Senior Solution Architect (Pensions)

TL;DR

Senior Solution Architect (Pensions): Leading architectural strategy across the pensions domain, managing enterprise architecture landscapes, and defining technology roadmaps with an accent on secure, scalable system integrations. Focus on driving digital transformation within a regulated financial environment, ensuring alignment across agile teams, and enhancing the overall maturity of the architecture practice.

Location: Must be based in London or able to work in a hybrid capacity at our UK offices

Company

hirify.global is a leading global financial services group and asset manager dedicated to safeguarding financial futures and building a better society.

What you will do

• Define and evolve the end-to-end Workplace Savings technology strategy and implementation roadmap.
• Provide architectural leadership across value streams, ensuring consistent application of strategy across platforms and suppliers.
• Own the architecture for member/employer channels, core administration platforms, and integration layers.
• Design resilient, secure, and compliant solutions that meet evolving pension and consumer duty regulations.
• Introduce innovative technologies to enhance customer experiences and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to mentor talent and improve architectural maturity.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing and guiding the implementation of scalable technology solutions in an Agile environment.
• Strong understanding of API-led architecture and digital customer-servicing ecosystems.
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) or similar iterative methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and business leaders.
• Broad knowledge of modern software architecture, data strategies, and cloud-readiness.
• Ability to interpret technology-driven disruption and its impact on the financial services industry.

Nice to have

• Professional background in capital markets or asset management.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant professional experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-related annual bonus plan and share schemes.
• Generous pension contribution and life assurance.
• Healthcare plan and electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Minimum 25 days holiday plus public holidays (increasing with service).
• Commitment to net-zero carbon, modern office environments designed for collaboration.
• Inclusive culture with strong emphasis on career development and wellbeing.