Solution Architect in Bexhill-on-Sea

Solution Architect

Bexhill / Hybrid

Job Details

• You will be responsible for leading, validating and delivering the definition and description of solutions across the product and change lifecycle.
• You will be working 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 as‑is and to‑be, solve problems and develop decisions where trade‑offs are required.
• Design APIs, microservices & 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 that are revealed during implementation and collaboratively solve problems, leading on architecture decisions.
• Establish a trusted adviser relationship with the business by influencing and negotiating with stakeholders on the flexible facets of the solution.

Skills we would love you to have

• 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 & principles, microservice & event‑driven architectures.
• Experience leveraging CI/CD, DevOps, Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience in relational and NoSQL databases and understanding of modern ETL processes.
• Experience in underwriting, fraud, data enrichment domain areas within the financial/insurance industry.

What we offer

Reward

• Salary – Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance (pay reviews completed each year).
• Flexible Working – Flexible and hybrid working approach; discuss days in the office and at home with your recruiter.
• Competitive Bonus Scheme – Eligible for the annual 4Cs performance bonus, usually paid in March.
• Physical Wellbeing – Private medical insurance (PMI) covering specialist or consultant visits.
• Financial Wellbeing – 4x salary life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost; pension contribution match up to 10%; award‑winning package including discounts and cashback at everyday retailers, free financial wellbeing support.
• Mental Wellbeing Programme – Thrive mental health app, 24/7 colleague assistance programme, in‑house mental health first aiders, support groups, dedicated team to support employee mental health.
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, option to buy or sell one contracted week, healthcare cashback plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments.