Solution Architect | S4 | Architecture | Milton KeynesCountry: United KingdomJoin our Community:If you are looking to move your career in the direction of shaping the design of future Santander UK systems, then Solutions Architecture could be the choice for you.The Solutions Architects produce end to end solution architectures for multiple projects in each functional domain or review the designs that have been produced by Engineering teams using guidance and patterns that have been provided to them by Architecture. Once Architecture has validated that solutions align to the strategies of Santander UK (e.g. Retail & Corporate Bank) we then work with the engineering community to deliver solutions primarily in an agile way.Working with Enterprise and Solution Architects in the required domains and cross domain spaces to understand the roadmaps, strategies and solutions, this is a Senior SA role with experience of running SA team & supporting SA community, interlocking with the relevant CIO team leads to drive the required business outcomes.The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of the capabilities within a functional domain in addition to proven architecture experience.The difference you’ll make:Be embedded into the functional domain, balancing business requirements with functional & technical strategy to ensure we deliver sustainable solutions.What you’ll bring:A working knowledge and understanding of GenAI tools e.g. Chat GPT/Azure/AWSBe experienced in IT Systems Design and Solutions Architecture with excellent Financial Institution knowledge - Customer Interactions- in the following functional domains:Operational Customer Communications: The ecosystem relations to operations customer interactions – SMS/PUSH/Print/Email – Adobe/Quadient/SalesForceAwareness of Customer Alerts e.g. registered customers alerts & regulatory. Knowledge of AdobePublic Websites – Adobe tech stack driving uk public websites – inc DAM/AEM/AEPMarketing e.g. Customer marketing campaigns – knowledge of DP/Doc Management Pega & MartechIt would also be nice for you to have:Excellent domain driven design, with knowledge of the BIAN framework, TOGAF, ArchiMate and API & microservice architecture solutions, using tool such as Avolution AbacusProven experience in defining & documenting complex As_Is & Target Architecture defining services & integrated applications working with Key Stakeholders to help define & deliver strategic objectives.Proven experience in helping to define and maintain strategic roadmaps ensuring alignment with a number of stakeholders across different technologies, business areas both locally & globally.Have experience of AWS & Cloud Architecture & SaaS solutionsBe passionate about driving and experience of leading change by creating practical, workable architectures aligned to IT principles and following appropriate governanceCollaboration is critical, the ability to communicate complex concepts, challenge and influence a diverse set of senior stakeholder and colleaguesKnowledge of planning and organizing concepts and best practices and ability to mobilize both time and resources to manage multiple projects and domainsBe flexible and have a ‘can do’ attitude with an excellent sense of initiative with the ability to learn fast - new concepts and skills - and deal calmly with situations under pressureBe effective in a team environment – managing and allocate work to junior SA colleagues - contributing to collective targetsWhat else you need to know:This role is based in Milton KeynesWe want our people to thrive at work and home and also be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop. To support this, we offer site-based contracts with a hybrid working pattern and our expected level of attendance in an office is at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).If you apply for this role in this location, it’s important you consider your travelling distance, time and cost from your home to the office location.We’re happy to discuss specific working patterns and arrangement within this hybrid approach during the recruitment process.Application processIf your application is successful a member of our recruitment team will be in touch. We will arrange a short call with you to learn more about you and what you are looking for from your next career move, as well as answer any questions you have about working in the Santander tech team. If both sides agree we will send your CV to the hiring manager to review. For this position, the interview process will be :1st Stage – Technical Interview – this will a 30min technical interview with one of the team2nd Stage – A one-hour formal interview where we will ask both technical and competency-based questions. This can be done virtually or face to face depending on your situation.If there’s anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, please let us know.InclusionAt Santander we’re creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed. We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.How we’ll reward you.As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonusWe put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself. We’ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year£6,000 car allowance per year (remove for SLB roles)Company funded individual private medical insuranceVoluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as private medical insurance for your family, dental insurance, and health assessmentsProtection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plansAs a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services.What to do next:If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply.If there’s anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. 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