Solution Architect

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VN-18804

Permanent

Hove (Flexible & Agile Working)

Up to £75k

17 December 2021

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Are you an experienced Architect with a passion for cloud and change? 

As a Solution Architect within Legal & General Group function, you will define solution architecture for end to end technology solutions across project portfolios, ensuring alignment to strategy, roadmaps, enterprise architecture, policies and standards

 

  • Ensuring the solutions design, developed and delpoyed are fit for purpose and use, meet the business requirements and adhere to quality standards
  • Leading the analysis of technology solution options with associated costs, risks and conducting gap analysis and proof of concepts for new solutions as appropriate
  • Communicating clearly solution designs, key design decisions and approaches to interested parties, stakeholders, project bodies and relevant governance / assurance forms
  • Overseeing, leading and driving solution development including implementation engagement as needed
  • Applying knowledge of technology options and surveying the external market landscape for solution insights, direction and vendors
  • Assessing and selecting packed solutions in partnership with the business, IT Procurement and Managed Service Providers. This will include producing IT review documents to ensure that due diligence is performed when selecting a specific solution and operating modee
  • Collaborating across IT disciplines both within Group Finance and across the whole of Legal & General to align architecture solutions, reduce risk and deliver shareholder value
  • In order to excel in this role, you will have lead solution architecture previously across mid to large projects, working closely with development and infrastructure teams to deliver quality solutions
  • You will have lots of experience leading Cloud deployed solutions (SaaS, PaaS and IaaS) 
  • Confident working to both waterfall and agile delivery paradigms 
  • Demonstrable knowledge of design and architectural patterns, IT industry standards and IT governance
  • You're a thought leader on Solution Architecture - you thrive on painting a compelling image of the future IT capability and it's desirabilty 
  • A proven ability to build successful working relationships and networks

Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, 27 days' holiday, private medical insurance, performance related bonuses, a variety of share schemes, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products. Your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.

About L&G

As a company, to be one of the world's largest Asset Managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurances brands, we are diverse by our very nature. And we're a company that wants to use our diversity and influence to make society better in the long term - for everyone. To do this we need to be a company that welcomes everyone, where everyone can succeed. That means we're committed to building an inclusive culture in L&G where we can all perform at our best, no matter who we are, what we do or where we do it. So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.

About the business area

From HR and Digital teams through to Group Finance, Risk and Corporate Comms – our Group function support our businesses across the UK and abroad. Delivering essential services and activities that have a real impact on our business and our customers lives, we enable our people to do what they do best, contributing to delivering a great customer service, profitability and strategic growth.

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? We’re aware that candidates – especially women – can be put off from applying for a job unless they tick every box or because they don’t think they can achieve the flexibility they need. If this is you, we’re keen to connect; and whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’re very happy to have a discussion. So why not apply?

 

How to find out more

If you’d like more information about this opportunity please contact Anastasia Liasi at anastasia.liasi@landg.com (LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasia-liasi-051044102/). Please note direct applications via email cannot be accepted for this role; only applications submitted through our careers website will be considered.

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About L&G

As a company, to be one of the world's largest Asset Managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurances brands, we are diverse by our very nature. And we're a company that wants to use our diversity and influence to make society better in the long term - for everyone. To do this we need to be a company that welcomes everyone, where everyone can succeed. That means we're committed to building an inclusive culture in L&G where we can all perform at our best, no matter who we are, what we do or where we do it. So whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we'd love to hear from you.

About the business area

From HR and Digital teams through to Group Finance, Risk and Corporate Comms – our Group function support our businesses across the UK and abroad. Delivering essential services and activities that have a real impact on our business and our customers lives, we enable our people to do what they do best, contributing to delivering a great customer service, profitability and strategic growth.

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? We’re aware that candidates – especially women – can be put off from applying for a job unless they tick every box or because they don’t think they can achieve the flexibility they need. If this is you, we’re keen to connect; and whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’re very happy to have a discussion. So why not apply?

 

How to find out more

If you’d like more information about this opportunity please contact Anastasia Liasi at anastasia.liasi@landg.com (LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasia-liasi-051044102/). Please note direct applications via email cannot be accepted for this role; only applications submitted through our careers website will be considered.