About The RoleTeam - Engineering StandardsWorking Pattern - Hybrid - 2 days per week in the Vitality London, Bournemouth or Stockport Office. Full time hours per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working!The Lead Solution Architect plays a critical role in shaping and delivering enterprise-wide technology solutions that support strategic business objectives. Lead the design and governance of technology solutions across a complex architecture landscape. Partnering with architects, engineers, analysts and product teams, you will promote best practice, drive continuous improvement and help deliver innovative solutions that create business value.Key ActionsShape and define end-to-end technology solutions across products, platforms and applications, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, development standards and strategic objectivesAct as the architectural lead for complex initiatives, providing expert guidance and resolving technical and solution design challengesLead, mentor and support Solution Architects, promoting architectural best practice and consistency across the enterprise journeyProvide subject matter expertise for new initiatives and product enhancements, contributing to solution feasibility, estimation and technical decision-makingOwn the creation, governance and maintenance of Solution Design documentation, securing appropriate review and approval throughout the delivery lifecycleDrive the development and adoption of architecture standards, design patterns and governance processes as a member of the Enterprise Architecture communityPartner with delivery, product and engineering teams to support projects and enhancements from inception through to implementationSupport incident and problem management activities, leading root cause analysis and defining sustainable technical solutionsCollaborate closely with engineering teams to promote continuous improvement across design, development, testing, deployment and operational supportBuild strong relationships with business stakeholders, third-party suppliers and technology partners to ensure successful solution delivery and alignment across the wider organisationWhat do you need to thrive?Extensive Solution Architecture experience across complex enterprise environmentsStrong knowledge of modern technologies including Java, .NET, JavaScript, microservices, containers, databases and cloud platforms Proven ability to design scalable solutions across multiple products, applications and technical domains Expertise in architecture governance, design standards, patterns and solution assurance Experience producing and maintaining high-quality solution design documentation Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Experience working within Agile environments, ideally SAFe frameworks Ability to provide technical leadership, coaching and support to architects and engineering teamsSelf-motivation, accountability and a continuous improvement mindset Bonus Schemes - A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performanceA pension of up to 12%- We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salaryOur award-winning Vitality health insurance - With its own set of rewards and benefitsLife Assurance - Four times annual salaryThese are just some of the many perks that we offer! Great career opportunities! Help you to be the healthiest you’ve ever beenCreate an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best selfGive you flexibility on how, where and when you workHelp you advance your career by playing you to your strengthsGive you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to beGive you the space to try, fail and learnProvide a healthy balance of challenge and supportRecognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefitsBe there for you when you need usProvide opportunities for you to be a force for good in societyWe commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy.Vitality is a multi-award-winning UK insurance brand, here to make the world a healthier, happier place. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. Plus, you get to join our 1.7+ million members with access to our unique health insurance and healthy living programme. Unable to show this video due to your cookie preferencesDiversity & InclusionAt Vitality, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion because it’s good for our employees, for our business, and for society. LI-HybridIf we are fortunate in receiving a high volume of quality applications we may need to close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.All LocationsBournemouth, London, StockportAll Locations is a required fieldAdvertising SalaryCompetitive + Bonus + BenefitsContract TypePermanentFunctionInformation TechnologyExternal Advertising End DateClosing Date:24 Aug 2026
LEAD ARCHITECT/SENIOR SOLUTION ARCHITECT in London employer: Vitality
As a Senior Actuarial Analyst within the Vitality Programme team, you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment that champions innovation and professional growth. With flexible working options and a strong focus on employee well-being, including an award-winning health insurance plan and generous pension contributions, our company is dedicated to fostering a supportive culture where your contributions directly impact our market-leading propositions. Join us in London or Bournemouth, where your expertise in advanced analytics and pricing strategy will be valued and rewarded.
