Job Application

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with Tesco Bank to support contingent recruitment hiring.

On behalf of Tesco Bank, AMS are now looking for a Solutions Architect (Insurance) based in Edinburgh (Hybrid 1-2 times per week in the office) for an initial contract length of 6 months.

Tesco Bank prides itself on their range of simple and convenient retail banking and insurance products designed specifically to meet the needs of Tesco customers. They believe that every little help makes a big difference, and by putting the customer first and rewarding their loyalty, they are offering something they believe every bank should.

Job description - the role

The Solutions Architecture team provide solutions design and technical governance across all Tesco Bank channels within an Agile at Scale (SAFe) ways of working. We work closely with the other architecture teams, product managers, technical SMEs and feature teams to deliver best of breed, strategically aligned solutions to our customers and colleagues.

• As a Solutions Architect (Insurance), you will be able to demonstrate a breadth of experience in solutions design and architecture governance that can be applied across all Tesco Bank channels and product lines and that are aligned with Tesco Bank's and Tesco Group's business values.
• You will be able to demonstrate excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, engaging with business leaders and collaborating with architecture, engineering and business resources of all levels.
• You will be able to demonstrate excellent leadership and coaching skills that can be applied to championing collaborative/iterative design and delivery in this leading technology role within the agile release train comprising of multiple feature teams.
• You will thrive on solving business challenges, creating best of breed technology solutions for Tesco Bank customers, that are aligned to our business and technology strategies and standards.
• You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to contribute and support the development of design and engineering standards and patterns that support the Tesco Bank's engineering operating model and architectural alignment process.

Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Broad range of experience within an architecture and design role in the Insurance sector.
• Strong background in digital, security, data and application architectures.
• Demonstrable experience of using technology in new, exciting and innovative ways.
• Strong focus on defining and designing for operational and security non-functional requirements.
• Experience of design governance processes and deliverables, including design artifacts, reference architectures and design patterns, preferable within an Agile at Scale (or Agile) ways of working.
• Strong knowledge of current technology trends and methodologies.

About the client

Why Tesco Bank?

At Tesco Bank everyone is welcome, we value our people and diverse teams and believe the variety of backgrounds and experiences make us stronger in achieving our goals. It's important to us that we make sure you're supported by your team and colleague networks every day, celebrating when it matters and helping you to be the best version of yourself. The people make Tesco Bank, and we take pride in what we achieve together.

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

Our client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.