At IPF we can offer you a vibrant and fast-moving environment with a continuous and stimulating pipeline of business change. We support a complex technology landscape within a cutting-edge cloud ecosystem where you will directly and positively influence its evolution and enhancement.
About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity to work for us as a Senior Solutions Architect. The role can be based in multiple locations across our European Home Credit business.
In the UK, the role will be based in our Head Office on Whitehall Road, Leeds which is a short walk from Leeds Train Station. The office has been designed as a collaborative space supporting hybrid working.
You will play a vital role, within your domain of responsibility, supporting the business to understand their technology landscape and how it will assist them in supporting their needs and future vision.
You will be decisive in proposing and agreeing solutions within the architecture community and proactively help project teams determine how your solution designs will be implemented by the individual delivery teams and support them through implementation.
This is a great opportunity to work with our incredible teams, across a range of geographies, all within a truly collaborative culture where you will undoubtedly enhance your technical skills, and your professional and personal development.
Your day-to-day activities are likely to include the following:
1. Lead internal and external teams to deliver the appropriate cost-effective and innovative technology solutions in a variety of technology areas.
2. Act as a subject matter expert within your domain of responsibility, as an advocate for the architecture team, and point of contact.
3. Match the business requirements to the technology, shaping appropriate solutions across multiple global and market systems.
4. Ensure various applications and systems perform to user expectations and are continuously evolved, improved and maintained.
5. Contribute to the production of application roadmaps to identify software end-of-life risks and evolve the technology landscape.
6. Contribute to assuring designs within the architecture team, supporting peers and mentoring the wider community.
7. Contribute to ensuring all IT change is appropriately governed and aligns to application roadmaps and the overall IT Strategy, Standards and Practices.
8. Engage actively in business development activities to maintain a holistic view of the portfolio of change, in order to stay current with the most effective solutions to address them.
What are we looking for?
Here’s what experience we need from you:
* A technology subject-matter expert with expertise in software architecture and design patterns and practices, with significant experience with ‘cloud’ ecosystems.
* Practical career experience to lead teams and resources in a matrix structure.
* Able to demonstrate relevant technical capabilities preferably in mobile application architecture, but also areas such as CRM and other customer technology solutions.
* Excellent knowledge and practical experience of all phases of a project lifecycle and delivery of IT solutions for a medium or large organisation.
* Experience of working with international teams preferably within the financial services sector.
* Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, for effective stakeholder engagement as a facilitator, communicator, peer, and mentor.
Why join International Personal Finance?
At IPF, our purpose is to build a better world through financial inclusion, and we play a crucial role in society helping people who are often financially excluded to access simple, personal, and affordable finance and a variety of great value home, medical and life insurance to help them and their families.
If you work for us, you’ll be joining a truly international team of 22,000 people working in 9 countries, and across 3 continents, who are driven to build a better world for our customers.
Our culture is focused on doing what’s right for our customers, colleagues, and communities. Join us, and you will be empowered to develop yourself within a business that’s exciting, fast-moving, and inspiring.
What can we offer you?
The culture at IPF is driven by our shared values. People are put first, we access differences and encourage individuality. Due to our flat business structure, we enjoy collaborating together.
* Meaningful Work - Contribute to shaping a sustainable future and making a real difference.
* Professional Growth - Join a dynamic team dedicated to continuous learning and development, with opportunities to lead and innovate.
* Inclusive Culture - Be part of a diverse and inclusive work environment that values and respects every team member.
Your total rewards package at IPF:
* Competitive Salary
* Annual performance-related bonus: On target 25.2% (or higher) dependent on both Company and individual performance.
* Generous employer pension contribution of 10%.
* Car allowance of £6,000 per annum.
* Hybrid working set-up for all colleagues.
* Free office parking in Leeds City Centre.
* 25 days annual holiday entitlement rising incrementally to 28 days after 5 years complete service, plus the opportunity to purchase an additional week of the annual leave.
* Life Assurance cover providing a lump sum of 3x your annual salary.
* Group Income Protection cover of 50% of your base salary.
* Company funded Private Medical Insurance for you and your family.
* Give As You Earn scheme which allows you to make regular donations to charity from your salary before tax and National Insurance is deducted.
* Save As You Earn scheme, a risk-free, long-term savings plan, which gives you the opportunity to buy shares in our company at a discounted price.
* Menopause Plan which provides access to experienced menopause trained GPs as well as 24/7 anytime healthline for unlimited nurse advice.
* Our newly launched Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
* A salary sacrifice Ride to Work scheme where you can save 26-40% on the cost of a new bike and accessories.
* Access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to our Employee Assistance Programme for practical advice and information covering a wide range of topics.
…and much more!
Inclusion & Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate requiring support to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. Please contact our HR Team who can support you with any queries regarding this.
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