Provide key architectural input into business documents and support senior business stakeholders
Develop comprehensive Architecture Definition Documents, ensuring all critical architectural domains are thoroughly addressed
Support the capture of knowledge around the design and architecture of current and future systems within the product area
Lead the collection, documentation, and sharing of architectural knowledge related to both current and future systems within the FTR scope
Provide key input across design authorities and assurance groups
Mentor and guide other architects working on the program
Document the current ("as-is") solution architecture and associated data structures to ensure all business and technical requirements are fully captured and understood.
Ensure all proposed architectural solutions are aligned with established architecture policies, principles, and governance standards.
Take ownership of selecting and designing robust technical solutions, guaranteeing they address both functional and non-functional requirements effectively.
Produce comprehensive documentation detailing the future technology landscape, including system interfaces and data flows, to support design clarity and stakeholder alignment.
Act as the solution owner, maintaining responsibility for the coherence and integrity of the application, solution, and technical architecture across the entire end-to-end solution.
Lead the preparation of technical documentation and actively participate in the evaluation and selection of delivery partners and technology suppliers, ensuring suitability for project objectives.
Identify, assess, and manage technical risks throughout the project lifecycle, providing expert guidance to mitigate potential issues and ensure successful delivery.
Requirements
Experience of being the accountable architect on Large-scale, complex technology lead transformations
Experience of designing utilising modern architecture
Defining data models, mapping and flows
Experience in communicating and influencing C-level business stakeholders
Designing data intensive applications that feed into
Basic understand of financial systems and the financial domain
Experience being the lead architect across a number of domains
Proven ability to document and articulate complex architectures
Experience working on legacy migration programmes (mainframe to cloud)
Proven experience designing analytical warehouses
Ability to present and communicate to stakeholders across differing disciplines and level of seniority
Tech Stack
Cloud
Benefits
75% off rail travel for personal and family use, plus international rail discounts.
30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
Season ticket loan for commuting costs.
Enhanced family leave – 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave.
Pension scheme – up to 11.58% employer contribution.
Private medical insurance (Vitality PPP) including mental health and specialist care.
Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes.