158 Architecture jobs in the United Kingdom

At Birdie, we’re reimagining care for older adults. We’re building the technology that powers the future of home healthcare, empowering care teams with tools to deliver better, more dignified care, and enabling older people to thrive in their own homes for longer. Our all-in-one solution powers millions of care visits every month, equipping care providers with the tools they need to deliver exceptional, efficient care.

We’re not here to tinker at the edges. We’re here to radically transform a broken system.

That’s why we’ve built an all-in-one platform that supported over 30 million care visits in 2023 and more than 60 million in 2024 and we continue to grow our impact. We’re scaling fast, but staying true to our purpose. That’s why we’re proud to be a B Corp , using business as a force for good

Founded in 2017, Birdie is backed by world-class investors like Index Ventures, Sofina and Omers. In 2023, we ranked #6 in the Deloitte Fast 50 , making us one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the UK. You can check out more about our impact and recognition here .

But speed isn’t the point. Impact is.

As Head of Architecture & Platform at Birdie, you will shape the technical heartbeat of our mission to reinvent care at home, architecting a platform that empowers our product teams and transforms lives. You will set the vision for scalable, secure, and delightful developer experiences, driving quality and innovation that define industry standards. Your leadership will foster a culture of curiosity, courage, and ownership, building teams that thrive on collaboration and bold thinking. Together, we’ll solve problems that matter, turning complex challenges into simple, elegant solutions for those who need them most. Join us to leave your mark on a platform - and a purpose - that truly changes lives.

• Champion Birdie’s platform and architecture vision, building foundations that enable product teams to move faster, safer, and with greater autonomy.

• Collaborate deeply with product, engineering and leadership to co-create a roadmap that drives scalable, resilient, and delightful experiences for both developers and end-users, amplifying Birdie’s impact in reinventing care at home.

• Use your expertise in cloud-native systems and developer experience to radically improve engineering workflows, reducing lead time for change and empowering each squad to deliver high-quality features with confidence.

• Drive a relentless focus on quality and reliability, embedding a culture where proactive ownership and continuous improvement measurably elevate platform stability and patient safety.

• Support leadership to nurture and develop technical talent, creating an environment where curiosity, courage, and growth translate into high-performing, fulfilled teams.

• Influence technology direction company-wide by aligning architectural decisions with business outcomes, ensuring Birdie stays ahead in a rapidly evolving market.

• Translate platform investment into tangible business value, measuring and communicating return on investment through faster delivery cycles and cost efficiencies that support Birdie’s ambitious growth.

• You’re fuelled by purpose, not just perks

• You’re excited by pace, ambiguity and the chance to shape things from the ground up

• You bring experience in architecture, quality and leadership and a passion for improving lives through the use of technology and are hungry to grow

• You lead with curiosity, feedback and aren’t afraid to roll your sleeves up

• You value autonomy, radical honesty, and building great things with great people

Imposter syndrome is real — and we don’t expect you to tick every box. If you're excited about our mission and think you could make a difference here, we want to hear from you.

We believe people do their best work when they’re supported, trusted and inspired. Here’s how we build a world-class employee experience:

Compensation

• Competitive base salary, reviewed against benchmarks annually

• Generous stock options - because we’re building this together

• Bi-annual performance cycles with individual compensation reviews

Learning & Growth

• Annual personal learning budget and access to training, coaching and mentorship

• Time and space for growth - you set your development goals, we back them

Flexible Working

• Hybrid working - 1 day per month in our London HQ

• Budget to set up your home workspace

• Regular in-person meetups, socials and offsites

Time Off

• 33 days holiday (25 days + public holidays)

• Extra day off on your birthday (use it whenever you like!)

• Company shutdown between Christmas and New Year

• 2 volunteering days each year to give back to causes that matter

Family-first Policies

• Industry leading paid primary and secondary caregiver leave

• 5 paid days for fertility treatments for those who need it

• Private health insurance with AXA

• Wellbeing perks via Happl (gym discounts, mental health support, and more)

Other Perks

• Cycle to work scheme

• 4% employer pension contribution when you contribute 5% (UK)

• A deeply human, radically transparent culture

Because you want to do meaningful work that improves lives - and grow at speed while doing it. We’re building more than a product - we’re building a movement. A movement to show that tech, when built with empathy and integrity, can change lives.

