Senior Solutions Architect - Milton Keynes

Senior Solutions ArchitectFull time, permanent contractMilton Keynes, Hybrid – 2-3 days in the office each weekSalary starting £56,816 – £71,000 + Car scheme(s), healthcare, pension, 27 days annual leave increasing with service, discretionary annual bonus scheme and salary review based on performance – so much more on offer Closing date: 31st August 2025 In this role you will be providing architectural design ownership at a domain level for key strategic initiatives and transformation programmes within VWFS UK which will include our New Contract Management Transformation, Fleet Programmes & Projects and our Digital Programme.You will define and develop new solution architecture technology components, patterns and integrations and make opportunity and solution recommendations to the Head of Architecture, Technology & Enterprise Data, Lead Enterprise Architect, Architecture Review Board and Enterprise Architects, as well as the product and business teams. You\’ll also work in close collaboration with the global architecture team in our headquarters in GermanyFantastic opportunity to join our team of experienced Architects!This is what you could be doing: Lead the Solution Architecture and design for a specific business area Define and develop high level architecture and designs in line with the published Architecture roadmaps, technology standards, patterns, principles, guardrails, and guidelines to deliver quality IT solutions Define and develop Solution Building Blocks in line with the VWFS application & platform strategies to ensure alignment with enterprise-wide strategies You\’ll work in partnership with other areas of IT to realise the end-to-end solution architecture vision, ensuring implementation follows agreed high-level design and meets acceptance into service requirements for IT service management Convert complex requirements into architecture and design to create blueprints for the relevant solutions using published reference architectures, and where appropriate with guidance from VWFS Enterprise Architecture Provide full-stack Solution Architecture services to the various IT Development teams and capabilities for the implementation and delivery of products and services to realise the business outcomes You can add value with the Skills and Experience below: You\’ll have experience leading architecture development working with cross-functional technology and architecture teams and business stakeholders for complex systems and IT services You have in-depth knowledge and experience of Solution Architecture in at least one IT Architecture domain, for example: Business, Application, Data, Technology, Security Expertise in enterprise integration patterns, interface design, messaging models as well as Agile architectural thinking and Lean delivery of architectural work Experience of leading documentation of large, complex IT proposals linked to objectives, costs, and financial benefits You have used and managed EA tools such as LeanIX, Alfabet, Bizzdesign and Sparx Enterprise Architect Strong experience of cloud platforms such as AWS and Microsoft Azure and, designing APIs, Integrations, Event Based Architectures and Micro-services Architectures Understanding of both SOAP and REST, and the pros and cons of each Experience of building out both high level and low-level technical designs for consumption by product, system, development teams and technology partners Previous experience in Financial Services, Automotive Finance or Retail Consumer Finance would be a real advantage What\’s in it for you? An excellent remuneration package, Company Car Scheme, discretionary bonus, pension, Healthcare, 2 loan cars for family members and 27 days holiday in addition to statutory bank holidays plus much more!We are passionate about employee development and offer ongoing support and training to help people achieve their career aspirations. Whether that is to become the next leader within our business or to develop your current tool kit of skills, we support many cross-functional opportunities. We want you to achieve at your best and enjoy a successful career with us!Hybrid Working:As part of our hybrid working arrangements, we are giving our colleagues the opportunity to work a minimum of one day in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected, and you can work in the office more if you\’d prefer. The hybrid working policy can be applied differently at departmental level as the role requires. We would also expect new colleagues joining us to work from the office for the entirety of their training period until competent in role.About Volkswagen Financial Services:Our mission is straight forward, we want to be \’The Key to Mobility\’. What does that mean? To make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. Volkswagen Financial Services is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Diversity and Inclusion is not just a statement for us and we are nurturing an environment where everyone can be their 100% self. If there is anything we can do to support you being your 100% self during our recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you as best we can.