Lead Architect

Scottish Widows (Lloyds)

Manchester, UK
Base: £124,653 - £146,650; bonus/equity: annual bo...
Hybrid
Proven track record in an architect role
Experience with public/private cloud architectures
Deep knowledge of ai strategy and delivery at scale
The role involves shaping and owning the architecture strategy for Loans, Cards, and Financial Wellbeing while aligning with the Group's strategic intent

Job Summary

  • The role involves shaping and owning the architecture strategy for Loans, Cards, and Financial Wellbeing while aligning with the Group's strategic intent.
  • Candidates must possess deep knowledge of AI spanning strategy, architecture, governance, and delivery at scale to drive enterprise outcomes.
  • The company offers a generous pension contribution of up to 15%, share schemes, and 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays.

Matching Summary

The role involves shaping and owning the architecture strategy for Loans, Cards, and Financial Wellbeing while aligning with the Group's strategic intent.

Salary

Base: £124,653 - £146,650; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus subject to Group performance; Benefits: Up to 15% pension, share schemes, 30 days holiday

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Proven track record in an Architect role
  • Experience with Public/Private Cloud architectures
  • Deep knowledge of AI strategy and delivery at scale
  • Expertise in event-driven architectures and APIs
  • Strong leadership to manage a team of architects

Nice-to-have

  • Agile mindset and digital approach
  • Strong storytelling skills for communication
  • Open and collaborative working style
  • Passion for customer value and outcomes
  • Ability to influence senior executives

Key Requirements

  • Proven track record as an Architect
  • Experience in corporate governance and solution design
  • Senior leader capability operating at director level

Work Rights

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