We’re a team of entrepreneurs , dreamers , and doers . Join us to shape the future of care, work alongside ambitious, kind people, and help reimagine how society cares for its older adults. We dream big, act fast, and work collaboratively with one goal in mind: to create a world where we all age with confidence.

We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture. That means creating a hiring process that gives everyone a fair chance regardless of background, identity or lived experience.

Need adjustments or support during the application process? Let us know. We’re here to help.

Apply now. Be part of something that matters.

Salary: Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + benefits + bonus

A rare opportunity to join a leading UK developer of state of the art care homes and supported living schemes as Head of Architecture. This is a strategic, client-side leadership role ideal for an Associate level Architect or Technologist ready to take full ownership of an in-house team and architectural function.

You will lead a growing and very capable internal design team, drive design and technical delivery, and be responsible for the architectural function’s commercial performance — including resource planning and internal P&L accountability.

For the right candidate, this role offers a genuine opportunity to progress to Director level within the next couple of years, as the business continues to expand.

• Lead and manage the in-house architectural team
• Oversee all project stages from feasibility and planning to technical delivery
• Ensure efficient, commercially viable design output aligned with buildability
• Take responsibility for architectural function P&L and internal resource planning
• Liaise with internal development and land team, construction partner, planning consultants, and senior stakeholders
• Contribute to wider strategic decision-making as a key member of the senior team
• A fully qualified Architect with a minimum of 8 years’ post-Part III experience or a highly experienced senior level Technologist.
• Currently operating at Associate or Associate Director level, with experience of the responsibilities expected at this seniority — including leadership, delivery oversight, and client or stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrable experience in the delivery of residential, care, healthcare or supported living schemes
• Commercially astute, with experience of P&L responsibility, budget management, or internal resourcing
• Technically strong, with Revit/BIM awareness and a focus on compliance and buildability
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ambition to develop into a Director-level role as the team and business continue to grow
• Basic salary up to £5,000 depending on experience
• Generous car allowance (or company car option)
• Performance-related bonus
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Office-based role in a collaborative, commercially focused team
• Join a well-funded, expanding developer with a strong care-sector pipeline
• Lead and grow an internal architectural function with real autonomy
• Influence project strategy, delivery methods, and business outcomes
• Clear pathway to Director level for candidates who demonstrate leadership and commercial impact

• A fully qualified Architect with a minimum of 8 years’ post-Part III experience or a highly experienced senior level Technologist.
• Currently operating at Associate or Associate Director level, with experience of the responsibilities expected at this seniority — including leadership, delivery oversight, and client or stakeholder engagement
• Demonstrable experience in the delivery of residential, care, healthcare or supported living schemes
• Commercially astute, with experience of P&L responsibility, budget management, or internal resourcing
• Technically strong, with Revit/BIM awareness and a focus on compliance and buildability
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ambition to develop into a Director-level role as the team and business continue to grow

• Basic salary up to £75, 0 depending on experience
• Generous car allowance (or company car option)
• Performance-related bonus
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Office-based role in a collaborative, commercially focused team

• Join a well-funded, expanding developer with a strong care-sector pipeline
• Lead and grow an internal architectural function with real autonomy
• Influence project strategy, delivery methods, and business outcomes
• Clear pathway to Director level for candidates who demonstrate leadership and commercial impact

Apply via the link or contact Recruit Build for further information.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

About Bridewell

One of the most exciting prospects in the UK cyber security sector today, Bridewell is a leading cyber security services company specialising in protecting and transforming critical business functions for some of the world’s most trusted organisations. We are the trusted partner for operators of essential services and provide end-to-end cyber security capabilities that help our clients overcome their security challenges, allowing them to operate safely and securely.

