Description
Build the Salesforce solutions powering the next chapter of Vanquis
We've invested heavily in modernising our technology landscape and creating the foundations for a more connected, digital customer experience. The opportunity now is to maximise the value of our Salesforce ecosystem and shape how it evolves across the business.
As a Lead Salesforce Solution Architect, you'll design and deliver scalable, enterprise-wide Salesforce solutions, bridging business needs and technical delivery. You'll influence strategic technology decisions, work across multiple domains and help shape the future architecture landscape at Vanquis.
There's More to the Story
This role is just one part of a much bigger transformation. Explore our Technology & Change careers page to meet the teams, discover our technology journey and see how you can help shape what's next.
How you'll make an impact
You'll...
- Design major end-to-end Salesforce solutions across multiple business domains
- Partner with Product Owners, Technical Leads, Business Analysts and Engineering teams
- Define architecture standards, documentation, data models and technical designs
- Drive alignment between business strategy, regulatory requirements and technology solutions
- Act as a trusted Salesforce subject matter expert and mentor
- Champion sustainable architecture and technical debt management
So that...
- Technology investments support both current and future business needs
- Requirements are translated into scalable and deliverable architectural solutions
- Delivery teams have clear guidance and governance throughout implementation
- Solutions remain compliant, resilient and commercially effective
- Teams benefit from best practice, coaching and stronger technical capability
- Long-term platform stability, efficiency and value are maintained
Why this role matters
Technology & Change is a strategic priority for Vanquis. As we continue to invest in digital capabilities and customer experience, Salesforce plays a critical role in enabling business transformation. This role sits at the heart of that journey, ensuring Salesforce solutions are scalable, secure and aligned with our enterprise architecture principles.
You'll work closely with Enterprise Architects, Domain Architects, Product Owners, Technical Leads, Engineering Leads and delivery teams to drive meaningful business outcomes.
Our Architecture approach
- Automation first
- Repetitive tasks should be automated wherever possible.
- Secure by design
- Security is built into how we engineer solutions.
- Shared ownership
- Teams collaborate from design through to support.
- Continuous improvement
- We challenge existing ways of working and seek better solutions.
- Continuous learning
- We invest in developing skills, knowledge and capability.
Salesforce technology landscape
Salesforce Platform
- Sales Cloud
- Service Cloud
- Financial Services Cloud
- Marketing Cloud
- Experience Cloud and Data Cloud
Integration and Delivery
- REST and SOAP APIs
- MuleSoft
- Integration patterns
- Agile delivery
- Mobile application connectivity and identity solutions
Essential experience
- Significant experience as a Salesforce Solution Architect or similar senior architecture role
- Strong expertise across Salesforce Sales Cloud and Service Cloud
- Experience designing enterprise-scale Salesforce solutions and integrations
- Knowledge of Financial Services Cloud and Salesforce architecture best practice
- Experience engaging senior stakeholders and leading architectural decision-making
- Strong understanding of Salesforce security, automation, Apex and Lightning Web Components
- Experience working within Agile delivery environments
- Salesforce Certified Application Architect certification
Useful, but not essential
- Salesforce Certified Technical Architect
- Accredited Financial Services Cloud Professional
- Sales Cloud Consultant certification
- Experience Cloud Consultant certification
- Data Cloud Consultant certification
- Experience within financial services and regulated environments
- Experience working with MuleSoft and complex integration ecosystems
Career development
As Vanquis continues to strengthen its enterprise architecture capability, you'll have opportunities to influence architecture strategy, shape technology standards, mentor technical teams and expand your expertise across Salesforce, digital channels, integration technologies and enterprise architecture disciplines.
Why Vanquis?
Benefits & Culture
- Award-Winning Employer
- Great Place to Work Certified • Financial Times Best Employers 2025 & 2026 • Armed Forces Friendly Employer, Bronze.
- Flexible Hybrid Working
- A balanced approach to office and home working.
- Inclusive Culture
- A workplace where colleagues are supported, respected and encouraged to be themselves.
- Up to 10% Pension Contribution
- Helping you plan and prepare for the future
- 25–30 Days Annual Leave
- Time away to rest, reset and recharge.
Learning & Wellbeing
- LinkedIn Learning
- Access to learning resources to support your growth and development.
- Two Volunteering Days
- Paid time to support causes that matter to you.
- Enhanced Family Leave
- Supporting colleagues through important life moments.
- Paid Birthday Leave
- An extra day off to celebrate you.
- Career Development Opportunities
- Support to build skills, grow your career and shape what comes next.
Ready to shape what's next?
If you're looking for an operational strategy role where you can improve customer journeys, influence senior decisions and see the impact of your work, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your experience to Vanquis and make your next career move one that shapes what comes next.
The Next Chapter Starts With You.
Recruitment agency information
Our Talent Acquisition team manages all recruitment activity directly. We work with approved recruitment partners where additional support is required. Unsolicited CVs submitted without prior agreement from Vanquis Talent Acquisition will be considered direct applications and no agency fees will be payable.
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