Solution Architect in Sheffield

Solution Architect

 

Big Bank Funding. FinTech Thinking.

                                       

Our technology teams in the UK work closely with HSBC’s global businesses to help design and build digital services that allow our millions of customers around the world, to bank quickly, simply and securely. We also run and manage our IT infrastructure, data centres and core banking systems that power the world’s leading international bank.

Our multi-disciplined teams include: DevOps engineers, IT architects, front and back end developers, infrastructure specialists, cyber experts, as well as project and programme managers.

 

Finance on the Cloud is a multi year programme which will rationalise operational processes, automate data and report production, to deliver comprehensive data to our internal and external stakeholders for analysis and reporting. 
The programme, which started in 2020, involves the migration of core Finance data and processes to the cloud.

Due to the nature of the programme the cloud based solutions being delivered need to be highly scalable, reliable, resilient and innovative, involving the highest standards of technical engineering combined with a quick time to market.

 

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Consultant Specialist. In order to design a sustainable architecture that will allow consistent reporting through a stable platform, Group Finance are looking for a Solution Architect to work as part an Agile Team developing Technical Enhancements and common capabilities for the Finance Cloud Platform. Candidates must be comfortable working in a collaborative environment where there may be no existing template or proven path to success to follow. They must be capable of working on novel solutions and supporting delivery to a wide range of technical and business facing communities to ensure buy-in.

Responsibilities:

• Acts as a subject matter expert for IT Solutions within Finance domain
• Instrumental in the design and delivery of architectures for business solutions through the solutions design process.
• Ensures that non-functional requirements are clearly understood, rationale for holistic design & its components are provided, designs are peer reviewed and approved through the relevant Architecture Governance processes
• Stay abreast of technology trends and advise IT and the business about potential benefits/impacts.
• Provide a consultancy role to IT and business teams.
• Customer focus – improves customer service, effectively engages customers, colleagues and stakeholders to build a trust-based relationship and deliver a connected service. Keeps up to date with HSBC strategy and external trends, using the information to enhance customer service.
• Strengthening stakeholder relationships, builds relationships. Uses organizational knowledge and contacts to help stakeholders like HOST Managers & Architects, HOST IT Domain Leads and Cyber Security Risk Managers to maximize networking opportunities, uses relationship management skills/tools to responsibly influence decisions and stakeholder advocacy.
• Ensure that the highest level of quality is provided for all activities and products.
• Working with an Agile Scrum to help design and review new products or new features for existing products to ensure they meet the target architecture
• Be able to manage their own time and workload 
• Effectively work with diverse and widely distributed teams
• Collaborate closely with a scrum team to develop novel solutions
• Be able to manage priorities and work from a product backlog.
• Be able to advise others on technology solution and explain designs to technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

Essential Skillset/Experience:

 

• Have a passion for technology – this represents a great opportunity to broaden experience and gain new skills, it really helps if the candidate has a genuine interest for the technology
• Experience in lead development of Solutions build Object Oriented code (such as Python or Java)
• Have experience in Agile delivery, e.g. Scrum or Kanban, experience using JIRA.
• Have exposure cloud technologies and concepts
• Experience working in relevant market/context, i.e. Business facing IT roles, must possess outstanding communication and problem solving skills.
• Past working experience on relevant systems, i.e. Solution or Enterprise Architecture must possess very good verbal and written business/IT partner interaction skills
• Experience working in relevant market/context, i.e. Operating in a global role is desirable but not essential
• Role relevant qualifications, i.e. TOGAF, ISEB is desirable but not essential
• A track record of constantly looking for ways to do things better and an excellent understanding of the mechanism necessary to successfully implement change
• Experience of supporting others' performance, enabling them to achieve by providing clear direction, motivation and support
• Both spoken and written communication skills with experience of adapting your style and approach to the audience and message to be delivered
• Built effective networks across business areas, developing relationships based on mutual trust and encouraging others to do the same 
• Experience of making prompt and practical business decision, even in times of ambiguity, considering various perspectives and taking responsibility for outcomes
• Planned projects and activities systematically in line with business priorities, using a variety of analysis and problem solving techniques
• The ability to understand and interpret straightforward financial data
• Experience of personally complying with business processes, rules and regulations
• Have exposure to Data processing and analytics systems.

 

Qualifications

 

• GCP Engineering or Architecture Certification preferred is desirable but not essential.
• Recognised Experience in an Object Oriented development language is desirable but not essential.
• Role relevant qualifications, i.e. TOGAF, ISEB is desirable but not essential

 

 

The role will be based in Sheffield but some travel may be required.

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We want everyone to be able to fulfil their potential which is why we provide a range of flexible working arrangements and family friendly policies.

 

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

 

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