Solution Architect

Were looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to join Legal & Generals Institutional Retirement division. This is a key role shaping end-to-end technology solutions across a high-profile portfolio of change including investment and finance transformation programmes.

Youll work at the intersection of business and technology helping modernise legacy platforms enable cloud adoption and support data-led decision-making. This is a highly collaborative role where youll engage with a broad range of stakeholders across L&G contributing to strategic initiatives and driving meaningful outcomes for customers.

What youll be doing:

• Defining end-to-end solution architectures across the LGIR portfolio aligning with strategy and enterprise standards
• Ensuring solutions are fit for purpose meet business requirements and deliver value within cost constraints
• Leading analysis of technology options including cost risk and gap analysis and producing proof of concepts where required
• Communicating solution designs and key decisions to stakeholders and governance forums including Design Authority
• Overseeing and driving solution development and implementation in partnership with delivery teams
• Assessing and selecting technology solutions with business procurement and service partners ensuring robust due diligence
• Collaborating across technology and business teams to align architectures reduce risk and support strategic outcomes
• Identifying and championing innovation and continuous improvement particularly in cloud data and modern technology capabilities

Who were looking for:

• TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification is desirable alongside a relevant degree or equivalent professional experience with ITIL certification considered advantageous
• Strong knowledge of architectural design patterns IT industry standards and governance frameworks
• Broad understanding of cloud and integration technologies including SaaS PaaS IaaS APIs SOA microservices open data and event-driven architectures
• Experience with cloud data platforms ideally Snowflake or similar technologies
• Knowledge of financial services domains such as investments and finance systems actuarial systems or pensions
• Experience working within regulated environments with awareness of FCA and PRA requirements alongside exposure to analytics business intelligence or AI
• Proven experience leading solution architecture across medium to large-scale programmes including cloud-based delivery and collaboration with development and infrastructure teams
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to influence stakeholders build effective networks and articulate a clear and compelling vision for future technology direction

Whatever your role we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:

• The opportunity to participate in our annual performance -related bonus plan and valuable share schemes
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Healthcare Plan (permanent employees only)
• At least 25 days holiday plus public holidays 26 days after 2 years service. Theres also the option to buy and sell holiday
• Competitive family leave
• Participate in our electric car scheme which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice (permanent employees only)
• There are many discounts we offer both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online
• Were creating netzero carbon workplaces by 2030 by investing in our sustainable modern offices across the UK all designed to bring people together and elevate the inperson experience

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Additional Information :

At L&G we believe its possible to generate positive returns today while helping to build a better future for all. 

If you join us youll be part of a welcoming inclusive culture with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.

We care passionately about outcomes rather than attendance and are therefore open to discussing all kinds of flexible working options including part-time term-time and job shares. Although some roles have limited flexibility due to customer demand we accommodate requests when we can. 

It doesnt matter if you dont meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths potential and connection to our purpose. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time