Principal Architect for CTO IP&I, Lloyds
£124.7-146.7k
Plus an annual bonus award, subject to Group performance and Share schemes including free shares
More information about location
2 days a week in office
Retail and commercial bank
Open for applications
Retail and commercial bank
1001+ employees
Open for applications
£124.7-146.7k
Plus an annual bonus award, subject to Group performance and Share schemes including free shares
More information about location
2 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To support families and businesses, helping them to take the next step, whatever that may be.
Role
Who you are
- We’re looking for a candidate who can combine a mix of business acumen, technical prowess, architectural expertise, and personal skills to support our platform from an architectural perspective
- A proven track record in a Principal Architect role, having successfully set the architecture vision and strategy, is essential
- Gravitas and impact to operate at a director level. You’ll use strong storytelling skills, both written and verbally, in how you present your communication recommendations in line with priorities
- Experience in business skills such as corporate governance, business control, solution development, and design
- Detailed technology knowledge across various topics including (but not limited to) domain driven models, microservices, event-driven design, hybrid cloud deployment models, cloud service provider technologies, CRM, business process management, devops, CI/CD, modern data paradigms, cyber security, resilience by design and sustainability
- You've worked in established complex organisations with large customer bases so have a good appreciation of the non-functional considerations and crafting systems accordingly
- Architectural expertise, including feasibility assessments and road-mapping
- Personal strengths: agile mindset, digital approach, strong communication, leadership, and alignment with company values
What the job involves
- An excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal Lead Architect for our Chief Technology Office (CTO) Insurance, Pensions & Investments (IP&I) team
- In this pivotal role, you’ll define, uphold, and communicate the Technology Strategy to support the Group’s vision and strategic goals
- With a clear focus on the capabilities needed for long-term success, you’ll align our Technology agenda with the Group’s overarching strategy
- This opportunity is specifically aligned to our Insurance, Pensions & Investments Business Unit, an essential part of the Group’s growth strategy
- Our mission here is to financially empower the UK by deepening relationships with customers, future-proofing their finances, and protecting them from the unexpected
- This includes various products like General and Protection Insurance, direct-to-customer services, advisor-led and employer pensions, annuities, and investment products
- Propose and drive the strategic direction of architecture for IP&I
- Act as a trusted advisor and internal consultant to Technology and Business Platform Leads
- Combine corporate governance, business control, and developing business solutions
- Utilise technical skills in Public and Private Cloud, APIs, Traditional hosting, and event-driven architectures
- Create feasibility assessments and roadmaps
- Embody an agile and digital mindset while demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills
- We’re on an exciting journey and there couldn’t be a better time to join us. The investments we’re making in our people, data, and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive
Application process
- End Date: Monday 10 November 2025
Our take
Lloyds Bank, part of Lloyds Banking Group, began operations back in 1765 and is nowadays one of the UK’s leading retail and commercial banks. As with many leading banks, the company has dealt with its share of controversy – including for its handling of PPI complaints in 2015, and the 2009 European Commission ruling that forced it to part ways with TSB – but it has nonetheless stood the test of time and worked to build back its public reputation in the wake of these setbacks.
Of the company’s 26 million customers, over 18 million of them are online, making it the largest UK digital bank. As part of its ongoing digital transformation, the company is seeking to put the cloud at the front of its services and systems, and has cited intentions to invest heavily in overhauling its current technology infrastructure. All this seeks to serve the modern banking customer, and to compete with the fast-increasing number of alternative banking options appearing on the market.
Recently, Lloyds Bank has shown great interest in facilitating innovation in the industry, joining as a partner on FinTech Action Labs (a FinTech accelerator programme) to bring its industry expertise to early-stage FinTechs. As well as investment in digital transformation and AI, the company is enhancing its wealth product and corporate banking offerings, as well as expanding its partnerships with digital banking companies.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-1% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Flex cash: This is 4% of your basic salary and can be used to spend on the benefits of your choice, or you can choose to take it as a cash top up in your monthly salary.
- A generous holiday allowance: You’ll be eligible for a minimum of 22 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), rising to 30 days based on length of service and grade.
- A flexible way of working: Whether you want flexibility over your location or when you log on, together we can create an approach that works for you and for the business.
- Family leave: Up to 63 weeks of maternity or adoption leave. Statutory maternity or adoption pay is available for 39 weeks, and 20 weeks will be enhanced to the equivalent of full pay. Partners can have six weeks of fully paid paternity leave.
- Health insurance: Our company funded Private Medical Benefit provides all colleagues with access to good quality medical care, including accommodation, nursing care and specialist advice.
- Colleague Offers: Get discounts on everything from electrical items to cinema tickets and weekly food shopping. You can share this benefit with up to ten family members or friends.
- Financial products: Take advantage of our great financial products, some at a discounted rate, including current accounts, home and car insurance and loans.
- Share plans: Participate in Sharematch and receive matching shares of up to £45 a month from the company, and you can choose to participate in Sharesave, our combined savings and share option plan.
- Pension: We offer a generous pension plan, with all joiners being automatically enrolled in our 'Your Tomorrow' scheme. You can decide how much you save and get a say in where your contributions are invested.
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
Charlie Nunn
(Group Chief Executive, not founder)Spent nine years at HSBC, including as Group Head of Wealth Management and Digital, and as CEO of Wealth and Personal Banking.
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