Solutions Architect

Lloyds Banking Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in the UK seeks a Solution Architect to enhance customer relationships through data-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will lead technical projects, collaborating closely with product and engineering teams. Responsibilities include designing enterprise-grade data architectures and ensuring alignment with business goals. Offering a hybrid work model and an impressive benefits package, this role promises growth in a supportive environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Annual bonus

Share schemes

Discounted shopping benefits

30 days' holiday

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of enterprise-grade Data/AI platforms.
• Proficient in data engineering with a strong project track record.
• Experience with hybrid and multi-cloud implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical approaches and translate business needs into solutions.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams.
• Implement effective data solutions to meet business requirements.

Skills

Enterprise grade Data/AI platforms

Data engineering and analytics

Cloud-native SaaS architecture

Data Modelling

Python/Java/Scala/Pyspark

API standards

Microservices and containerisation

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

JOB TITLE: Solution Architect

SALARY: £70,929 - £80,780

LOCATION: Bristol

HOURS: Full-time

WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at our Bristol office

About this opportunity

Personalised Experiences and Communications (PEC) is part of Consumer Relationships, supporting the Group's strategic goals by enhancing customer relationships across retail and commercial banking. PEC delivers personalised communications and experiences across all channels, using data, analytics, and technology to differentiate branded experiences and support paper‑free sustainability.

This role is for a Solution Architect within PEC. You'll lead technical approaches, translate business needs into solutions, and collaborate with product and engineering teams to build and improve software. You'll ensure quality and engineering procedures align with transformation goals.

The ideal candidate will bring broad technical expertise, a passion for engineering excellence, and a curious, adaptable mindset‑demonstrating positive influence and strong values.

Why Lloyds Banking Group

We're on an exciting journey and there couldn't be a better time to join us. The investments we're making in our people, data, and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive.

What you'll need:

• Deep understanding of building and/or running enterprise grade Data/ AI platforms. This includes data‑centric architecture principles like data Lakehouse, streaming architectures, data governance, Open Table Formats and AI‑driven platforms.
• Proficient in data engineering, data and analytics with a strong track record of successful projects and in‑depth knowledge of industry guidelines.
• Design and implement effective data solutions and models to meet business requirements and realise the Data Strategy.
• Expertise in cloud‑native, multi‑tenant SaaS architecture, using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and designing for cost efficiency
• Experience in developing data product strategies, with a strong inclination towards a product‑led approach in data solution architecture
• Experience with hybrid cloud and multi cloud implementations
• Experience with large scale data warehouse migrations to the cloud
• Strong experience of solution design, security & resilience patterns Strong experience of solution design, security & resilience patterns
• Strong knowledge of microservices, containerisation, cloud native and event‑driven design concepts
• Strong understanding of API standards, security and gateway patterns
• Strong understanding of data technologies - SQL/NoSQL, Big Data
• Experience in Data Modelling, along with good understanding of various modelling methodologies such as 3NF, Dimensional, and Data Vault, Data Warehousing/Analytic end‑to‑end architecture
• Working knowledge of two or more common Cloud ecosystems (AWS, GCP, Azure) with expertise in at least one preferably GCP
• Comfortable writing code in either Python/Java / Scala/Pyspark/ Terraform
• Ability to lead technical teams and facilitating discussions regarding technical / architectural trade‑offs, standard processes and risk mitigation.

And any experience of these would be really useful:

• Experience in regulated domains preferably Banking & Finance industry
• Experience working with customer decisioning and recommendation engines
• Experience working with marketing and digital campaign data
• Exposure to open‑source technologies and frameworks
• Experience in agile / iterative design working practices
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Come from an engineering background.

About working for us

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we're committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long‑term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.

We also offer a wide‑ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Want to do amazing work, that's interesting and makes a difference to millions of people? Join our journey.