Architect – JR-24035831 – Bromley, , United Kingdom

Bank of America

Job Description:Job Title: ArchitectCorporate Title: Up to Vice PresidentLocation:  BromleyCompany Overview:At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection.  Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!Location Overview:Join our bustling Bromley office, situated in one of London’s greenest boroughs. Here you’ll  find plentiful and easy commuting routes, with central London just 15 minutes away by train.Responsibilities:Supports for end-to-end infrastructure technology projects for coordinating the requirements, design of servers, network and storage for Bank of America projectsRole has matrix execution responsibility across all technology organizations and the line of business as well as LOBManages multiple projects or a single complex projectPartners with Program and Project Managers and SMEs to create business requirements for technology solutions. Assists with technology estimates, manages low to moderate complexity technology solutions for projects to a full-scale deployment in a live environmentUse the right questions and tools to uncover root causes to business challenges, identify opportunities, and make recommendationsLook to simplify and standardise application stack and remove developer customisationWhat we are looking for:Required SkillsExtensive experience in some or all of Distributed Operating Systems, Databases, Middleware, Mainframe and Data NetworksExperience of large scale complex projectsSoft SkillsExcellent written and oral communication skills and relationship building skillsExperience providing end to end design guidance and oversight for large scale initiativesAbility to lead a team through technical challenges both tactically and strategicallyExperience translating product roadmaps and key technical strategies and directionTechnical aptitude – has the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies, applicationsA Self-motivated, hands-on, driven individualSkills that will help:Strategic Thinking: Strategic vision, Business knowledge, Innovation & CreativityBusiness Results: Client relationships, Analytical ability, Execution, Change leadershipPeople Leadership: Talent building, Meritocracy, Team Leadership, Collaboration, Responsible Corporate CitizenshipPersonal Effectiveness: Communication, decisiveness, Energy & drive, courage, characterBenefits of working at Bank of America:UKPrivate healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partnerCompetitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annumThe ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday mattersAbility to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contributionOpportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.Bank of America:Good conduct and sound judgment is crucial to our long term success. It’s important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio-economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.