Lead Solution Architect - Data Analytics

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. Hybrid working in London on a 21-month FTC (with potential for Perm) 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.

Shape the Future of Technology at the UK's Central Bank

The 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 platforms

Translate business strategies and requirements into target architectures, solution designs and technology roadmaps

Produce architectural artefacts including blueprints, technical options, design patterns and high-level designs

Shape architectural decisions across complex initiatives and represent architecture at governance forums

Lead and develop a team of architects, supporting capability development and delivery

Engage with senior stakeholders across Technology and the wider Bank

Promote best practice across the data lifecycle, including data governance, quality, security and responsible use

Essential skills for the Lead Solution Architect - Data Analytics include:

Significant experience in IT architecture with a strong focus on data and analytics solutions

Proven experience designing and evolving enterprise-scale data platforms

Deep 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 solutions</...