Solution Architect

Description:

Solution Architect

Tech-Agnostic Mindset: A forward-thinking approach that looks beyond a specific technology stack or cloud provider, prioritising the right tool for the requirement

Regulated Industry Background: Experience navigating highly regulated environments (Financial Services is preferred, but not required).

Communication Masters: Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.

Agile Mindset: Practical experience working in Agile environments and familiarity with Jira for tracking and delivery is beneficial.

Framework Familiarity: Familiar with TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture methodologies.

Mobility: Comfortable working from the Glasgow office 2 days per week.

Job responsibilities

End-to-End Ownership: Design, document, and own complex solution architectures within your chosen Tribe from inception to delivery.

Cross-Tribe & Stakeholder Communication: Act as the ultimate bridge. You must be able to translate complex technical concepts and navigate conversations across different Tribes and business stakeholders to get answers, drive alignment, and secure buy-in.

Agile Delivery: Work seamlessly within an Agile framework, collaborating daily with product owners and engineering teams to unblock dependencies.

Architecture Governance: Ensure all solutions adhere to company standards and industry best practices; familiarity with TOGAF or similar methodologies is advantageous.

What we offer

Our goal is to build an inclusive positive culture where everyone can feel comfortable being themselves, empowering people to create their own high standards and therefore more value. We work together to promote fairness while recognising, valuing and embracing differences – providing a transparent support structure and generous training budget to help our people develop skills to progress their career. Our region supports a hybrid model that can flex across a wide spectrum of working options determined by business, customer and individual needs.

You'll benefit from a comprehensive health and wellness plan, private healthcare (clinical and mental wellbeing), discounted gym memberships, and in office yoga sessions and massages. We offer a fantastic benefits package including a competitive pension scheme and recognition schemes through bonus/reward initiatives. Colleagues are entitled to an annual volunteering day – so you can take time to support a cause close to your heart. We also love to stay social with trips to the zoo, quiz nights, sports events, theatre trips and much more.