Lead Integration and Cloud Solution Architect

Vanquis; Bradford (IA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hybrid Working

Up to 10% Pension Contribution

25–30 Days Annual Leave

Learning & Wellbeing

Job summary

Vanquis is seeking a Lead Integration and Cloud Solution Architect to steer the design of major cross-domain solutions and define reusable integration and cloud patterns. You'll guide teams toward secure, resilient and scalable outcomes, influence architecture strategy and shape the next chapter of our cloud and integration journey across the technology estate.

Collaborating with enterprise architects, product owners and engineers, you’ll ensure designs meet security, regulatory and performance

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Solution Architect, Integration Architect or Cloud Architect in enterprise-scale environments.
• A proven track record of delivering large-scale integration and complex end-to-end business and technology solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of major, cross-domain end-to-end solutions.
• Shape high-level architecture with architects, product owners, technical leads and business analysts.
• Define and promote reusable API, integration and cloud patterns.
• Ensure designs meet functional, non-functional, regulatory and security requirements.
• Identify and upscale proposed deviations from target architecture.
• Coach, mentor and share knowledge across architecture and engineering teams.
• Architectures align with governance and best practices.
• Drive solutions that reduce duplication and enable secure, resilient delivery.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Integration Architecture

Cloud Architecture

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

API-led Connectivity

REST/SOAP/GraphQL

Azure & AWS

CI/CD / DevOps

Security & Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Tools

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

Kubernetes

Job description

Shape the integration and cloud architecture powering the next chapter of Vanquis

We’ve invested heavily in modernising our technology landscape and strengthening our cloud foundations. The next opportunity is to create scalable, secure integration patterns that simplify our estate and accelerate delivery.

As a Lead Integration and Cloud Solution Architect, you’ll lead the design of major cross-domain solutions, define reusable integration and cloud patterns, and guide teams towards secure, resilient and scalable outcomes. You’ll make a visible impact, influence architecture strategy and help shape what comes next.

There’s More to the Story

This role is just one part of a much bigger transformation. Explore our Technology & Change careers page to meet the teams, discover our technology journey and see how you can help share what’s next.

How you’ll make an impact

You’ll...

Lead the design of major, cross-domain end-to-end solutions

Shape high-level architecture with architects, product owners, technical leads and business analysts

Define and promote reusable API, integration and cloud patterns

Ensure designs meet functional, non-functional, regulatory and security requirements

Identify and upscale proposed deviations from target architecture

Coach, mentor and share knowledge across architecture and engineering teams

So that...

Business and technology change is supported by scalable designs that meet present and future needs

Requirements are translated into clear, consistent and deliverable solution designs

Duplication is reduced and teams can deliver secure, resilient solutions more efficiently

Solutions align with architecture strategy, governance and industry best practice

Architecture risks are visible, governed and resolved through the right forums

Capability grows and standards are applied consistently across the technology estate

Why this role matters

Technology & Change is a strategic priority for Vanquis. This role sits at the heart of our transformation, creating a sustainable integration architecture, enabling cloud change and reducing complexity across the technology estate. Your work will support faster delivery, stronger compliance and better customer and colleague experiences.

You’ll work closely with enterprise and domain architects, product owners, technical leads, business analysts, engineering teams, platform specialists and operational teams, seeing how your work contributes to meaningful outcomes.

Our Architecture approach

Reusable by design

We create shared patterns and APIs that reduce duplication and accelerate delivery.

Secure and compliant

Security, resilience and regulatory requirements are built into every design.

Collaborative ownership

Architecture, engineering, product and operations work together from discovery through support.

Governed with purpose

Standards guide decisions and deviations are made visible through the right forums.

Continuous learning

We coach, mentor and share knowledge to strengthen architecture and engineering capability.

Technology stack

Cloud Platforms

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

Microsoft Azure and AWS

REST, SOAP and GraphQL

Event-driven architecture

Containers and Kubernetes concepts

Engineering & Automation

API-led connectivity and reusable integration patterns

Hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud architecture

OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT and Mutual TLS

Monitoring, observability and operational support models

CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Essential Experience

Significant experience as a Solution Architect, Integration Architect or Cloud Architect in enterprise-scale environments.

A proven track record of delivering large-scale integration and complex end-to-end business and technology solutions.

Deep expertise in MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, API-led connectivity, REST, SOAP, GraphQL and event-driven architecture.

Strong Microsoft Azure and AWS architecture experience across hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud environments.

Strong knowledge of API security, cloud networking, identity, resilience, observability, CI/CD and DevOps practices.

Confident stakeholder management, influencing, communication and mentoring skills, with experience working within architecture governance frameworks.

Useful, but not essential

TOGAF, MuleSoft Certified Integration Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional certification.

Experience in banking or financial services.

Knowledge of Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, Data Cloud, Experience Cloud, MuleSoft Composer, Salesforce integrations or Snowflake.

Career development

As Vanquis continues to strengthen its integration and cloud capability, you’ll have opportunities to deepen your expertise, influence architecture standards, lead improvement initiatives and grow through specialist or leadership pathways.

Why Vanquis?

Benefits & Culture

Award-Winning Employer

Great Place to Work Certified

• Financial Times Best Employers 2025 & 2026
• Armed Forces Friendly Employer, Bronze. Flexible Hybrid Working A balanced approach to office and home working. Inclusive Culture A workplace where colleagues are supported, respected and encouraged to be themselves. Up to 10% Pension Contribution Helping you plan and prepare for the future 25–30 Days Annual Leave Time away to rest, reset and recharge. Learning & Wellbeing LinkedIn Learning Access to learning resources to support your growth and development. Two Volunteering Days Paid time to support causes that matter to you. Enhanced Family Leave Supporting colleagues through important life moments. Paid Birthday Leave An extra day off to celebrate you. Career Development Opportunities Support to build skills, grow your career and shape what comes next.