Solution Architect

AXA UK; Redhill; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in the UK is seeking a Solution Architect to define and deliver solution architecture for strategic projects. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders and allows for flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. The ideal candidate will possess extensive IT experience and strong problem-solving skills, and the position offers a competitive salary up to £81,000 based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £81,000

Annual performance-based bonus

Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)

Life assurance (up to 10x salary)

Private health cover

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave

Wellbeing resources and services

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy or technical design roles.
• Ability to align IT and business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Delivering end-to-end solution architecture.
• Designing project solutions aligned with customer strategies.
• Managing stakeholder expectations.
• Communicating solution designs and financial estimates.
• Researching market trends and conducting POC testing.
• Providing guidance on new technology implementations.

Skills

IT experience in a large commercial organization

Deep understanding of non-functional requirements

Strong problem-solving and influencing skills

Good knowledge of technology options and vendors

Experience in collaboration and re-use of solutions

Understanding of systems life cycles and methodologies

Experience on large-scale projects and programs

Strong commercial and business acumen

Job description

Description

We're looking for a Solution Architect to join us.

Reporting into the Head of Solution Architecture, you'll define, design, oversee, and deliver the solution architecture for implementing new systems and modifying existing ones for NextGen COO strategic projects. You'll stay updated with external environment changes to proactively contribute to the development and governance of IT strategy in solution architecture (including application, integration, data/information, cloud/infrastructure, and security) and related development tools.

At AXA, we promote flexible working arrangements, allowing you to balance home and office work to suit your team and customer needs. You will work at least two days a week (40%) remotely, increasing to three days (60%) by the end of 2025. Remote work includes attending our offices, visiting clients, or industry events.

We are open to discussing flexible working options with candidates.

What you'll be doing:

• Delivering end-to-end solution architecture, including application, integration, data/information, cloud/infrastructure, and security, collaborating with functional, technical, enterprise architects, CIO disciplines, and business stakeholders.
• Designing project solutions aligned with customer and IT strategies to meet needs.
• Managing stakeholder expectations to ensure alignment with architecture and roadmaps.
• Communicating solution designs, options, risks, and financial estimates to stakeholders.
• Researching market trends, identifying new solutions, conducting POC testing, and reporting results to ensure competitiveness.
• Providing guidance on implementing new technology solutions and managing associated risks, including cost estimation.

We may close this advert early due to application volume, so we encourage interested candidates to apply promptly.

What you'll bring:

• IT experience in a large commercial organization, in consultancy or technical design roles.
• Deep understanding of non-functional requirements and operational/service delivery characteristics.
• Strong problem-solving and influencing skills.
• Good knowledge of technology options and vendors.
• Experience in collaboration and re-use of solutions in global organizations.
• Comprehensive understanding of systems life cycles, methodologies, and integration.
• Experience working on large-scale projects and programs.
• Strong commercial and business acumen, with the ability to align IT and business strategies.

Applicants must be eligible and authorized to work in the UK.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary up to £81,000, depending on experience.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions).
• Life assurance (up to 10x salary).
• Private health cover.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days leave.
• Wellbeing resources and services.
• Employee discounts.

To apply, click 'apply for this job' and submit your CV. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and support applicants with disabilities through our Accessibility Concierge. For assistance, email [e-mail].

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Who we are:

AXA UK Support Functions provide infrastructure, support, and expertise to AXA's customer-facing units, ensuring excellent service. We support all levels of experience and qualifications, fostering growth and development.