Overview
Solution Architect | S4 | Architecture | Milton Keynes — Santander UK
Join to apply for this role. The Solutions Architect delivers end-to-end solution architectures for multiple projects within functional domains and collaborates with Engineering teams to ensure designs align with Santander UK strategies.
Responsibilities
* Produce end-to-end solution architectures for multiple projects or review designs produced by Engineering teams, guided by architecture patterns and company strategy.
* Validate that solutions align with Santander UK strategies (e.g., Retail & Corporate Bank) and work with the engineering community to deliver agile solutions.
* Collaborate with Enterprise and Solution Architects to understand roadmaps, strategies, and cross-domain solutions; lead and support the SA community and interlock with CIO leads to drive business outcomes.
* Embed into the functional domain to balance business requirements with functional and technical strategy to deliver sustainable solutions.
What you’ll bring
* Working knowledge and understanding of GenAI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Azure, AWS).
* Experience in IT Systems Design and Solutions Architecture with strong Financial Institution domain knowledge, particularly around Customer Interactions, in the following areas:
o Operational Customer Communications: ecosystem relations to operations customer interactions – SMS/PUSH/Print/Email; tools such as Adobe, Quadient, Salesforce.
o Awareness of Customer Alerts (registered customer alerts and regulatory) and knowledge of Adobe.
o Public Websites: Adobe tech stack for UK public sites – DAM/AEM/AEP.
o Marketing: Customer marketing campaigns; knowledge of DP/Doc Management, Pega, and Martech.
* Excellent domain-driven design with knowledge of the BIAN framework, TOGAF, ArchiMate and API/microservice architectures; familiarity with tools such as Avolution Abacus.
* Proven experience defining and documenting complex As-Is and Target Architectures; ability to define services and integrated applications with stakeholders to deliver strategic objectives.
* Experience maintaining strategic roadmaps and aligning with multiple stakeholders across technologies and business areas, locally and globally.
* Experience with AWS and cloud/SaaS architectures.
* A proactive, collaborative leader who can drive change with practical architectures and governance compliance.
* Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills across senior teams.
* Ability to plan and organize across multiple projects and domains; capable of managing time and resources effectively.
* Flexible, with initiative, ability to learn quickly, and ability to work calmly under pressure.
* Team-oriented experience—able to mentor and allocate work to junior Solution Architects and contribute to collective targets.
Location and working pattern
This role is based in Milton Keynes. Santander UK supports a hybrid working pattern with an expected attendance of at least 12 days per month in the office (pro-rata for part-time roles). Consider travel distance, time, and cost from home to the office during application.
Application process
If your application is successful, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to learn more about you and answer questions about working in the Santander tech team. If both sides agree, we will forward your CV to the hiring manager. Interview stages may include:
* 1st Stage – 30-minute technical interview with the team.
* 2nd Stage – A 60-minute formal interview (technical and competency-based), conducted virtually or in person.
If you need any recruitment process assistance, please let us know. You can contact resourcing@santander.co.uk.
Inclusion and benefits
We’re committed to a thriving, diverse workplace where everyone belongs. We value Simple, Personal, and Fair in our approach, and offer a comprehensive benefits package you can tailor to your needs, including:
* Discretionary performance-related annual bonus
* 8% pension contribution from the company (up to 12.5% with employee contributions)
* 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (31 days after 5 years) with the option to purchase up to 5 extra days
* Car allowance and private medical insurance options
* Voluntary healthcare benefits and life/income protection cover
* Share plans and access to Santander product discounts for employees
Learn more about our benefits and family-friendly policies.
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