Solution Architect - Rating & Data

Responsibilities

• Lead, validate and deliver the definition and description of solutions across the product and change lifecycle.
• Work with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders to develop and communicate solutions that address requirements, comply with standards and conventions, regulation, security, quality and non‑functional needs, understand the as‑is and to‑be states, solve problems and develop decisions where trade‑offs are required.
• Design APIs, microservices and event‑driven solutions across current, transition and target states and develop business, application, information and technology views.
• Embrace re‑use, principles and patterns, and use opportunities to create re‑use artefacts.
• Adapt to technical realities revealed during implementation and collaboratively solve problems, leading on architecture decisions.

Qualifications

• Establish a trusted adviser relationship with the business by influencing and negotiating with stakeholders on the flexible facets of the solution.
• Proficiency in cloud native technology and solutions, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Proficiency in creating new or transforming application architectures.
• Essential experience in the design and consumption of APIs using a range of protocols.
• Previous experience with enterprise integration patterns, solution architecture patterns and principles, microservice and event‑driven architectures.
• Experience leveraging CI/CD, DevOps and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience in relational and NoSQL databases and an understanding of modern ETL processes.
• Experience in underwriting, fraud and data enrichment domain areas within the financial/insurance industry is desirable; we are looking for people with strong architectural knowledge and a desire to learn about new technologies.
• Above all, a passion for technology is required.

Benefits

• Attractive salary based on experience plus a car allowance; pay reviews are completed each year.
• Flexible and hybrid working approach; discuss the balance of office and home days with a recruiter.
• Competitive bonus scheme; all colleagues are eligible for the annual 4Cs performance bonus, usually paid in March.
• Physical wellbeing: private medical insurance (PMI) and options for specialist or consultant visits.
• Financial wellbeing: life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, discounts and cashback at everyday retailers, fee‑free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support.
• Mental wellbeing programme: mental health app, colleague assistance programme available 24/7, in‑house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to help employees stay well.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an option to buy or sell one contracted week.
• Health care cash‑back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle‑to‑work scheme, technology schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and more.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer. We treat people fairly and welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We also conduct thorough referencing which includes credit and criminal record checks.