Solution Architect 6 months Knutsford - hybrid x2 days onsite x3 remote Inside IR35 - Umbrella only Role overview The team forms part of the overall BUK POD focusing on specialist customer servicing functions such as Financial assistance, Bereavements, Delegated authority etc. Working to deliver strategic change for the majority of Business areas, driving new business and improved customer experience across all products including Digital channels, Colleague Desktop, ATM and Self Service and a range of online, internal, external products.Overall purpose of roleDesign solutions for complex business requirements.Support the business and project management teams in the definition and refinement of business requirements.Provide consultancy and support to the business and project management teams helping to shape requirements and identify solutions that align with the latest architecture and strategy within the bank.Collaborate with architecture, security, infrastructure, and component teams to ensure that designs adhere to the latest standards and guidelines.Assess different potential solutions and provide guidance to the business on the most appropriate solution to adopt.Provide high level estimates for different solutions.Key AccountabilitiesDefine and document the end-to-end solution. Ensuring that it aligns with the Architectural Vision, meets all requirements and has been agreed by all component teams.Support the component teams with their designs, providing clarity on the ..... full job details .....