looking for a Technical Consultant to play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality, fit‑for‑purpose solutions across one major client engagement or a portfolio of client projects within our UK Technical Consultancy team. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of shaping and delivering technical solutions that integrate GBST’s wealth management platform into our clients’ operating environments. Working with cloud‑based, microservices‑driven technology, you’ll partner closely with clients and internal teams to design, validate, and deliver robust architectures that support business outcomes and long‑term scalability. You’ll act as a trusted technical advisor to our clients, providing leadership across solution design, integration architecture, and delivery, while contributing to the continuous improvement of GBST products and practices. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys combining deep technical expertise with client engagement, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking to help drive the future of wealth technology. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term opportunity based in London.

Job Responsibility:

Provide technical leadership across one major client engagement or multiple client projects, ensuring consistent, high‑quality solution design and delivery
Help define end‑to‑end solution and integration architectures, aligning client requirements with GBST’s enterprise and product architecture
Work closely with clients, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and Technical Architects to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
Secure stakeholder agreement on solution designs, presenting options and recommendations where appropriate
Deliver expert consultancy on GBST products, helping clients understand how platform capabilities can best support their business and technical objectives
Identify gaps between client requirements and existing product capabilities, recommending solutions, enhancements, or architectural approaches
Promote best practices and contribute to consistent, high‑quality technical delivery across the team

Requirements:

Extensive experience across the full software development lifecycle, with strong exposure to Agile delivery methodologies
Strong background designing and delivering complex, multi‑tier web applications and integration solutions
Deep technical expertise in Java‑based enterprise systems (e.g. Java, J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, REST/SOAP services)
Experience working with modern JavaScript frameworks and single‑page applications (such as React, Ember, Angular or similar)
Solid understanding of cloud‑based SaaS architectures, ideally within AWS environments, including scalability, security, and integration considerations
Experience with microservices, containerisation, and messaging technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, RabbitMQ or similar)
Ability to produce clear, high‑quality technical design documentation that can be understood by both clients and internal engineering teams
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
Proven ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders, managing expectations and building trusted relationships
Experience working in client‑facing roles within financial services, wealth management, or similarly complex regulated environments

What we offer:

Private Health Insurance including Dental and Optical Cover
Non-contributory Pension Scheme
Salary Sacrifice –Car Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Additional Pension
Flexible working arrangements
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
LinkedIn Learning
GBST U-Day - an extra day of leave per year
Discounted private health insurance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 13, 2026

Expiration:
March 31, 2026

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