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Virgin Money

25d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Newcastle

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in solution design, expertise with AWS, knowledge of Pega, exposure to microservices, and a focus on secure, compliant cloud solutions.
  • You will design and review Pega solutions for cloud migration, implement reusable patterns, collaborate with teams, ensure security and performance, document designs, and manage change impacts.

Requirements

  • Experience in a solution design role, with the ability to lead the strategic and technical direction of large and complex projects.
  • Experience with AWS cloud platform and cloud integration.
  • Good understanding of Pega’s architecture, tools and methodologies
  • Exposure to Microservice and event driven architectures
  • Good understanding of implementing Pega with other systems.
  • Experience of ensuring cloud solution is secure and compliant.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver solution designs for applications in Pega suite that are migrating to Pega Cloud as part of Pega modernisation program in support of strategic and architectural direction.
  • Review and be accountable for designs produced by other designers on the program
  • Identify opportunities, define and implement reusable patterns for the migration.
  • Collaborate with business and technology teams to design solutions including stakeholders in security, networks, infrastructure teams.
  • Ensure cloud designs are secure, scalable and optimised for performance and best practices and standards are followed.
  • Assess business impact of certain technical choices.
  • Ongoing support, direction, and governance of project delivery against agreed designs and assessment of the impact of change requests on the high-level design.
  • Document all aspects of design, key decisions and analysis which serve as reference and record for future.

FAQs

What is the salary range for the Lead Solution Designer position?

The salary range is £72,800 - £90,000 per annum.

Is this position permanent?

Yes, the contract type for this position is permanent.

Where is the Lead Solution Designer role located?

The role is remote within the UK, with occasional travel to hubs in either Glasgow or Newcastle.

What technologies will the Lead Solution Designer primarily work with?

The primary technology the Lead Solution Designer will work with is Pega, especially in relation to its migration to the Pega Cloud on AWS.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates should have experience in solution design for large projects, familiarity with AWS cloud platform, understanding of Pega's architecture, and exposure to microservices and event-driven architectures, among other requirements.

Are Pega and Cloud certifications a requirement for this job?

No, Pega and Cloud certifications are considered a bonus but are not essential.

How many holidays do employees receive?

Employees receive 38.5 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, with the option to buy more.

What kind of family leave does the company offer?

The company offers 20 weeks of paid, gender-neutral family leave for expectant parents and those looking to adopt, totaling 52 weeks.

Does the company provide private medical cover?

Yes, the company provides free private medical cover, along with income protection and life assurance.

How does the company promote diversity and inclusion?

The company is committed to creating an inclusive culture that reflects the rich diversity of its customers and communities, ensuring that colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute.

Are there any checks required before starting this position?

Yes, background checks including credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references are required before starting.

Can I work fully remotely in this role?

Yes, the role allows for remote work anywhere in the UK, as long as it meets the requirements of the position.

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Virgin Money

Finance
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1995
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Virgin Money is the new disruptive force in UK banking. Bringing together the combined history and expertise of Clydesdale Bank, Yorkshire Bank and Virgin Money, we are the only bank outside the ‘Big 5’ that boasts a genuine full-service personal and business banking capability. We serve 6.4 million customers across the UK through a digital-first approach that offers leading online and mobile services, supported by telephone and branch banking, including a national network of branches and business banking centres. We are structured around three divisions – personal, mortgages and business – offering a full range of products and services for consumers and small and medium sized businesses, delivered through our leading technology platform to deliver a consistently world class experience for customers. Our ambition is clear – to make Virgin Money a new force in consumer and business banking that will disrupt the status quo.