Enterprise Architect - CTO - Commercial - Business Transaction Banking (AI, Cloud, Data)

TL;DR

Enterprise Architect (AI, Cloud, Data): Building and evolving technology strategies for Business and Commercial Banking, aligning with Group strategy and guiding Cloud product delivery. Focus on providing thought leadership, influencing strategic roadmaps, and translating architecture models into organizational change.

Location: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in Edinburgh or Bristol office site

Salary: £71,000 - £86,691

Company

hirify.global is rebooting an icon and building the future of finance.

What you will do

• Build, evolve, and promote clear and comprehensive technology strategies aligned with Group strategy.
• Influence, challenge, and support Enabling Platform teams to build and align strategic roadmaps.
• Act as the voice of the customer and guide Cloud (Public & Private) product delivery for Business Platforms.
• Collaborate with key internal customers to build, maintain, and evangelise integrated technology strategies.
• Analyze business partner needs to understand modern technology platform capabilities.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with platforms, functions, and third-party vendors.

Requirements

• Proven background in enterprise architecture with an understanding of architecture principles and frameworks.
• Good understanding of modern technology from applications to infrastructure (e.g., containerised micro-services, cloud, API).
• Recent experience translating architecture models and roadmaps into packages of work that drive organisational change.
• Good technology knowledge across various topics including domain driven models, microservices, event-driven design, hybrid cloud, DevOps, CI/CD, modern data paradigms, cyber security, resilience by design, and sustainability.
• Awareness of emerging technologies (e.g., Gen AI, Quantum computing) and strong understanding of their potential business application.
• Working Pattern: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in Edinburgh or Bristol office site.
• English: B2 required.

Nice to have

• Experience in Commercial banking domains including Core banking, Payments, Channels.
• Point of view on emerging tech in areas like Digital assets and Digital identity.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity.
• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual bonus award, subject to Group performance.
• Share schemes including free shares.
• Benefits adaptable to lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.
• 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top.
• Range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.