Solution Architect

Aviva; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Aviva as a Solution Architect to craft innovative IT solutions that propel change projects forward. This role involves designing secure and efficient architectures while collaborating within a vibrant team to enhance organizational value. You'll be pivotal in defining technical priorities and driving successful project outcomes.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year

Parental and carer’s leave

Flexible benefits including sustainability options

3 paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support and tools

Qualifications

• Proven experience in solution architecture.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies.
• Ability to apply innovative technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative, secure, and service-oriented solutions.
• Collaborate within a dynamic team focused on applications and integration.
• Define roadmaps and set technical priorities.

Skills

Solution architecture

Agile delivery methods

System integration

Cloud technologies

Enterprise architecture

Communication

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Financial awareness

Job description

Solution Architect – Salary up to £65,900

This job is suitable for individuals who are passionate about solution architecture and thrive in a vibrant, diverse, and collaborative environment.

Aviva values inclusivity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you are excited about the role but unsure if you meet every requirement, you are still encouraged to apply.

A bit about the job:

Join Aviva as a Solution Architect and be at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge IT solutions that drive our change projects forward!

You will:

• Design innovative, secure, and service-oriented solutions that meet our customers' needs.

• Collaborate within a dynamic team focused on applications and integration, ensuring seamless project execution.

• Contribute to our global architecture practice, enhancing processes and driving value across the organization.

• Your role will be pivotal in defining roadmaps, setting technical priorities, and ensuring successful project outcomes.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in solution architecture, Agile delivery methods, and system integration.

• Strong understanding of cloud technologies and enterprise architecture.

• Ability to apply innovative technology solutions to modern challenges (e.g., big/event-driven data, GenAI).

• Financial awareness to support cost-benefit analysis and inform design decisions.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for continuous improvement.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Salary up to £65,900 (depending on skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.

• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.

• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days

• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts

• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme

• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave

• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work

• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others

• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you.