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# Technology Solutions Architect (Data)

- **Company:** Yorkshire Building Society
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Distributed Systems, Industry Standard Architecture, Togaf, Data Management
- **Published:** July 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=958bf80cf186fe62

## About the Role

You'll be an experienced architect with a strong background in data platforms, analytics or AI technologies and a passion for delivering business value through technology. [

 * Proven experience in solution architecture within complex technology environments
 * Strong understanding of modern data architectures, cloud technologies and analytics platforms
 * Experience designing solutions that enable data-driven decision-making and enterprise insight
 * Knowledge of architectural frameworks, patterns and best practices, including cloud and distributed systems
 * Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
 * Analytical and strategic mindset, with the ability to balance immediate delivery needs with long-term architectural goals
 * TOGAF certified, or equivalent architecture qualification and experience

## Description

As a Solutions Architect, you'll design and deliver innovative technology solutions, using your expertise in Data and AI to support strategic business outcomes.

 * Translate business requirements into high-quality solution designs that align with enterprise and technology strategy
 * Lead the design of modern data and analytics solutions, supporting enterprise-wide insight and decision-making
 * Collaborate with business, engineering and architecture teams to shape solutions that meet operational and strategic objectives
 * Ensure adherence to architectural standards, governance, principles and patterns across all solutions
 * Drive consistency, reuse and simplification across the technology estate through effective architecture practices
 * Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to enhance data, reporting and AI capabilities
 * Contribute to architectural best practices, reference architectures and technology roadmaps


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