Solution Architect - Digital

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We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. Over the past few years, we've made significant investments in our data and tech capabilities, particularly within our CIO function. Our CIO team is at the forefront of driving innovation and ensuring our technology infrastructure supports our ambitious goals. We've nurtured our 4

Cs culture, fostering collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues. The CIO team plays a crucial role in this journey, working on cutting-edge projects that enhance our digital presence and improve customer engagement.

We provide insurance to over four million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.

We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you are excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you're not 100% sure, we would love to hear from you. Our CIO team is always looking for passionate individuals who are eager to make a difference and contribute to our success.

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 addresses requirements, complies with standards and conventions, regulation, security, quality / non-functional needs, understand as-is and to-be, solving problems and developing decisions where trade-offs are required.
• Design digital-oriented solutions across current, transition and target states and develop business, application, information and technology views
• Embrace re-use, principles and patterns, use opportunities to create re-use artefacts
• Adapt to technical realities that are revealed during implementation and collaboratively solves 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 Microsoft Azure

• Essential experience in the design and consumption of APIs using a range of protocols
• Previous experience with enterprise integration patterns and microservice architectures

• Experience leveraging CI/CD, Dev Ops, Infrastructure as Code

What we offer

Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4

Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.

Reward


Salary - Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance (pay reviews also completed each year)

Flexible Working - We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.

Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4

Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.

Physical Wellbeing - as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI) This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen.

Financial Wellbeing - As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes - discounts and cashback at everyday…