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You’ll be part of the Architecture Team within Santander Services. It works closely with other architecture teams (eg Enterprise, Technical, Data & Security Architecture) and liaises with Business and IT colleagues in Santander UK, as well as Santander Global Architecture. 

The team concentrates on the functional architecture of applications and how they interact with other systems in the Architecture Landscape of Santander UK, Group and 3rd Parties. The team effectively works as an Architecture Community across domains sharing reusable patterns and solutions learnt on projects, independently of projects and domains. The role  covers all stages of the payments processing, including pre-processing, initiation, order management, execution, gateways, post-processing and settlement, knowledge & experience of payments schemes and industry standards. 

The difference you’ll make.  

• Producing functional architecture for project(s) 

• Reviewing the designs that have been produced by Engineering teams using guidance and patterns that have been provided to them by Architecture

• Validating that solutions align to the strategies of Santander UK (e.g. Retail & Corporate Bank & Group) 

• Working with the engineering community to deliver solutions primarily in an agile way

What you’ll bring.  

• Domain driven design, with working knowledge of the BIAN framework, TOGAF, ArchiMate 

• Experience of defining API & microservice architecture solutions.   

• Proven experience in defining & documenting As_Is & Target Architecture defining services & integrated applications working with stakeholders to help define & deliver strategic objectives & roadmaps, being embedded into the functional domain, balancing business requirements with functional & technical strategy to ensure we deliver sustainable solutions

• Be passionate about driving and leading change by creating practical, workable architectures aligned to IT principles and following appropriate governance 

• Collaboration is critical, the ability to communicate concepts, challenge and influence a diverse set of stakeholder and colleagues

• Knowledge of planning and organizing concepts and best practices with the ability to manage multiple projects, being flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude with a strong sense of initiative with the ability to learn fast

It would also be nice for you to have. 

• Experience of using Architecture tools eg Avolution Abacus

• Have knowledge & experience of AWS & Cloud Architectures 

• Experience of building APIs 

What else you need to know. 

We want our people to thrive at work and home, and we recognise that many people benefit from flexible arrangements. To enable us to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop we understand the importance of having the right balance of spending time together in an office while maintaining flexibility. 

By working this way we can continue to create moments that matter for everyone. To support this, we offer site-based contracts with a hybrid working pattern and we’re happy to discuss specific requirements throughout the recruitment process. 

 
This role is based in Milton Keynes and our current expectation is at least 2 days in an office every week 

Application process 

If your application is successful a member of our recruitment team will be in touch. We will arrange a short call with you to learn more about you and what you are looking for from your next career move, as well as answer any questions you have about working in the Santander tech team. If both sides agree we will send your CV to the hiring manager to review. For this position, the interview process will be :– 

1st Stage – Technical Interview – this will a 30min technical interview with one of the team 

2nd Stage – A one-hour formal interview where we will ask both technical and competency-based questions. This can be done virtually or face to face depending on your situation. 

If there’s anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, please let us know. 

Inclusion  

At Santander we’re creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed.  We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair. 

How we’ll reward you. 

As well as a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.  

• Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus
• Pension with generous contributions of up to 12.5% from Santander, depending on your own contribution and length of employment with us
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year 
• £6,000 car allowance per year 
• Company funded individual private medical insurance
• Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as private medical insurance for your family, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments
• Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover
• Share in Santander’s success by investing in our share plans 

Learn more about our benefits and family friendly policies 

What to do next. 

If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply. 

If there’s anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it’s a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we’re available through telephone, email, or face to face. You can contact us at resourcing@santander.co.uk or call 0870 414 9080.