Lead Solution Architect - Bank of England

Elevate your career and become an integral part of the financial backbone of the nation. Inspire People is working with the Bank of England to seek an experienced Solution Architect with expertise in data analytics and cloud-based solutions (Azure) to play a key role in the development and enhancement of the architecture strategy and roadmaps for data and analytics for the Bank. Competitive salary of £78,310 - £90,360 plus 8% cash benefits allowance, 10-25% annual bonus, a non-contributory pension plus further benefits. Hybrid working London (2 days a week). and a culture that values work-life balance and professional development.

This is a great opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology and innovative projects at the heart of the UK's financial system, to collaborate with industry experts and thought leaders and contribute to the shaping of national financial policies and practices through effective data analytics.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead pivotal programmes and projects, crafting data solutions that align with business and technology strategies.
* Translate business goals into enterprise-wide technology and data strategies.
* Design and produce architectural artefacts for data platforms, migration strategies, and analytics solutions.
* Drive the development and enhancement of data and analytics architecture strategy.
* Guide the implementation of data governance standards and best practices.
* Represent and advocate for technology solutions and strategies in governance forums.
* Foster technology-driven innovation within platform and product roadmaps.
* Contribute to the maintenance of architecture building blocks and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Mentor and develop junior architects within the team.

Role Requirements:
* Proven leadership in designing cloud-based data analytics solutions, particularly on Microsoft Azure Cloud.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Azure Cloud data and analytics services.
* Experience in designing data pipelines, data lakes, and warehouses.
* Expertise in data architecture, data governance, and design patterns.
* Strong documentation skills for architecture artefacts and technical specifications.
* Interdisciplinary knowledge across data, security, and infrastructure.
* Demonstrated ability to design cloud solutions meeting stringent performance and security criteria.
* Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience in large-scale architecture planning and implementation.
* Critical thinking, adaptability, and problem-solving aptitude.

Desirable Criteria:
* Data modelling and integration expertise.
* Familiarity with XML and standards such as XBRL, SDMX, FIBO, ISO20022.
* Experience with enterprise data principles, policies, and standards.
* Understanding of Financial Services and/or regulatory environments.
* Knowledge of advanced analytics, industry trends, and working in a top-tier organisation.

In addition to the base salary of £78,310 - £90,360 you can expect a planned, transparent progression with learning and development tailored to your role, and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, plus the following benefits:

* A non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/95th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/50th) or decrease (to 1/120th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year.
* An annual discretionary performance award based on a current award pool (10%-25%)
* A 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits.
* 25 days annual leave with option to buy up to 13 additional days through flexible benefits.
* Private medical insurance and income protection.
* Dental cover
* Interest-free season ticket loan

This role is not just a career move; it's a chance to leave a lasting imprint on the financial landscape of the UK. If you are ready to take on this challenge and possess the required skills and experience, contact Zymante (Zee) Gintalaite at Inspire People.