Solutions Architect

London & Country Mortgages; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fee-free mortgage broker in the UK is seeking a Solutions Architect to drive technology transformation. This hybrid role requires a proactive individual with strong IT engineering and cloud expertise to develop technical strategies and solutions. Join a supportive team that values growth and offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Birthday off

Employee support programmes

Comprehensive benefits hub via Perkbox

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing IT projects and meeting deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of cloud governance and technology risk.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between business and technology needs.
• Conduct assessments to identify technical risks.
• Communicate solution designs to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Cloud Engineering

IT Engineering

Problem Solving

Education

IT Engineering Degree

Tools

Cloud Design

IAC

Job description

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Location – Hybrid working. Mostly remote but visits to our Bath office will be necessary

Fun, rewarding and with the opportunity to develop and grow your career. That’s life with L&C Mortgages, the UK’s leading fee free mortgage broker with over 160 awards to its name.

Join us and you’ll be part of a business that takes your progress seriously and wants you to enjoy being part of the L&C family. From ‘The Extra Mile’ colleague nominations – recognising those who go above and beyond, to in depth employee assistance and support programmes, comprehensive benefits hub via Perkbox, your birthday off and much more. This is a place that really wants to give back on the effort you put in.

Right now, we’re looking to recruit a Solution Architect. This is an exciting and equally critical role as we embark on our ambitious modernisation and transformation journey, and we’re looking for a forward thinking, motivated and proactive individual to help propel our Technology growth.

The role

This is a vital role in the transformation of our current technology across L&C, you will play a key part in bridging the gap between business and technology needs, identifying opportunities for improvement through evaluation of processes and producing technical solutions that align with business requirements. You will have responsibility for various architecture projects and programmes, assisting in developing technical strategy, and evaluation and oversight of appropriate engineering resources and technologies to deliver suitable solutions in a timely and cost effective manner. You will need to be able to conduct assessments, in order to identify and address any potential technical risks which may hinder progress.

You’ll also work closely with the Technology Team and Senior Stakeholders across the business, communicating solution designs, technical decisions and project progress, to both a technical and non technical audience. You’ll take ownership of arising problems through to resolution, delivering prompt results and showcasing a professional representation of the Technology Department.

L&C is authorised and regulated by the FCA and is classified as an Enhanced Firm under the Senior Manager’s and Certification Regime (SM&CR). This role is subject to the 6 FCA Conduct rules and you will be expected to adhere to them at all times. (See below). Any confirmed breaches of the Conduct Rules will be reported to the FCA annually. Should you apply for a Certified role in another financial services firm then L&C may be required to disclose this information in a Regulatory Reference request.

• You must act with integrity
• You must act with due care, skill, and diligence
• You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators
• You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
• You must observe proper standards of market conduct
• You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

About you

We’re looking for a seasoned IT Engineer or Architect, with ample demonstrable knowledge and experience with overseeing projects, working to timescales and ensuring deadlines are met. You’ll need robust knowledge on all aspects of IT engineering, cloud engineering and system integration, with ample understanding of IAC and Cloud Design. As we embark on our transformation journey, we need individuals who are highly resourceful and have an excellent judgement ability and analytical skills, who are able to make important decisions based on business requirements and current problems, translating them into solutions. You’ll need to be clued up on cloud governance and best practices, with a sound understanding of technology risk, ensuring all solutions are suitable, secure and compliant with security practices and data regulations, with a proactive approach to taking remedial action when needed.

Additionally you’ll be equipped with excellent written and verbal skills, able to communicate and work effectively across all levels of the Technology Team and wider business stakeholders, including those within a non technical audience, able to provide comprehensive support and updates on projects.

You’ll be a keen learner, with an eagerness to remain up to date and informed on the latest technologies, trends and best practices within the field, with a focus on continuous self improvement to further your own, and in turn the companies, success.

Working at L&C means being part of an environment of respect and equality. We’re entering an exciting period and it’s a great time to join us. We’re already the UK’s No.1 online mortgage broker but we don’t want to stop there.

As an employee of L&C, you’ll get:

• A starting holiday entitlement of 25 days
• The challenges and opportunities that make us develop professionally & personally
• Being part of a respectful working environment
• Having a day off on your birthday and if you move house
• Comprehensive benefits and employee support programmes

At London & Country Mortgages, we are committed to fostering a recruitment and selection process that is inherently diverse and inclusive. We believe in the strength that comes from a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively seek to create an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel welcome and valued. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is not just a goal; it is a fundamental part of our organisational culture, driving us to continuously enhance our practices to ensure that every candidate has an equal opportunity to contribute and thrive within our community.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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