Overview
The Chief Technology Office (CTO) is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join the Solution Design team. This role operates in a consultancy capacity, supporting the CTO and business‑aligned IT functions to deliver change safely and effectively, with a primary focus on cloud, AI and data platforms. The seniority of the role requires flexibility across a broad range of technical and delivery areas, including occasional involvement in project and programme activities.
Responsibilities
* Architecture and Design
o Create and contribute to solution designs that meet M&G architecture and operational standards.
o Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and cost‑efficient, aligned with Enterprise Architecture standards and governance.
o Partner with Enterprise Architecture to create and gain approval for patterns for new or significantly changed workloads.
* Consultancy and Advisory
o Engage with IT functions in a consultancy capacity to guide solution design and technology selection.
o Provide independent, objective advice to ensure alignment with strategy and governance.
o Challenge and validate design decisions to promote best practice and long‑term sustainability.
o Participate in design review boards and Technical Design Authorities (TDAs).
* Cross‑Functional Collaboration
o Support delivery, define roadmaps, and occasionally assist with project or programme management.
o Collaborate with engineering, SRE, security, data privacy and business stakeholders to ensure successful solution delivery.
* Continued Development
o Stay current with relevant technologies and assess their applicability to M&G.
o Support the development of colleagues through knowledge sharing and guided learning.
Qualifications
* Essential Experience
o Solution design in a complex enterprise environment.
o Strong expertise designing and implementing enterprise data platforms.
o Familiarity with data governance, controls and regulations, including data mesh/fabric approaches.
o Proven experience with Microsoft Azure data services (e.g., ADLS, Storage Accounts, Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks).
o Experience with Azure DevOps and modern DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and developer tooling.
o Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
o Experience with automation and infrastructure‑as‑code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, ARM).
o Thorough understanding of Azure governance principles and compliance policy implementation.
o Understanding of modern generative AI patterns, such as Retrieval‑Augmented Generation.
o Practical knowledge of AI services across major cloud platforms (including Azure OpenAI).
o Understanding of agentic architectures and responsible AI guardrails.
o Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including engagement with senior management.
o Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
o Pragmatic and outcome‑focused approach, balancing best practice, TCO and real‑world constraints.
o Self‑starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
* Desirable Experience
o Enterprise Platforms such as Apigee and OpenShift.
o Oracle OCI Soft.
Benefits
* Value‑pension scheme of 18% (13% employer, 5% employee contribution).
* Share Save and Share Incentive Plan.
* Financial wellbeing and support services.
* 38 days annual leave including bank holidays; option to purchase up to 5 extra days.
* Time Off When You Need It policy.
* Inspiring Families policy with comprehensive paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity.
* Health & protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
M&G is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and with disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader and encourage applications from candidates with long‑term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro‑divergent conditions.
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