Senior Solution Architect - Largest Life and Pension Company in the UK - Manchester OR Edinburgh-based
We are working with one of the largest pension companies in the UK. They are going through an end-to-end digital transformation, moving from large monolithic legacy systems in a hybrid cloud environment.
With much of the pension landscape on similar transformation journeys, our client is doing something very different, setting itself apart from their competitors by also going through a considerable architecture transformation.
This is an opportunity to be part of a leading life and pension provider at a pivotal part of their journey. This not only promotes a challenging environment but also provides the capability to grow and progress your career.
Our client is seeking senior solution architects to be part of designing and implementing IT systems architecture to meet the business's requirements.
Experience:
* Hybrid Architecture & Engineering Expertise: Proven experience in both software engineering and architectural roles, especially across legacy Microsoft tech (Tibco, C#, .NET) and modern Azure-based platforms.
* Cloud Proficiency: Deep understanding of Azure cloud services and architectures—including App Services, Functions, API Management, and data tools like Cosmos DB, Synapse, and Data Lake.
* Cloud Flexibility: While Azure is the primary focus, the client is open to candidates with strong cloud architecture experience in GCP or AWS, provided they can translate principles into the Azure ecosystem.
* Infrastructure & DevOps Skills: Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep), CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps/GitHub), and containerization, plus strong knowledge of security, IAM, and observability practices.
* Architectural Governance & Frameworks: Familiarity with architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, C4), design standards, and compliance-aligned development—particularly in regulated environments like UK Mutuals.
* Domain & Integration Experience: Background in financial services, ideally in Protection, Pensions (Tibco specialists prioritized), Long-Term Savings, or Cloud/Infrastructure, with the ability to modernize legacy systems into scalable, event-driven architectures.
These roles are based in either Southern Manchester or Edinburgh. You will be expected to commute to the site 2/3 days a week.
If you view yourself as a continuous learner and problem solver who enjoys getting hands-on, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your true self.