Lead Solution Architect

AWE; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Edinburgh seeks a talented Lead Solution Architect. You'll manage a team, influence architectural consultancy efforts, and design innovative solutions for the organization's technical landscape. This role offers an opportunity to lead impactful projects and contribute to a diverse team striving for excellence.

Benefits

A non-contributory pension between 8%-12%

Discretionary bonus

36 days leave per year

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced parental leave

Retail discount vouchers

Cycle2work scheme

Subsidised restaurant

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams, ideally comprising of Solution Architects.
• Prior experience within a Financial Services organisation.
• Strong relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of Solution Architects.
• Develop comprehensive solution architectures considering various perspectives.
• Maintain knowledge of architectural standards and best practices.

Skills

Team Leadership

Architectural Analysis

Solution Architecture

Technical Expertise

Relationship Management

Problem-Solving

Knowledge of Financial Services

AWS Services Familiarity

Job description

Lead Solution Architect

Permanent

Location:Edinburgh, Witham or Peterborough (We believe in the power of in-person collaboration, and our hybrid model requires colleagues to be in the office a minimum of 40% of their time)

Salary: A competitive salary from £76,720 - £115,080, depending on the experience you can bring

Closing date: 15th July 2025

We're Aegon. We're a company of ambitious, collaborative problem-solvers who get things done - we're looking for like-minded people to join us.

We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter: Pensions, Savings, Investments. At Aegon, we strive in creating a diverse organisation that plays a meaningful role in driving greater equity, inclusion and belonging.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We have a great opportunity for a talented Lead Solution Architect to join our dynamic Technology function!

As a Lead Solution Architect, you will manage a small team of Solution Architects and play a pivotal role in shaping our technical landscape. This is your chance to lead architectural consultancy efforts, design innovative solutions, and help create an effective, efficient and sustainable architecture for Aegon UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership - Acting as an escalation point for your team, ensuring delivery, and quickly resolving any architecture-related questions they have.
• Architectural Analysis - Collaborate with senior business and IT colleagues and conduct investigative analysis to find effective business solutions.
• Solution Architecture - Develop comprehensive solution architectures considering various perspectives (business, technical, data, security, cost, etc.). Produce detailed component specifications and logical designs. Support implementation of solutions.
• Design and Delivery - Oversee technical and solution design activities ensuring adherence to relevant standards.
• Technical Expertise - Maintain broad architectural knowledge through continuous learning and stay updated on industry best practices and developments. Provide advice and promote knowledge transfer to colleagues.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience leading technical teams, ideally comprising of Solution Architects.
• Prior experience within a Financial Services organisation with a comprehensive understanding of wealth management platforms.
• Proven experience in providing expert technical advice and consultancy to business and IT representatives, aligned with strategic portfolio demands.
• Strong relationship management skills, capable of engaging senior stakeholders and building confidence in technical delivery capabilities.
• A deep understanding of the business impact and benefits of projects within a change and transformation environment.
• A systematic approach to problem-solving, with a solid grasp of the software engineering life cycle and effective information systems implementation.
• Extensive knowledge of information systems and solutions within Financial Services.
• Familiarity with AWS services and architecture best practice.

What's in it for you?

• A non-contributory pension between 8%-12%
• A discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance
• 36 days leave per year (including bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time)

We also offer private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave and a variety of lifestyle benefits to help our employees live their best lives, including retail discount vouchers, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments.

We're looking for talented individuals who are ready to make a real impact. If you're excited about new challenges and want to work with a team that values your skills, apply today!

The legal bits

We'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references.