Bridewell holds the Gold level, Investors in People award which we feel solidifies and reflects on the outstanding calibre that makes us truly one team.

Who are we looking for?

A passionate technology focused individual, with an honest and empathic approach to customer conversations. You will have hands on experience in Security Architecture and Cloud Security and can deliver comprehensive and robust security solutions to different audiences. You will have owned, led and developed end to end solution architectures for projects which have high security requirements.

What you’ll be doing:

This role sits within our Security Architecture and Cyber Consulting teams meaning you’ll get to work with a variety of clients across a range of industries including Financial Services, Critical National Infrastructure and Government. At the Senior Consultant level, you will be working with these clients to effectively deliver a range of Security Architecture projects.

• Subject matter expertise for security best practice, ensuring the maintenance of the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems and data.
• Supporting and advising on projects and change initiatives to ensure that there is no negative impact on security posture or client’s security policies, procedures, and architectural blueprints.
• Carrying out security architecture reviews and effectively reporting this to executive and key stakeholders.
• Working with a variety of client teams for the effective delivery of security architecture as a service.

• Cyber Security
• Hybrid Remote
• Permanent

• Subject matter expertise for security best practice, ensuring the maintenance of the confidentiality, integrity and availability of systems and data.
• Supporting and advising on projects and change initiatives to ensure that there is no negative impact on security posture or client’s security policies, procedures, and architectural blueprints.
• Carrying out security architecture reviews and effectively reporting this to executive and key stakeholders.
• Working with a variety of client teams for the effective delivery of security architecture as a service.

• Delivering and maintaining of {technical} enterprise security {solutions/architecture} for (but not limited to) the following areas:
• Identity and Access Management,
• Cloud Security – Azure, AWS or GCP,
• Network Security,
• DevSecOps,
• Security Monitoring & Remediation,
• Defense in Depth Security Architecture, particularly Zero Trust Security Architecture
• Knowledge of Secure Software Development Life Cycle best practices and architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or SABSA
• Strong understanding and knowledge of Information Security risk management tools and techniques
• Demonstrable knowledge of cyber security frameworks, including but not limited to: ISO27001, PCI-DSS, CIS Benchmarks, {Cloud Platform} Well Architected Frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience of designing and implementing enterprise security technology controls and platforms, following industry best practices.
• Experience of security governance and compliance across public, private, and government sectors
• Awareness and understanding of the Information Security threat landscape
• Deep understanding of Information Security solutions and controls
• Experience of Cloud security solutions and standards is highly advantageous

• 25 Days Holiday - Plus buy and sell options
• Flexible Working (around core office hours)
• Performance Incentive Bonus
• Company Pension
• Employee Shareholder Scheme
• Personal Day & Birthday Off - After 1 year of service
• Family Leave – After 1 year of service
• Enhanced Maternity based on length of service
• Dedicated Training Budget
• Life Assurance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme& Cycle to Work Scheme
• Private Healthcare (incl. Gym discounts and vison care)

To apply for this role, please complete the form below and upload your resume/ CV.

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Bridewell will provide a great career opportunity with continual development as well as the following a variety of benefits.
Here are just a few of our may benefits:

We provide a broad range of benefits to ensure our employees can access the health and wellbeing services they need. We do not have a performative work culture – if you are sick we will strongly encourage you to take time off.

In addition to your annual leave, we provide a number of additional days off for health, community and family reasons. You will also gain additional days off the longer you work at Bridewell.

We offer a variety of great benefits ranging from pension and competitivesalaries to share options and travel expenses.

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Job ID: 3045435 | AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch)

Are you a customer-obsessed builder with a passion for helping customers achieve their full potential? Do you have the business savvy, Data and AI tech skills necessary to help position AWS as the best cloud provider of choice for their Data and AI initiatives? Do you love building new strategic and data-driven businesses? Join the Worldwide Specialist Organization (WWSO) EMEA GTM Specialist team as a Sr. Manager for Data Specialists Solutions Architects in EMEA!

