Solution Architect

Hastings Direct; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital insurance provider is looking for a Solution Architect to define cloud solutions, collaborate with stakeholders, and lead architecture activities. Ideal candidates should have experience in solution architecture, cloud-native technologies, and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and various wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

Attractive salary plus car allowance

Flexible working options

Competitive bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution match

Mental health support

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of Solution Architecture in cloud-native technologies.
• Ability to work effectively with business and technical stakeholders.
• Proficient in APIs, design, and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define solutions spanning multiple systems using cloud capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand opportunities and issues.
• Lead solution architecture activities across the Change lifecycle.

Skills

Solution Architecture patterns and principles

Cloud-native technologies

APIs and design

Microservices

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Welcome to Hastings Direct – From our Group HR Director Pam Angel. We’re a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We’ve made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We’re proud of the journey we’re on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues. We provide insurance for over three million customers, and we know there’s even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you’re reading this job advert means we’ve tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD – we really hope you like what you see, and you’ll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead. We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you are excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you’re not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.

Role summary

This is an exciting and pivotal role within our wider Solution Architecture team. You will be responsible for defining solutions spanning multiple systems utilising cloud capabilities, creating roadmaps and principles, and working across a broad range of technologies. The role of Solution Architect works alongside business and technical stakeholders to understand opportunities and issues. You will be leading and conducting solution architecture activities across the Change lifecycle in support of your assigned initiatives and respective domain areas.

Responsibilities

• Define solutions spanning multiple systems using cloud capabilities; create roadmaps and guiding principles; work across a broad range of technologies.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand opportunities and issues.
• Lead and conduct solution architecture activities across the Change lifecycle for assigned initiatives and domain areas.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of Solution Architecture in one or more of the following areas: solution architecture patterns and principles; cloud-native technologies; APIs and design; microservices and transforming applications with microservices architecture.
• Exceptional communication skills; ability to work with business and technical stakeholders.

What we offer

• Salary – Attractive salary based on experience plus car allowance (pay reviews each year).
• Flexible Working – Flexible and hybrid working; discuss in more detail with your recruiter.
• Competitive Bonus Scheme – All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, usually paid in March; the scheme is based on Hastings’ performance against our business goals and your personal performance.
• Physical Wellbeing – Hastings pay for private medical insurance (PMI) for Band 4 colleagues.
• Financial Wellbeing – 4x salary with life assurance and income protection at no extra cost; pension contribution match up to 10%; access to a broad package including discounts and cashback at retailers and on Hastings products, mortgage advice, and financial wellbeing support.
• Mental Wellbeing – Thrive mental health app, colleague assistance programme available 24/7, mental health first aiders, support groups, and a dedicated team to support wellbeing.
• Leave and lifestyle – 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to buy or sell one contracted week, health care cashback plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle to work and tech schemes, onsite facilities, and social events.
• 4Cs and Culture – Our 4Cs principles: focusing on the right culture and tools to deliver good outcomes for customers and communities.
• Inclusive environment – We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed; reasonable adjustments during recruitment are supported.

About Hastings Direct

Hastings Direct is a fast growing, agile, digitally focused general insurance provider serving over 4 million customers in the UK and employing over 4,600 colleagues. Our vision is to be the best and biggest digital insurance provider in the market. It\'s our attitude and the way we run our business that makes us different. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. It\'s a dynamic, flexible, fun and constantly changing environment. If you enjoyed the video and would like to learn more about #LifatHD, check out our colleague stories.