Senior Solution Architect — Hybrid AI Platform Lead

Lloyds Banking Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Scotland is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to shape solution architectures that drive strategic outcomes. This role involves working closely with engineering teams to ensure robust, scalable solutions and mentoring staff. Candidates should have significant engineering experience and strong collaboration skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and an attractive benefits package including a pension and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution up to 15%

Performance-related bonus

Share schemes including free shares

Discounted shopping benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of technical delivery and design principles.
• Experience in transforming monolithic applications.
• Experience in leading small to medium-sized teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver solution architecture across platforms and labs.
• Lead complex design initiatives ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and engineering teams.
• Champion best practices in compliance and quality assurance.
• Mentor and coach teams to foster technical excellence.

Skills

Hands-on engineering experience

Story-telling skills

Architecting modern ecosystems

Relationship and collaborator skills

Defining engineering standards

Leadership and coaching abilities

Job description

A leading financial institution in Scotland is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to shape solution architectures that drive strategic outcomes. This role involves working closely with engineering teams to ensure robust, scalable solutions and mentoring staff. Candidates should have significant engineering experience and strong collaboration skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and an attractive benefits package including a pension and performance bonuses.