Location: UK London

The Worldwide Specialist Organization (WWSO) is part of AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS), which is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers, including public sector. We work backwards from our customers’ most complex, business-critical problems to build and execute go-to-market plans that turn AWS ideas into multi-billion-dollar businesses. WWSO teams include technical business development, specialist, and technical solutions architecture. As part of WWSO, you'll provide expertise across the entire customer life cycle, from accelerating the adoption of established businesses to developing ideas for new services. We pride ourselves on thinking big, delivering exceptional results for our customers, and working across AWS as #OneTeam.

Join the Worldwide Specialist Organization (WWSO) Data and AI EMEA GTM team as a Sr. Manager of Data Specialist Solutions Architects!

AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide, enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service, unmatched technology, and consistent support. We dive deep to understand each customer's unique challenges, then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success. This customer-first approach is how we built the world's most adopted cloud. Join us and help us grow.


Key job responsibilities
-Manage a team of SSAs for Data and AI
-Interact at the CxO/VP level, as well as developers and technical architects, to develop pipeline, secure lighthouse customers, drive top-line-revenue, and explore strategic partnerships.
-Develop and deploy sales motions and programs that leverage Field Sales teams, as well as technology and consulting partner channels.
-Collaborate with the Service and Technical teams to create solutions that solve customer problems, including reference architectures, patterns, automation, release plan.
-Collaborate with Marketing to develop and align digital marketing campaigns to drive awareness and demand.
-Technical Thought Leadership
-Hire, on-board, train, and develop new Specialist Solution Architects
-Educate customers on the value proposition of AWS, and participate in architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in the cloud
- Guide your team to find ways to scale tech knowledge via products, programs, and the AWS Field
-Capture and share best-practice knowledge amongst the AWS SA community
-Guide and motivate the development of whitepapers, datasheets, and other high-value customer facing guidance and best practices
-Become a trusted advisor within customer accounts to enable them to be “Cloud advocates”
-Act as a conduit and liaison between customers, service engineering teams and support

About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

About AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

- Experience in management of technical, enterprise customer facing resources or equivalent
- Experience architecting/operating solutions built on any cloud service provider like Azure, AWS, GCP, OCI, etc.
- Experience in infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking

- Experience architecting, migrating, transforming or modernizing customer requirements to the cloud
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

• Play a key role in a major technology transformation.
• FTSE 100 business, South West England, 2 days hybrid.

About Our Client

Our client is a FTSE 100 organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector, recognised for its commitment to innovation and operational excellence. The company has a strong emphasis on utilising technology to drive efficiency and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Job Description

• Develop and implement architectural strategies aligned with organisational goals, particularly in relation to data migration (Azure)
• Drive a comprehensive rationalisation of existing Applications estate
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure technology solutions meet business requirements.
• Oversee the design and integration of scalable, efficient systems and frameworks.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the architecture team, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, including AI, to enhance operational performance.
• Monitor the effectiveness of current architectural solutions and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on architectural projects and progress.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Interim should have:

• Proven experience in leading architectural projects within a complex, global, technology-driven environment, at "Chief Architect" level
• Expertise in designing and implementing scalable technology solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A solid understanding of industry compliance standards and regulations.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and inspire teams.

What's on Offer

• Competitive daily rate in the region of £1,200

The role is available to current employees within IT Services at the University of Leeds only

Interviews are expected to be held 16 September 2025

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you a skilled and experienced IT professional? Do you have the passion and drive to develop and deliver a high quality technical architecture service? Do you have experience of delivering customer service excellence and a commitment to developing and maintaining continuous service improvement in a changing landscape?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.

As we deliver an ambitious Digital Transformation, we are investing in our IT Service, which is key to developing our learning and research capability as we strive to collaborate across the globe, challenging global issues.

You will have the opportunity to join a technology focused department within the University with a passion for innovation and using the latest technology. You will be working in a fast-paced agile environment, working on architecting and implementing systems for a large complex organisation. You will have the opportunity to use different design patterns and styles within an ever-changing environment.

