Hybrid Technical Solutions Architect – Financial Services

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About the role

  • Using IBM iSeries (AS/400) to design high quality, scalable, secure and resilient software solutions for Target and the requirements of its existing or future clients.
  • Utilise effective design capability that can be articulated to clients and internal teams for the development of proposed solutions.
  • Sit on the internal Design Authority Board (DAB) and review proposed designs to ensure compliance with the agreed terms of reference for Targets technical strategy.
  • Play a key role in Targets modernisation by utilising your skills and knowledge of the IT industry to shape solutions.
  • Communicate design decisions, plans, goals and strategies to project teams and senior leadership.
  • Research, investigate, propose and introduce new technologies/third party applications to ensure Target remains relevant within the market.
  • Utilise Product, Industry & System knowledge to support the Solution Architect by designing components of the High Level Solution.
  • Articulate solution designs to software engineering teams to facilitate low level design.
  • Act as the technical design authority in project delivery, working with technical leads to ensure that the requirements of the solution are implemented in full
  • Provide product, system and industry guidance to the project team.
  • Support the Change project governance process, Design Solution Owner Group and Change SDLC
  • Working closely with Sales, Bid and Commercial teams, providing product and technical knowledge support to the bid process.
  • Support the Solution Architect for all Bid opportunities you are allocated.
  • Owning the process of engagement with all areas of the business and articulating the proposed solution design.
  • Providing design estimates for new functional components.

Requirements

  • Subject matter expert within Financial Servicing (Lending and/or Investments)
  • Client facing experience
  • Presentation experience
  • Security by Design
  • Experience of designing to standards and utilising industry patterns
  • AS400 / iSeries experience
  • Not essential, but we'd love it if you had the following experience...
  • Cloud Deployment (AS/Azure)
  • IBM Middleware e.g. IBMi
  • API Integration e.g. Mulesoft
  • Project Delivery Methodologies E.g. Waterfall, Agile
  • Tooling e.g. JIRA & Confluence
  • SQL Scripting or Programming**
  • **We're looking for someone who is...**
  • Resilient
  • Methodical; can focus on providing accurate, clear solution designs
  • A team player – collaborates with colleagues to drive common approaches
  • Able to present like a Consultant assured behaviour

Benefits

  • A competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • 30 days holiday PLUS bank holidays *(That's right! 30 days from Day 1)*
  • At least two days per year to give back to our community through our volunteering initiative
  • Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%) with the option to contribute via Salary Exchange (Salary Sacrifice)
  • Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers.
  • Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)
  • Group Life Assurance (4x Annual Salary)
  • Group Income Protection
  • Annual Pay Review
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Help@Hand – Confidential access to health and wellbeing support to include Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses
  • Recognition Scheme
  • Free Mortgage Advice and Support
  • Funeral Concierge and Bereavement Services
  • 24/7 access to a GP
  • Discounted health club memberships
  • Salary Sacrifice Technology Buying Scheme
  • Access to Wisdom, total wellbeing solution

Job title

Technical Solutions Architect – Financial Services

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

£60,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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