Solution Architect at Vanquis

Bradford, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Salesforce Solution Architect, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Financial Services Cloud, Data Model, Salesforce Integration Patterns, APIs, Agile Delivery Methodologies, Apex, LWC, Automation, Security, Compliance Requirements, Mentoring, Collaboration, Design Principles

Industry

Financial Services

Description

The Vacancy Title: Salesforce Solution Architect Contract Type: Permanent Location: Bradford, Chatham, London, Petersfield Working Pattern: Hybrid—typically a couple of days a week in the office. Part-time or flexible arrangements are considered to support work-life balance. A fear of losing your current working flexibility shouldn't hinder you from applying for new opportunities, which is why we aim to match your existing flexible working arrangements where possible. What We Offer We don't just care about your work, we care about your health, wellbeing and life outside your working hours. That’s why we offer we offer flexibility, empathy, and a wide range of resources to help you navigate life’s ups and downs and feel your best. We encourage you to take ownership of your work-life blend, support others and make time to prioritise your wellbeing, our benefits include: Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (rising to 30 with service), and tailor your time off by buying or selling up to 5 extra days. Plus, with our flexible bank holiday policy, you can swap up to 4 days to celebrate what matters most to you—whether that’s skipping Easter or switching up your Christmas plans. Pension: We’ll boost your future with up to 10% employer contributions—because your tomorrow matters Enhanced Leave: Enhanced maternity (post-probation) and 4 weeks paternity leave to paid neonatal and carers leave – we’ve got your back when it matters most. Workations: Why not take your laptop somewhere sunny? Work abroad for up to 20 days a year in approved countries. Yes, really. Paid Birthday Leave: Your birthday, your rules—take the day off and celebrate in style! Volunteering: 2 paid days a year to volunteer for a cause close to your heart. Learning & Development: Access to Learning for all colleagues – because your growth matters. Financial Wellbeing: Stay on top of your finances with a free Snoop Premium subscription. Healthcare: Take care of your wellbeing with our easy self-pay Denplan scheme for dental care and feel confident knowing you can also choose Private Medical Insurance for extra reassurance when it matters most. You and your Team This is your opportunity to join us as a Salesforce Solution Architect, where you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering scalable, robust, and innovative Salesforce solutions. You’ll work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and solution architects across the organisation, ensuring that every design drives meaningful outcomes for our customers, colleagues, and the business. We’ll also invest in your growth: you’ll have the chance to attend official Salesforce and Microsoft training courses, and collaborate with a wider community of architects to continuously develop your expertise. What’s in it for you A supportive, inclusive, and diverse team culture where collaboration and knowledge sharing are valued. The opportunity to attend official Salesforce and Microsoft training courses. The chance to work alongside experienced solution architects and play a leading role in digital transformation initiatives. The scope to design solutions that deliver positive outcomes for customers, colleagues, and the organisation. As a Salesforce Solution Architect, you will: Design cross-domain, end-to-end Salesforce solutions that align with business requirements, architectural principles, and industry best practice. Create and maintain solution design artefacts, from early discovery through to Technical Design Authority approval. Ensure designs incorporate functional, non-functional, regulatory, and security requirements. Collaborate with Enterprise, Domain, and Solution Architects, as well as IT, Change, and InfoSec teams. Provide mentoring and support to Associate Solution Architects. Drive efficiencies through the use of standards, frameworks, and shared best practices. What We’re Looking For Experience as a Salesforce Solution Architect (or equivalent senior Salesforce role). Experience within the financial services sector and understanding of relevant compliance requirements. Deep knowledge of Sales Cloud and Service Cloud; hands-on experience with Marketing Cloud. Exposure to Financial Services Cloud (FSC), with an understanding of its data model and features. Strong grasp of Salesforce platform fundamentals: data model, security/sharing, automation (Flows, Process Builder), Apex, and LWC. Experience with Salesforce integration patterns and APIs (REST, SOAP). Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies. Salesforce Certified Application Architect (essential). Offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including credit, fraud, and employment references. Who we are At Vanquis, we have a simple purpose: to deliver caring banking so our customers can make the most of life’s opportunities. Established in 1880, we’re now a FTSE All Share company and leading specialist bank. We lend responsibly, providing tailored products and services to over 1.7 million UK customers. We see ourselves as the bank that’s got your back. Vanquis has been named one of the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers 2025, ranking in the top 50 nationwide and seventh in Banking and Financial Services. This recognition is based on independent employee feedback, reflecting our strong workplace culture, career growth opportunities, and commitment to our people. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and actively support the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, and military families. We take care of our colleagues as well as our customers, we are creating a workplace where everyone feels connected, valued, empowered and rewarded– all guided by our four core values – caring for people, pulling together, finding better ways and getting the right things done. Rewarding our colleagues goes beyond pay. We’re building a culture where everyone feels valued, motivated, and proud. Alongside competitive salaries, we offer meaningful benefits, annual salary reviews, a discretionary bonus scheme and evolving recognition. We care about your career and ambitions just as much as you do, offering tools, guidance and opportunities to help you grow. Take ownership, stay curious and we’ll match your ambition with unique experiences, hands-on learning and tailored development to support your career journey. Equal Opportunities Vanquis Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace everyone’s unique strengths and identities. No matter your background, identity, or experience, you are welcome here. We believe diversity enriches our teams and helps us better support our customers. If there’s anything we can do to support you during the recruitment process—whether that’s a different format of the application or additional assistance—please contact us at careers@vanquis.com. What We Offer We don't just care about your work, we care about your health, wellbeing and life outside your working hours. That’s why we offer we offer flexibility, empathy, and a wide range of resources to help you navigate life’s ups and downs and feel your best. We encourage you to take ownership of your work-life blend, support others and make time to prioritise your wellbeing, our benefits include: Holidays: 25 days of annual leave (rising to 30 with service), and tailor your time off by buying or selling up to 5 extra days. Plus, with our flexible bank holiday policy, you can swap up to 4 days to celebrate what matters most to you—whether that’s skipping Easter or switching up your Christmas plans. Pension: We’ll boost your future with up to 10% employer contributions—because your tomorrow matters. Enhanced Leave: Enhanced maternity (post-probation) and 4 weeks paternity leave to paid neonatal and carers leave – we’ve got your back when it matters most. Workations: Why not take your laptop somewhere sunny? Work abroad for up to 20 days a year in approved countries. Yes, really. Paid Birthday Leave: Your birthday, your rules—take the day off and celebrate in style! Volunteering: 2 paid days a year to volunteer for a cause close to your heart. Learning & Development: Access to Learning for all colleagues – because your growth matters. Financial Wellbeing: Stay on top of your finances with a free Snoop Premium subscription. Healthcare: Take care of your wellbeing with our easy self-pay Denplan scheme for dental care and feel confident knowing you can also choose Private Medical Insurance for extra reassurance when it matters most. The Benefits Competitive base salary and rewards Private Medical Insurance 25 days holiday entitlement one day accrued for each year of service (max 30 days) Defined contribution pension scheme Discretionary bonus scheme Perks at Work A perks platform of over 30,000 unique discounts Volunteering 2 paid days to support a charity of your choice Flexible, hybrid, & dynamic working policies Personal & career development opportunities Monthly and Quarterly Colleague Socials Discounted gym membership BUPA GP Service Workplace Gallery Documents

Responsibilities

As a Salesforce Solution Architect, you will design and deliver scalable Salesforce solutions while collaborating with various stakeholders. You will ensure that designs meet functional, non-functional, regulatory, and security requirements.