EndDateSunday 05 January 2025SalaryRange£86,964 -£102,310We support flexible working – click here formore information on flexible workingoptionsFlexibleWorking OptionsHybrid WorkingJob DescriptionSummary.JobDescriptionJOBTITLE:Solution ArchitectSALARY:£86,964 -£102,310LOCATION:LeedsHOURS: FulltimeWORKING PATTERN: Our workstyle is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days perweek, or 40% of our time, in our Leedsoffice.Aboutthis opportunity:We are seeking atalented Solution Architect to join our innovative Stockbroking labwithin the Insurance, Pensions, and Investments division.
In thisrole, you will have the unique opportunity to shape the future ofonline trading by designing and implementing a streamlined,customer and colleague-focused platform that will redefine how ourcustomers invest.
You will work closely with cross-functional teamsto deliver cutting-edge solutions that enhance our digital presenceand improve customerengagement.What youlldo…Design and develop scalable,robust, and secure architecture solutions for the enhancedstockbroking platform.Collaborate with ProductOwners, Platform Leads, Enterprise Architects, and Engineers tocreate and maintain the architectural runway for our platformteams.Partner with Enterprise Architecture andservice providers to elaborate on solutions, validate technologyassumptions, and evaluate implementationalternatives.Ensure alignment of architecturalsolutions with business goals and technologystrategy.Provide technical leadership andguidance to development teams throughout the projectlifecycle.Conduct architectural reviews andensure adherence to best practices andstandards.Identify and mitigate technicalrisks and issuesStay updated with emergingtechnologies and industry trends to driveinnovation.AboutusLike the modern Britain we serve,we're evolving.
Investing billions in our people, data and tech totransform the way we meet the ever-changing needs of our 26 millioncustomers.
We're growing with purpose.
Join us on our journey andyou will too…Whatyou'll need experiencein:Designing andimplementing complex, large-scale architecturesolutions.Common enterprise integrationpatternsWorking with cloud platforms (GCPpreferred)Microservices, event-basedarchitecture and API design.Agilemethodologies and DevOps practices.Designingto meet complex security principles andpractices.Excellent communication andstakeholder management skillsContainerisationand orchestration tools e.g.
Docker, KubernetesetcWorking in a regulated environment anddesigning to meet compliancerequirements.And the followingexperience would be reallyuseful:Domain driven designprinciples and patternDelivering softwaresolutions in financial services (particularly trading/investmentsor wealth)Delivering large scale datamigrations (500k+ customers)Enterprisearchitecture frameworks e.g.TOGAF.Aboutworking for us:Our focus is to ensurewere inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflectsmodern society and celebrates diversity in all itsforms.We want our people to feel that theybelong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity orculture.We were one of the first majororganisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create amenopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancerinitiative.And it's why we especially welcomeapplications from under-represented groups.We'redisability confident.
So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments tobe made to our recruitment processes, just let usknow.We also offer awide-ranging benefits package, whichincludes:A generous pensioncontribution of up to 15%An annual bonusaward, subject to Group performanceShareschemes including free sharesBenefits you canadapt to your lifestyle, such as discountedshopping30 days' holiday, with bank holidayson topA range of wellbeing initiatives andgenerous parental leavepoliciesWant todo amazing work, that's interesting and makes a difference tomillions of people?
Join ourjourney.At Lloyds BankingGroup, were driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper.Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a differenceto customers, businesses and communities.
With us youll have a keyrole to play in shaping the financial services of the future,whilst the scale and reach of our Group means youll have manyopportunities to learn, grow anddevelop.We keep your data safe.
So,well only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitiveinformation once you have formally been invited along to aninterview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when werun our background checks.
Well always explain what we needand why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds BankingGroup person.
Were focused oncreating a values-led culture and are committed to building aworkforce which reflects the diversity of the customers andcommunities we serve.
Together we're building a truly inclusiveworkplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to makea real difference.