Become part of a mission-driven team building secure, resilient platforms that safeguard the nation’s financial system. The Bank of England, in partnership with Inspire People, is seeking a Lead Solution Architect – Data Analytics with strong enterprise and solution architecture experience, deep knowledge of cloud-based data platforms, and a track record of delivering complex data and analytics solutions in highly regulated environments. Based in Leeds on a 21-month FTC with a salary of up to £81,360 plus an 8% cash benefits allowance, annual bonus of up to 25% and a non-contributory pension.
Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.Shape the Future of Technology at the UK’s Central BankThe Bank of England plays a critical role in maintaining the UK’s monetary and financial stability. Within the Technology Strategy & Architecture function for Data, Analytics and AI, this role provides architectural leadership across enterprise-scale data and analytics platforms that support nationally critical services operating under high levels of security, regulation and scrutiny.As a Lead Solution Architect – Data Analytics, you will:Define and govern solution and enterprise architectures for data analytics platformsTranslate business strategies and requirements into target architectures, solution designs and technology roadmapsProduce architectural artefacts including blueprints, technical options, design patterns and high-level designsShape architectural decisions across complex initiatives and represent architecture at governance forumsLead and develop a team of architects, supporting capability development and deliveryEngage with senior stakeholders across Technology and the wider BankPromote best practice across the data lifecycle, including data governance, quality, security and responsible useEssential skills for the Lead Solution Architect – Data Analytics include:Significant experience in IT architecture with a strong focus on data and analytics solutionsProven experience designing and evolving enterprise-scale data platformsDeep expertise in cloud-based data and analytics services on the Microsoft Azure platform (e.g. Azure Databricks, Azure ML)Experience shaping proofs of concept and evolving designs into production solutionsStrong stakeholder engagement skills, including engagement with senior stakeholdersExperience leading and developing architecture teamsDesirable skills for the Lead Solution Architect – Data Analytics include:Experience working with architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman)Broad knowledge of enterprise data technologies, including lakehouse and medallion architectures, legacy data platforms and data engineering (ETL, ELT, CDC)Experience working within large, complex or highly regulated organisationsIn return, you can expect a flexible working culture, including:Non-contributory career-average pension.10% – 25% annual discretionary performance award based on a current award pool8% 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.Flexible start and finish times plus adaptable working patterns.Working-from-abroad policy (subject to approval).Inclusive culture that values diversity, wellbeing and development.Private medical insurance and income protection.Dental coverWhy Join?You will work on nationally critical technology platforms that underpin the stability of the UK’s financial system, shaping enterprise-scale data architecture and contributing to long-term, system-wide transformation at the Bank of England. xcswzye If you want to deliver technology that safeguards the UK’s financial system and work on data platforms of national importance, apply now and one of the Inspire People team will be in touch….