Join us as a Senior Lead Solutions Architect and help shape Skipton’s future through leading the design and implementation of large-scale projects across our Application, Data and Dynamics domains.
Skipton is currently undertaking some exciting transformational technology programmes, so if you have a passion for technology, a growth mindset and enjoy working in an agile environment then this could be the job for you!
Who Are We?
Not just another building society. Not just another job.
We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.
Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.
Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.
You’ll be joining the growing IS Design team of 10 Solutions Architects. Sitting within Skipton’s Engineering function (responsible for systems development and data), you’ll work together with business and technology leaders, project managers, business analysts and engineering teams to plan, design, and deliver our Project Portfolio. You will provide governance and technical leadership to ensure the projects are delivered in line with our Architectural Principles and Target Architectures.
What’s In It For You?
Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.
We have a range of other benefits available to you including;
Annual discretionary bonus scheme
25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days
Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days
Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)
A commitment to training and development
Private medical insurance for all our colleagues
Salary Sacrifice Electric/ Hybrid Car Scheme
3 paid volunteering days per annum
Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups
We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership
What Will You Be Doing?
We have an exciting and transformational portfolio of work here at Skipton that we’d love you to get involved in! You’ll be:
Working with senior stakeholders, translating business requirements into high level designs for technology solutions across our application and data domains.
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders such as the GCIO and senior management teams, helping to support technology strategy decisions.
Lead complex architecture deliveries from design through to implementation that span multiple architectural domains.
Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring architectural decisions align with business goals.
Working closely with delivery and technical leads, project managers and development & engineering teams to provide technical guidance and decision making.
Providing architectural governance and assurance throughout the project process.
Bridging the gap between the technical and non-technical. Speak on behalf of technical teams and facilitate relationships with stakeholders.
What Do We Need From You?
We’re looking for people with a strong Application Architecture and development background.
Whilst we’d love to find someone who ticks all the boxes, we strongly believe in having a growth mindset in the team. We commit to learning and development time every month (2 days), with access to tools such as Microsoft Enterprise Skills Initiative and LinkedIn learning to support this.
We need people to have:
Previously operated in a senior technical role such as an Application Architect or Senior/ Lead Architect and have delivered complex and large-scale enterprise solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies.
A strong knowledge of cloud security, governance, and compliance ideally (but not essentially) within a financial services domain.
Solid experience of working with agile methodologies and DevOps tools (such as Azure DevOps, Git, etc.)
Proven experience designing and delivering modern architectures such as event-driven platforms, CQRS and micro services.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels are essential to the role.
Relevant certifications or qualifications in cloud architecture (such as TOGAF or Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
You will have extensive experience with Azure’s application and integration technologies such as API Management (APIM), App Service, Functions, Service Bus, and Event Hubs.
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What We Do
Not just another building society. Not just another job. Imagine how good it would feel to help someone choose the mortgage they’ll use to buy their first home. Or the account they’ll use to save for it. We’ve been helping people make big financial decisions since 1853. It’s why over a million customers trust us as a good place for their money, and why our colleagues say we’re a good place to work. The Bailey (our head office) The Bailey is the vibrant hub where you’ll find all our central functions. We’re always looking for new talent because we love hearing new ideas. You can choose from a variety of roles that range from marketing and IT, through to audit, risk, products, digital and more – or maybe you’ll join our lively contact centre team. We’re based in Skipton, just a short train ride from Bradford and Leeds, we’re a stone’s throw from the A65 and have some cracking views of the Yorkshire Dales. Our network of UK branches Our branch colleagues are the face of Skipton Building Society. They’re relationship-builders, team workers, great talkers and they’re brilliant at listening too. Everything they do is designed to help customers make the best financial decisions, whether that’s choosing the right kind of savings account or having a full financial review. The Skipton culture Happy colleagues mean happy customers. So, when we recruit, we don’t just think about what’s in it for us, we think about what’s in it for you. It’s one of the reasons we’ve been recognised as one of The Times Best Companies to Work for the last 6 years. Mind, body and spirit With our colleagues’ support, we’ve created a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion. We understand the rich diversity in our Society, and how harnessing that diversity through effective inclusive practice has profound benefits for individuals, teams and the Society it self. This includes a progressive approach to personal well-being.
