Hybrid AI‑Driven Solution Architect (Leeds/ Halifax)

Lloyds Banking Group; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A major banking institution in the UK is seeking a motivated Solution Architect. In this hybrid role, you will design and deliver solutions for the People Platform, leading across a diverse tech landscape, including SaaS and AI-driven tools. You will engage closely with various teams to establish solid architectural standards and relationships. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and hands-on cloud platform experience and will advocate for innovative AI capabilities to enhance colleague experience, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution up to 15%

Annual performance-related bonus

Share schemes

30 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Ability to clearly articulate issues and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Experience assessing software and infrastructure risks.
• Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Define and document solution designs and architectural decisions.
• Establish a baseline for effective technology applications.
• Champion innovation through AI-driven opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cloud platforms (GCP, Azure)

AI capabilities integration

Collaboration with Jira and Confluence

Job description

A major banking institution in the UK is seeking a motivated Solution Architect. In this hybrid role, you will design and deliver solutions for the People Platform, leading across a diverse tech landscape, including SaaS and AI-driven tools. You will engage closely with various teams to establish solid architectural standards and relationships. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and hands-on cloud platform experience and will advocate for innovative AI capabilities to enhance colleague experience, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.