Looking for a new challenge? Take a look at our current vacancies. If you see a vacancy that is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Solutions Architect Join a team where Purpose is at the heart of everything we do, Ambition drives us to be the best we can be, Respect shapes our culture and Trust builds our foundation. We're not just hiring — we're inviting you to build the future with us. If you're curious, driven, and ready to leave your mark, this is your invitation to make your next move. Contract: permanent Working hours: 35 hours per week is full time Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 By joining our team, you'll enjoy the best of both worlds – hybrid working and the collaboration of a great office environment. Our permanent hybrid policy sees us all working at least four days across a fortnight in the office. As well as extensive opportunities for personal and career development. About Us: The Financial Ombudsman Service is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that plays a vital role in UK financial services. Every day we help resolve disputes between consumers, or small businesses, and their financial service providers. We’re looking for a Solution Architect who thrives on solving complex business challenges through smart, scalable technology solutions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our digital landscape by blending technical insight with creativity and business acumen. You’ll work at the heart of our Change Gateway process, guiding initiatives from early-stage problem framing through to solution design and delivery. Collaborating with a Virtual Team of technical and business experts, you’ll lead the creation of solution visions that are innovative, practical, and aligned with our strategic principles. What you’ll do Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical solutions. Lead multi-disciplinary teams through ideation and solution development. Develop solution visions and high-level designs that balance innovation, feasibility, and value. Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure smooth implementation and alignment with design intent. Engage with stakeholders across business and technology to ensure shared understanding and buy-in. Present solutions to governance forums with clarity and confidence. To be considered for this role, you’ll need to show us that you’ve got the skills and capabilities. You’ll have to meet the following minimum criteria: Experience designing solutions across a range of technologies and business domains. Strong understanding of application development, integration, and cloud platforms. Ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Skilled in producing solution documentation, including solution visions and high-level designs. Excellent communication and facilitation skills. Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity Technical Awareness You don’t need to be an expert in every technology we use—but you should bring deep expertise in at least one of the following areas, along with a broad understanding of how the others contribute to end-to-end solutions. Our current ecosystem includes: Case Handling & Automation: Microsoft D365, Power Platform, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps Integration: NServiceBus, Azure Service Bus HR & Finance: Workday, Anaplan Productivity & Collaboration: Microsoft 365 AI & Intelligent Automation: Azure AI, Microsoft Copilots Why You'll Love Working With Us: We are a values led organisation. Our values define our culture, influence our decisions, and underpin our vision and strategy. They set out how we play our PART through Purpose, Ambition, Respect and Trust. You can learn more about our values here: https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/who-we-are/aims-values Flexibility: Work your way — remote, hybrid, or in-office Wellbeing: [Health plan, gym memberships, mental health support] Growth: We invest in your future with [courses, mentorship, promotions] Culture: Diverse. Inclusive. Collaborative. Fun. We pride ourselves on our reward package, and it reflects the importance of the work our people do. We offer highly competitive and transparent pay and benefits, bringing together base salary, generous non-contributory pensions, private healthcare and a wide range of other benefits including: 25 days holiday entitlement, with the option to buy up to 15 days extra or sell up to 5 days (all figures are full-time equivalent) Various Family Friendly Policies, including enhanced maternity pay, carers and dependants leave Employer provided benefits such as Private medical insurance, Income protection, Critical illness cover, Life assurance cover, to name a few Choice of voluntary benefits including Technology scheme, Dental cover, Travel insurance amongst others Gym membership discounts, a fully equipped on-site wellness centre open 24/7 in London only, and remote classes Designed to be flexible across different life stages, our approach goes beyond a one size fits all model - recognising contribution and supporting wellbeing. Let’s Make This Easy. Please upload your CV, which should highlight relevant skills and experience. Due to high application numbers this advert may end earlier than the date specified, so please don't delay and apply now! A full job profile is available on request and will be provided to candidates shortlisted to the first stage of the assessment process. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and, under the scheme, will progress a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria to interview. Interviews may be conducted via video, telephone, or a panel Interview, with some vacancies requiring an online assessment to measure the minimum criteria. The Financial Ombudsman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team We view diversity as fundamental to our success and welcome applications from underrepresented groups across all communities. Please click on the link below to find out more https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/who-we-are/aims-values/diversity-inclusion Don’t miss out be part of the journey and take advantage of this opportunity. Authenticity of applications We value authentic personal applications. If we determine that your CV or supporting statement was generated using AI tools, your application may be withdrawn from consideration. Who we are… With fairness at the heart of everything we do, we embrace difference and treat everyone as equals. We’re a diverse organisation, but something we all share is our values. They’re central to the way we work – and work together. We’re an independent, not-for-profit organisation that sorts out disputes between financial businesses and their customers. We do this by making decisions that are fair – and feel fair to both sides. The Financial Ombudsman Service is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law, regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. We’re committed to being a great place to work – attracting and developing people from the widest possible range of backgrounds. We want everyone to perform at their best and feel able to be themselves. We understand that if we’re diverse and inclusive, we’ll better understand different perspectives, which is fundamental to our job resolving financial complaints. You can read more about Diversity and Inclusion . We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who fulfil the minimum criteria for the role will be progressed to the next stage of the process. Do let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need. You will need to demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria in order to qualify for the Disability Confident scheme.

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