As the Deputy Head of Technical Architecture, partnering with other leaders, you will lead the Technical Architecture practice within the broader Strategy and Architecture function. You will help build and maintain the University’s Technical Architecture capability. You will work with other IT stakeholders, particularly within the IT Operations function, to establish and implement technical architecture direction. You will create and maintain a federated Technical Architecture practice comprising IT Operations architects and external contractors as well as internal Strategy & Architecture architects. You will embed good practice and develop and maintain the capabilities of the team, including documentation and maintenance of technical architecture standards and methods. You will be responsible for the recruitment and retention of technical architecture resources, and represent the Technical Architecture practice in engagements within the IT department and the wider University (e.g. Transformation Office). You will also contribute as a practicing Technical Architect both directly (typically during early phases of large programmes/projects) and by providing oversight, advice and guidance to technical architects in your group.

This candidate brief outlines the Deputy Head of Technical Architecture position. Appointment at Deputy Head of Technical Architecture level will include a structured development plan which once completed will enable the Deputy Head of Technical Architecture to be promoted to Head of Technical Architecture. The Deputy Head of Technical Architecture will be expected to undertake many of their duties with supervision and support from either the Director of Strategy and Architecture and/or other Heads of Function roles. Together with the structured development plan, this will help establish Deputy Head of Technical Architecture’s skills and experience in order that they will be eventually ready to progress to the full independent role of Head of Technical Architecture.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 21.6% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

If you are looking for a role to develop and deliver a high quality technical architecture service, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Alexander Rogers, Director of Strategy and Architecture

Job ID: 2828047 | Amazon Digital Services Private Limited

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for an experienced and motivated technologist who possess a unique balance of financial services industry knowledge, technical depth and strong interpersonal skills. As an industry specialist, AWS Principal Solutions Architect, you will work with some of the world’s largest financial services companies, AWS Sales and several other AWS teams to craft highly scalable, flexible and resilient cloud architectures that address industry business problems and accelerate the adoption of AWS services.

AWS Global Services includes experts from across AWS who help our customers design, build, operate, and secure their cloud environments. Customers innovate with AWS Professional Services, upskill with AWS Training and Certification, optimize with AWS Support and Managed Services, and meet objectives with AWS Security Assurance Services. Our expertise and emerging technologies include AWS Partners, AWS Sovereign Cloud, AWS International Product, and the Generative AI Innovation Center. You’ll join a diverse team of technical experts in dozens of countries who help customers achieve more with the AWS cloud.

AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.
Financial Services Solutions Architects are viewed as experts in their domain, and support customer engagements when those engagements require deep industry expertise, and a keen understanding of architectural and technical requirements. The Solutions Architects will influence the definition of the technical strategy for their industries by:
• Identifying patterns
• Defining technical trends that can affect the industry
• Publishing reference architectures
• Building industry quickstarts and other development kits
• Collecting technical best practices in the industry
• Establish credibility in sales cycles for AWS services by collaborating with field sales teams and customers to help design and build solutions that help solve customers’ business problems

The ideal candidate will have worked as a solutions architect within a Financial Services company or an industry solution vendors or system integrators. They will have demonstrated industry solutions expertise. They also will have an understanding of various software development methodologies, including cloud DevOps.



Key job responsibilities

• With the broader Financial Services team, develop technical elements of the strategic plan for accelerating adoption of AWS across the industry
• You will be responsible for establishing technical credibility in the sales cycle (personally or with the broader technical team) by supporting discussions across our Financial Services customers and partners
• Educate customers of all sizes on the value proposition of AWS within Financial Services, and participate in deep architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in the cloud
• Capture and share best-practice knowledge amongst the AWS solutions architect community
• Author or otherwise contribute to AWS customer-facing publications such as whitepapers
• Build deep relationships with senior technical individuals within customers to enable them to be cloud advocates
• Act as a technical liaison between customers, service engineering teams and support
• Serve as a technical domain expert on deploying Financial Services industry workloads and applications on AWS
• Architect solutions leveraging AWS technology, including solution development and potentially demonstrate technical feasibility through mechanisms including proof-of-concepts and/or prototypes
• Travel may be required for this role, up to 25%


About the team
Diverse Experiences: AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job below, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth - We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance - We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent
- Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences and at C-level, including training, workshops, publications
- Experience working in Financial Services organizations and implementing solutions in a regulated environment; driving technical and/or organizational change of significant complexity.
- Experience working as an architect, designing and implementing large-scale solutions in the Financial Services industry.
- Solid understanding of virtualization and/or cloud computing technologies.

