Requirements
- Proven track record of leadership in solution architecture at enterprise scale within complex, regulated environments, with hands-on technical delivery of large-scale, client-facing solutions across the full SDLC from initial design and vendor selection through to implementation, integration and operational handover in multi-vendor ecosystems.
- Deep expertise in architecting end-to-end solutions across modern cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) with strong knowledge of cloud-native services, microservices patterns, API design, event-driven architectures, and hybrid/multi-cloud integration strategies. Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), serverless computing, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and hands-on experience translating business requirements into robust technical solutions that balance innovation, scalability, security, and cost optimization.
- Experience leading Technical Delivery Teams and a passion for supporting the growth and professional development of others through hands-on line management of a squad of ANDis from mixed disciplines. We expect you to bring skills and experience to encourage both internal and client teams.
- Demonstrated experience in financial services or other highly regulated industries, with solid understanding of compliance requirements, data residency, security controls, and risk management considerations that shape solution design and delivery.
- Proven ability to lead technical due diligence, conduct architecture reviews, and quality assure complex solutions including non-functional requirements such as performance, resilience, security, and disaster recovery planning.
- Experience working across multiple technology domains including data platforms, application development, cloud infrastructure, security, and integration middleware, with the ability to design cohesive solutions that span these disciplines.
- Strong track record of stakeholder management at senior levels, with excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, and to build consensus across diverse groups.
- Hands-on experience with modern software delivery practices including CI/CD pipelines, DevOps/GitOps methodologies, and Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, LeSS), with deep understanding of how architecture decisions enable or constrain delivery velocity.
- Active contribution to architecture community and practice development through thought leadership, mentoring junior architects, developing reusable patterns and accelerators, and driving innovation and continuous improvement across the organization.
Nice to Have
- Relevant cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GCP Professional Cloud Architect) or enterprise architecture certifications highly desirable.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Team
Structure: Autonomous Club with regional team support
Why join AND Digital?
- Opportunities to work on projects with big clients and produce meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives.
- A “Blended Working” model, meaning you will be able to work in a range of locations from; your home, in your clubhouse, on a client, as well as just a change of scenery.
- The benefits of having a small company feel through being part of an autonomous Club, while being able to take in the benefits of a larger organisation.
- A dedicated career scrum team, designed to help you reach your career goals and develop the skills you need to be your best self.
- A safe environment for you to be yourself and challenge yourself.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays
- Flexible bank holidays
- Share scheme
- A £1000 flexifund to use on a personalised list of benefits such Gym membership, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health, dental and optical cash plan
- Private medical insurance
- 6% employer pension contribution, when you contribute 2%
- PLUS many more
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities. We consider all flexible working arrangements, subject to the requirements of the role. Where reasonable adjustments are needed, we will strive to make changes to accommodate them.
