Infrastructure Architect - Data & AI Platform

How you'll help us live our purpose    

We've been helping our members save for their future and buy their own home since 1875. Join us and you'll play a big role in helping us to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.   

It's a purpose that drives everything we do.  And you can play your part too – join our team as an Infrastructure Architect.

How you'll make a difference

You'll be responsible for the design, development and maintenance of our Data & AI platforms. The role ensures infrastructure is secure, scalable and fit for advanced analytics, AI enablement and cloud-first delivery, supporting both strategic transformation and day-to-day operational needs.

Working across IT, Data and the wider business, the role provides architectural leadership, sets technology direction and enables the safe adoption of modern data and AI capabilities.

 What will you bring to the role?

• Significant experience as an Infrastructure Architect in a Microsoft Azure ecosystem
• Strong grounding in TOGAF, ITIL, systems analysis and solution design
• Proven experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure based platforms
• Hands-on exposure to Data & AI technologies, such as:
• Azure Databricks / Microsoft Fabric
• Enterprise AI tooling (e.g. Copilot, Foundry, Bedrock or equivalent)
• Databases (SQL Server and/or Oracle)
• Experience with identity, security and risk management, including Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Ability to influence stakeholders and support large-scale change, migration and modernisation initiatives

And in return, you'll get the best from us:

•  Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the office
• Annual bonus of up to 12%  
• Matched pension contributions up to 10% 
• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme   
• Colleague Mortgage and Saver products  
• 2 days' volunteering per year   

We'll give you a place to belong with the support to learn, develop and shape a meaningful career.

Why choose us? 

Our business is centred around our people. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, as shown by our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023 and 2025. We're committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.   

 You'll be joining a truly purpose-focused culture which helped us win the Leading with Purpose award at the 2023 Business Culture Awards. This recognises how we've embedded our purpose with our colleagues, and the actions we've taken to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.   

Why wait? Apply now   

We'd love to hear from you. But don't wait around - we may close the advert early and we'd hate for you to miss out.  

We're devoted to creating a culture and workplace that is representative of the communities we serve.  If you'd like to work with us but are unsure if you meet the full criteria for a role, please contact the recruiter so we can find out more about your skills and experience. We're committed to supporting you to be at your best - to discuss any reasonable adjustments we could make, please contact us on careers@leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk.  

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