Platform Solutions Architect – Hybrid & Transformation

lloyds banking group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial services group is looking for a Solution Architect to design and communicate essential technology solutions. You'll play a pivotal role in transforming investment services, working in a hybrid model that requires time in the office. Candidates should have proven experience as a Solution Architect, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to develop transformation roadmaps. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and promotes an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution of up to 15%

Annual performance-related bonus

Share schemes including free shares

Discounted shopping

30 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in complex environments.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with third-party suppliers.
• Ability to map current and future states and develop transformation roadmaps.
• Experience collaborating with engineering and testing teams.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with third‑party suppliers, managing relationships.
• Collaborate with Technical Applications Specialists and Quality Engineers.
• Conduct impact analysis and ensure dependencies are in place.
• Develop and maintain architectural roadmaps.
• Map out current systems and design future‑state solutions.

Skills

Proven experience as a Solution Architect in complex environments

Strong stakeholder management skills

Ability to map current and future states

Experience collaborating with engineering and testing teams

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Job description

A major financial services group is looking for a Solution Architect to design and communicate essential technology solutions. You'll play a pivotal role in transforming investment services, working in a hybrid model that requires time in the office. Candidates should have proven experience as a Solution Architect, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to develop transformation roadmaps. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and promotes an inclusive workplace culture.