Solution architect

About the role It s an exciting time to join the UK CTO Technology Architecture team here at AXA, with significant investment planned in all UK I businesses to transform, deliver new digital services to our customers and streamline and automate our business processes. Working for the Chief Technology Officer, you ll define, design, oversee and deliver the solution architecture for the implementation of new and changes to existing systems for a portfolio of strategic projects. You ll keep abreast of changes in the external environment to proactively contribute to the development and governance of IT strategy in the area of solution architecture (inclusive of application, integration, data/information, cloud/infrastructure and security) and associated development tools. At AXA we work smart, this role is non-office based meaning you could predominantly work from home or depending on your role, you may travel with purpose to visit an office or client site. We re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, such as part-time or condensed hours, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition. What you ll be doing: Delivering appropriate project solutions to ensure that the solutions delivered are aligned to the customer and IT strategy and meet their needs Manage key stakeholder expectations to ensure they are aligned with the target architecture and roadmap Communicate solution designs, options, risks and financial estimation to ensure all stakeholders are well-informed and up to date on all matters Deliver the solution architecture end-to-end including application, integration, data/information, cloud/infrastructure and security by working with CTO colleagues (functional, technical, and enterprise architects), wider CIO disciplines and business customers Research market trends and identify upcoming solutions, conduct POC testing and report POC results to ensure solutions remain competitive against the market trends Advise and provide guidance on implementation of new technology solutions and technology-related risks to ensure an accurate implementation plan and estimation of financial costs is outlined About you What we’re looking for: Previous IT experience in a large commercial organisation Previous experience proven track record in a consultancy or technical design role Must have worked on a wide range of projects up to and including very large-scale programmes Track record of successful design roles undertaken within large projects and technically complex architectures Knowledge of one or more sets of applications or key technologies (MS Azure Cloud, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Card Payment) in use within the company Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and their potential to deliver business benefits Ability to assimilate information quickly, clearly identify key issues and present information concisely Ability to develop and maintain a wide network of useful contacts, both in the business and IT, and with 3rd party suppliers/vendors as appropriate As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom. What we offer At AXA UK, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive: Competitive annual salary of up to £75,000 dependent on experience Annual company performance-based bonus Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions) Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary) 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave AXA employee discounts Gym benefits To apply, click on the ‘apply for this job’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long term health condition or disability and require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to [email protected] #LI-Remote About AXA AXA UK Support Functions power AXA’s three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure, support and expertise to ensure our customers can always count on us. Whether you’ve got heaps of experience and qualifications behind you, or you’re just starting out, we’ll give you the support and opportunities to help you grow and develop with confidence.