Solution Architect

Role: Solution Architect

Location: Halifax, 2 days per week on site required | NON-NEGOTIABLE

Duration: 6-month initial contract

Rate: Via umbrella

Shape the Future of Banking

Join a forward-thinking transformation team within one of the UK''s most respected financial institutions. This is your opportunity to help define what the "branch of the future" looks like - creating smarter, more engaging, and efficient experiences for customers and colleagues alike.

You''ll work at the intersection of innovation and practicality, designing solutions that integrate cutting-edge technologies with existing bank infrastructure. This role plays a key part in modernising how customers interact with in-branch services - from self-service devices like ATMs and IDMs, to improving how branch colleagues are trained and supported.

The Role:

As a Solution Architect, you''ll:

• Partner closely with the transformation team to explore, test, and implement new tech and self-service solutions across the bank''s branch network.
• Ensure all new innovations are aligned with existing systems and architecture across the wider bank.
• Support the Senior Architect by contributing technical insight and architectural documentation (MVD design).
• Engage with stakeholders across various forums to represent the branch technology space and help shape strategic decisions.

What You Bring:

• Strong experience working with ATMs, IDMs, and multifunction devices.
• A well-rounded understanding of technology architecture within large-scale, regulated environments.
• Experience with card platforms and how they connect to customer-facing technologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills - able to represent the tech strategy confidently across forums.
• Background in the financial sector - ideally banking - with hands-on knowledge of branch or customer tech solutions.

What We''re Looking For:

• Someone based near Halifax or able to commit to 2 days per week onsite.
• A proactive self-starter who thrives on innovation and collaboration.
• Able to translate technical vision into practical solutions that align with business needs.

If you''re excited by the challenge of helping to reimagine the customer branch experience for one of the UK''s largest banks - we''d love to hear from you.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the "apply" button.

Please be advised if you haven''t heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

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