What do we offer you?

We have a hybrid working model, where you can work 60% from home, with the rest of your time being flexibly based at our brand new, sustainable head office in Leeds city centre, just 5 minutes' walk from the train station.

We offer a competitive rewards package including:

• A generous colleague bonus of up to 12%
• Matched pension contributions of up to 10%
• 26 days holiday, plus holiday purchase scheme
• Development opportunities
• Volunteering days

Our friendly, supportive culture will help you be the best you can be — now and in the future. 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new high-profile programme to help shape, plan and architect a new core savings & mortgage platform for the society. You'll be joining the team at the early stages of the programme helping to drive & influence our chosen solutions architecture.

We are currently looking to recruit a Solutions Architect for this major complex transformation programme which is at the heart of what we do. Focusing on the solutions integration and data migration aspects of the programme you will look at the sequencing of systems to achieve the final solutions architecture for our core systems. You will also provide input on the latest API layered architectures as well as working with our stakeholders on a data migration strategy.

This role will offer the chance to play a significant part in the future of the Society, working with business and technology stakeholders to define and manage our IT roadmap and translate this into optimised deliverable solutions, enabling our business to grow and succeed in a highly competitive, evolving market.

What will you bring to the role?

We are looking for an experienced Solutions Architect who is looking for a new challenge and opportunity to grow their career.

• Knowledgeable on the latest API layered architecture approach.
• Experience in designing resilient, secure scalable solutions incorporating multiple applications and data sources.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across all levels of the business
• Ability to quickly analyse and communicate the implications of technology change in terms of impact, risk, time and cost
• Ability to construct and deconstruct complex systems to provide relevant information to stakeholders with different concerns
• A broad technological understanding of technology stacks, frameworks, design patterns and architectural strategies
• Experience of architecture frameworks (ideally TOGAF)
• Experience in the full change lifecycle

Why choose Leeds Building Society?

Our business is centred around community, people and society. We're embarking on an exciting period of growth and transformation and have ambitious plans, which are guided by our strong foundations and financial security. We love to give our colleagues the opportunity to thrive, encouraging them to take on challenges that meet the needs of our current and future members. 

Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do and we're extremely proud of our three-star Best Companies accreditation in 2022. This is the highest rating and recognises our ‘world-class' levels of engagement.

Leeds Building Society is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us.