Solution Architect

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Remote

In this remote position you'll experience our supportive approach and the ability to balance work and life as part of our global team. Find out more at computershare.com/flex.

We give you a world of potential

Computershare has an exciting opportunity for a Solution Architect to join our Computershare Technology Services team (CTS).

This role sits within CTS, as part of a CLS dedicated Architecture team and is primarily focused on supporting CLS UK. CLS UK is Europe's largest mortgage business processing outsourcer, administrating c£20 bn of mortgage loans for over 20 clients.

Why would you want to embark on this venture when there are other opportunities in the market? Here are just a few reasons:

• Computershare are global market leaders in mortgage/loans services and communications, we also specialise in a range of other diversified financial and governance services, amongst a host of other areas.
• This role gives you the scope to elaborate design options, encourage innovation & drive technical strategy.
• We offer an active role in developing Architecture framework and processes to increase value and exposure in the business.

A role you will love

The Solution Architect is responsible for solution design and architecture delivery - providing architectural direction to teams and implementing architectural strategy. Working in the CLS UK Architecture team, collaborating with CLS operational stakeholders, other solution architects, development teams, software suppliers, infrastructure providers, enterprise architects and subject matter experts.

Starting from early engagement, the Solution Architect ensures that solutions meet functional and non-functional requirements whilst adhering to Computershare's architectural and security policy standards.

Reducing cost and complexity, managing risk and enhancing change flexibility across the technology estate. Liaising closely with the Global CTS Architecture community and participating in defining and implementing technical strategies.

The role ensures that local development teams work collaboratively with their global counterparts and align with global Architectural standards and strategy.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Work with development functions, business lines, product teams and Technology function (CTS) stakeholders to derive the technology future state and roadmaps.
• Manage stakeholders expectations and perceptions.
• Understand technology trends and the practical application of existing, new and emerging technologies.
• Define high-level transition plans to address the gaps between current and future state in line with IT budgeting and planning processes.
• Understand the current state environment in terms of technology, risk, end of life and technical debt.

What will you bring to the role?

We're looking for the post holder to have significant experience within a complex enterprise context and with architectures, spanning multiple technologies. In addition to expert experience of design and implementation of a diverse range of business applications across multiple channels.

You will be well versed in working with technology vendors and of leading the design and architecture of a large technology project. Collaboration will be key to your success and you will have exceptional communication skills. Being adept at building effective working relationships with the ability to influence others, to challenge appropriately and respond well to challenge from others.

Experience of integration with Cloud-based applications and services is of particular interest.

Other skills & experience include:

• Provides valuable and timely information.
• Experience of creating application migration strategies, enabling transition away from legacy technologies.
• Track record of architecting modern platforms using APIs, EAI, ETL and web services.
• Experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform or similar.
• Experience with Azure cloud tooling - app registrations, permissions ensuring secure API integration.
• Familiarity with Oauth2, OpenID authentication protocols and Identity Access Management using Azure AD.
• Identifying and mitigating security risks across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Familiar with DEVOPs practices/pipelines.
• Knowledge of the Financial Services industry and markets is highly regarded.
• Will have specialist knowledge and will collaborate with architects, developers and specialists across CTS to contribute to the delivery of projects and programmes.

If you have strong technology and architecture skills, looking to operate in an environment of highly technical people and teams, we would like to hear from you!

Rewards designed for you

Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.

Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.

And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our handbook will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careers-handbook.computershare.com/careers-handbook.

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ABOUT US

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.

A diverse and inclusive place to work

At Computershare we value diversity and welcome applications from everyone, believing that an equal and inclusive culture is key to excellent results. One of the greatest advantages for our organisation is the talent and diversity of our people and we strive to ensure all our employees have an equal opportunity to contribute their ideas, bring their personality to their work and showcase their skills. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.

Computershare is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.