Solution Architect

Hastings Direct; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Flexible hybrid working

27 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Job summary

Hastings Direct is seeking a Solution Architect to define cross-system solutions, shaping roadmaps, and applying cloud capabilities across a broad technology landscape. You will work with business and technical stakeholders to drive architecture across initiatives, ensuring secure, scalable designs.

The role supports hybrid working from Bexhill, with a competitive salary, car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package. Excellent communication and microservices experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering architecture across multiple systems and initiatives.
• Proven skills with cloud native technologies and cloud APIs.
• Strong communication with business and technical stakeholders throughout the Change lifecycle.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Solution Architecture

Cloud native technologies

Microservices

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

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, but we know there’s even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you’re now 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.

Hybrid working available from our Bexhill location.

Job Details

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.

Skills we would love you to have

• Demonstrable experience of Solution Architecture in one or more of the following skills and knowledge areas.
• Solution Architecture patterns and principals
• Cloud native technologies, utilising cloud functionality or migrating applications to cloud APIs, design and consumption
• Microservices, creating new or transforming applications with microservices architecture
• Exceptional communication skills as you will be working with business and technical stakeholders.

What we offer

• Reward Salary – Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance (pay reviews also completed each year)
• Flexible Working – We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.
• Competitive Bonus Scheme- All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings’ performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.
• Physical Wellbeing – as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI) This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen.
• Financial Wellbeing – As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes – discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support.
• Mental Wellbeing programme – At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that’s why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own, in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs
• There’s more! – 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more

Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we’ll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve. We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart.

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status.

Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks. At Hastings Direct, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

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Would you like to learn more about how we value diversity and inclusion at Hastings Direct and what our rewards and benefits package looks like? Are you interested in how we engage with and support our local communities and the wonderful wellbeing programme you will have access to?