- Knowledge of distributed systems design and implementation or equivalent
- Knowledge of presentations and whiteboarding skills with a high degree of comfort speaking with internal and external executives, IT management, and developers
- Experience architecting, migrating, transforming or modernizing customer requirements to the cloud
- A strong understanding of AWS or other large-scale cloud services providers, and cloud-based services and delivery modes (Iaas, PaaS, SaaS)
- Deep experience with FSI-related applications, such as core insurance or banking systems, or big data architectures
- The ability to deal with ambiguity and work in a virtual team environment
- AWS certifications

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status.

Head of Strategic Programmes Architecture

UK, London

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We invent the new to help the world move forwards. Combining powerful analytics and deeper insights with bigger ideas and innovative solutions, we free up our clients’ potential, thereby fulfilling our own. Take it seriously.

Make it fun. Know it matters.

This role will lead the architecture for strategic programmes within AXA XL. Being the lead architect for the largest and most complex programmes that deliver business transformation this role will need to drive an architecture vision for the programme that then is translated into execution and aligns to the broader enterprise architecture.

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Designated technical expert, providing thought leadership and accountability for the architecture of strategic programmes across the Apps, Data, Integration, Infra and Security domains
• Inspire and provide leadership on architectural challenges affecting strategic programmesarchitecture. Evaluate and identify IT-related risks; propose steps to address IT risks and improve programme effectiveness.
• Cultivate effective relationships with business stakeholders, and create and execute compelling and effective communication strategies for informing on architectural processes and outcomes
• Stay abreast of the latest technologies and leverage them as they apply to strategic programmes
• Drive transformative change within the organisation enabling the business transformation through the application of tech and data
• Ensures AXA XL’s technology strategy is aligned with its business goals; guide and expand the AXA XL target architecture; distill and convey the key technology strategy and target architecture messages for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fully understand and be considerate of requirements from DPO, Regulatory/Compliance and Social Consultations.
• Lead the development and deployment of Strategic Architecture for specified programmes
• Lead the Strategic Programmes architecture team and co-ordinate resources from other BAU architecture teams involved in delivery of the strategic programmes
• Ensure architectural alignment across the Strategic Programmes portfolio of initiatives
• Responsible for ensuring that architecture governance is suitably applied to the programme and that it complies with all Group governance including: Group Architecture Review Board and Strategic Programme Governance
• Lead the architecture interface with Group CTO on relevant programmes and other group functions as required

You will report to the Chief Technology Officer.

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Demonstrates leadership courage. Coaches, trains, sets expectations, empowers, evaluates and holds people accountable for delivery, both within and beyond the Strategic Programmes architecture team.
• Collaborates with other architects, delivery teams, partners and customers to build consensus and ensure that delivered solutions align to the target architecture.
• Partners with key technology vendors to ensure appropriate support to AXA XL, both in design and delivery of solutions.
• Maintains a broad understanding across apps, data, infrastructure and security domains with depth in at least one area
• Advises on enterprise architecture landscape, target architecture and technology strategy. Evaluates new technologies in context of both business objectives and target architecture.
• Models and maps business and technology capabilities. Creates current state, interim state and target state architecture diagrams.
• Effective problem-solving skills; the ability to analyse problems and develop actionable and appropriate plans quickly.
• Excellent ability to communicate (verbal and written); builds narratives that convey the value of complex architectural changes, reduce resistance, and secure buy-in across varied stakeholders.
• Ability to make appropriate recommendations and ‘own’ decisions.
• A natural enthusiasm for and overall broad knowledge of a range of technologies. A keen interest in emerging technology is certainly desirable.
• Solid track record of addressing customer and architectural needs through innovative use of technology
• A deep understanding of modern architectural and engineering practices
• Sound business and technology knowledge with commercial awareness and an understanding of Financial Services markets, customers and technologies

Inclusion

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe.
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Total Rewards

AXA XL’s Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do.

