Job Details
- This is a high-impact role in our Solution Architecture team, shaping cloud-first solutions that span multiple platforms and services.
- You will be a custodian of our technology estate: evolving roadmaps, promoting re-use, and keeping solutions aligned to our architecture principles and standards.
- You’ll lead technical assessments and architecture decision‑making, setting clear direction on patterns, integration approaches, and cloud capabilities.
- Working closely with business and engineering stakeholders, you’ll translate opportunities and challenges into pragmatic target solutions.
- You’ll be part of the fast‑paced AI delivery cycle, establishing the tools that support from PoC to production rollout.
- You’ll build trusted‑adviser relationships—confidently influencing and negotiating on the flexible elements of the design to land the best outcome.
Skills we would love you to have
- Strong hands‑on experience designing and governing solutions on Microsoft Azure (including security, resiliency, and cost considerations).
- Proven ability to modernise application landscapes—shaping new builds and transformations using contemporary architecture patterns.
- Practical AI capability experience—identifying valuable use cases and enabling or building solutions and tools that deliver measurable business outcomes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills—able to bring clarity, tell the story of the architecture, and gain alignment across business and technology.
- Part of a dynamic CIO group where we strive hard to get our work done with a customer focus and collaborative colleague support.
Hybrid working available from our Bexhill location
We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss days in the office and at home.
What we offer
Join us and you’ll find a different way of doing things. As one of our colleagues, you’ll be helping to drive our growth and receive the support, training and development you need, along with recognition and rewards to voice your ideas.
Benefits
- Salary – Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance (pay reviews completed each year).
- Competitive Bonus Scheme – All colleagues eligible for annual 4Cs performance bonus usually paid in March.
- Physical Wellbeing – Private medical insurance (PMI) covering specialist or consultant visits.
- Financial Wellbeing – 4x salary life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, discounts and cashback, free financial wellbeing support.
- Mental Wellbeing Programme – Thrive mental health app, 24/7 colleague assistance programme, in‑house mental health first aiders, support groups and dedicated team.
- Additional: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, option to buy or sell a contracted week, health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, cycle‑to‑work and tech schemes, discounts at onsite facilities, social events throughout the year.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. We conduct thorough referencing including credit and criminal record checks.
REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you.
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