Solution Architect reference: 0000082000

Barclays is seeking a talented Solutions Architect to join their dynamic team, offering a significant opportunity for career growth and impact within the financial services industry.

This role presents a compelling chance to shape the future of Barclays' transactional and data warehousing platforms. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing solutions for data migration and data provision, directly contributing to the efficiency and strategic direction of the organisation. Beyond the technical challenges, this position offers invaluable benefits, including access to a vast professional network and mentorship from industry experts.

Key Advantages for Candidates:

• Strategic Impact: Directly influence the design and implementation of critical data infrastructure, playing a pivotal role in modernising Barclays' data platforms.
• Professional Development: Benefit from a rich learning environment, collaborating with seasoned professionals and industry mentors, fostering continuous skill enhancement.
• Exposure to Large-Scale Data: Gain extensive experience managing and architecting solutions for databases exceeding 20TB across distributed environments, a highly sought-after skill in today's data-driven world.
• Cloud and Modern Engineering Practices: Opportunities to leverage and champion cloud capabilities (elasticity, serverless, containerisation) and adopt modern software engineering principles and automated delivery tooling.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with diverse teams across different business areas and geographies, honing your communication and collaboration skills while delivering impactful outcomes.
• Career Progression: The "Assistant Vice President Expectations" section clearly outlines pathways for leadership and advanced individual contribution, indicating a commitment to employee advancement.
• Prime Locations: The role is based in either the Northampton or Knutsford offices, offering a choice of established Barclays locations.

Key Considerations for Your Application:

To thrive in this role, candidates should possess a strong foundation in the following areas:

• Deep Database Administration Expertise: Proven experience with SQL Server Database Administration for large-scale databases (over 20TB) across distributed architectures is essential.
• Full-Lifecycle Database Design: Demonstrable experience in designing databases from conception through to optimisation, including strategic storage planning.
• Architecture Documentation: Proficiency in developing comprehensive architecture artifacts that align with rigorous governance processes is critical.
• Stakeholder Management and Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage effectively with all stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Technical Leadership: A strong capacity for technical leadership, particularly in fault-finding, problem resolution, and guiding teams to successful outcomes.
• Risk and Controls Acumen: Understanding and application of risk management principles, security best practices (defence in depth, reduction of blast radius), and delivering solutions that balance risk against business value.
• Business Acumen and Strategic Thinking: The ability to understand business needs, contribute to strategic thinking, and drive transformation initiatives.

Barclays is committed to fostering a culture that embodies its core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship. The Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive is also integral to how colleagues are expected to operate. Candidates who align with these principles and possess the technical acumen outlined will find this a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a leading global financial institution.