We’re committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far-reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability.

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Who We Are About Stripe

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world's largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career.

The Solutions Architects (Revenue Suite) team is dedicated to being trusted partners to Stripe customers, partners, and product/engineering teams. We focus on understanding our customers' needs and helping them achieve their business goals through our suite of revenue management solutions. Our team develops shared visions, establishes joint accountability, and prioritizes long-term success for our customers. We recognize that every customer's success increases the GDP of the internet and accelerates Stripe's growth.

What You'll Do

As the Manager of Solutions Architects, you will have a significant impact on Stripe's future success. You will be responsible for strategic leadership and management oversight of the Solutions Architects team across EMEA and APAC, with a focus on our billing and revenue recognition solutions. This role combines deep product expertise with regional leadership, positioning you to drive Stripe's success across these vast and diverse markets.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute Stripe's technical sales strategy for our revenue suite in collaboration with sales leaders, marketing, professional services, GTM partner team, and product engineering.
  
• Build repeatable playbooks and define execution best practices for our billing and revenue recognition offerings.
  
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and inspire team members to do the best work of their careers, focusing on deep domain expertise in billing and revenue recognition.
  
• Influence the mindset of CXOs, developers, architects, and other technical decision-makers, helping shape their long-term architectural direction for revenue management.
  
• Champion the voice of our customers and influence product direction and priorities within the revenue management ecosystem.
  
• Partner with Sales, Professional Services, Support, and Product Engineering to guide the customer journey from business and technical discovery to successful adoption, value realization, and expansion.
  
• Drive thought leadership through presentations at EBCs, industry events, and by developing whitepapers and reference architectures focused on revenue management best practices.
  
• Foster cross-regional collaboration and knowledge sharing between EMEA and APAC teams to ensure consistent excellence across both regions.
  

Who you are

If you're passionate about people, ideas, and embracing the unknown; if you see setbacks as chances to learn and grow; and if you believe in the power of focused effort to drive progress—then this is the place for you! At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.

Minimum Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in a technical sales role (e.g., Solutions Architect/Consultant), including 10+ years in a technical Pre-Sales leadership position, with a focus on billing, revenue recognition, or related financial solutions.
  
• Proven experience as a first-line leader, managing individual contributors and recruiting/developing high-performance teams selling technology solutions to global companies.
  
• Demonstrated track record of building and leading world-class solution architecture teams, ideally in SaaS or consumption-based businesses.
  
• Deep understanding of subscription models, billing systems, and revenue recognition principles.
  
• Strong understanding of developing human-centric CX experiences, enterprise systems, and architecture, particularly in the context of revenue management.
  
• Experience working across different regions or cultures, specifically in EMEA and APAC markets.
  
• Passionate about coaching and developing others to their highest potential, with strong people management skills.
  
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex revenue management concepts to diverse audiences.
  
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for communicating and collaborating with both business and technical stakeholders at all levels within an organization.
  
• Strong executive presence and ability to foster deep relationships with customers, particularly in the context of revenue solutions.
  
• Self-starter who is adaptable and flexible, able to work and thrive in a highly dynamic environment.
  
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.
  

Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in our Bucharest, Romania site have an 80% in-office expectation, and those in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico and Bengaluru, India work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.

The annual salary range for this role in the primary location is £152,500 - £228,700. This range may change if you are hired in another location. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings (“OTE”) range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and specific location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the primary location may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Specific benefits and details about what compensation is included in the salary range listed above will vary depending on the applicant’s location and can be discussed in more detail during the interview process. Benefits/additional compensation for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; retirement plans; health benefits; and wellness stipends.

Office locations

London, or Dublin HQ

Team

Solutions Architect

Job type

Full time

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