Our Senior Solutions Architect you will be an integral part of our dynamic and collaborative IT Architecture team. Comprising seasoned professionals with diverse expertise across various domains, our team operates in a flat structure, fostering a culture of collaboration and open communication. We thrive on diversity, continuous learning, and support, working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to design and implement robust technological solutions that drive business outcomes. In our inclusive and supportive environment, every team member is valued, heard, and empowered to contribute their ideas and perspectives towards our shared goal of leveraging technology to create value and achieve strategic objectives.

Are you passionate about shaping the technological landscape of an organisation? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise can directly impact business outcomes? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

This role can be based in either Chatham or Wolverhampton.

The OSB Group is a FTSE 250 specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market.

Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.

Alongside passion for our products and customers, we're passionate about our people and want to continue building a collaborative and engaging environment.  Being dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we encourage differences and recognise that individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences can bring valuable insights and enhance the way we work.  This is supported by our Diversity, Community and Environment Employee Engagement Networks and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter and Women in Leadership Programme. 

As a Senior Solutions Architect, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and implementing technology solutions that align with our business objectives. Reporting to the Group Head of Architecture, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to translate business needs into actionable technical strategies.

Your responsibilities will include…

• Collaborate with technical subject matter experts and leadership to identify business capabilities and recommend architectural solutions.
• Design and implement application architecture across various business applications and technologies.
• Monitor industry trends and technological advancements to inform strategic decision-making.
• Facilitate the evaluation and selection of software products and services.
• Provide architectural oversight for applications hosted on cloud platforms like Azure.
• Support Agile project teams by offering guidance on technical and architectural best practices.

We offer a base salary dependent on experience and a competitive benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension (8% employer 5% employee)
• Life Assurance (4x salary) plus Group Income Protection
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan
• Maternity & Adoption Leave – Occupational Maternity/Adoption Pay provided at 100% of salary for the first 26 weeks.
• Paternity Leave – 8 weeks of paid leave to be taken within 12 months of birth or adoption.
• Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme.

We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

• Experience in Application Architecture, with proficiency in Java or .NET.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, particularly Azure.
• Strong understanding of development methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, and DevOps.
• Certification in TOGAF is essential.

We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.

If this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications please visit the internal careers page to apply.

Alternatively, if you wish to have an informal and confidential chat please get in touch. Contact details can be found on our careers page.

If shortlisted from your initial application we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you!

OSB Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally.  We embrace equal opportunities and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have introduced our own initiatives to attract, develop and advance senior women in our sector. We don’t stop there though, we have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels and in all roles. Our leadership and Executive Committee are right behind us, to the extent that our Diversity Champions sit at Board level and on a monthly basis receive updates on our progress. 

Whilst we are an organisation that values face-to-face interaction to build and nourish our culture, we also acknowledge that people are not just productive in an office and tied to the 9 to 5.  Flexible-working opportunities are important for establishing a healthy work-life balance so if you see a role of interest we are happy to be asked about flexibility and explore together if we can make it work.

All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.