Tesco Bank prides itself on their range of simple and convenient retail banking and insurance products designed specifically to meet the needs of Tesco customers. They believe that every little help makes a big difference, and by putting the customer first and rewarding their loyalty, they are offering something they believe every bank should.\n\nAMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.\n\nWe partner with Tesco Bank to support their contingent recruitment processes.

Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.\n\nOn behalf of Tesco Bank, AMS are now looking for a Solutions Architect for an initial contract length of 6-months. This is a hybrid role, with time split between remote working and the Edinburgh office (2 days a week).\n\nPurpose of the role:\n\nTesco Bank are seeking a Solution Architect to design and deliver scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions. The role bridges business needs with technical execution, ensuring that systems are aligned with organizational goals, with a strong focus on digital transformation, core platforms, and seamless 3rd‑party integrations.\n\nWhat you'll do:\n\nPartner with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.\nDesign end-to-end architectures across applications, data, and infrastructure.\nLead integration of 3rd‑party applications, APIs, and SaaS platforms into enterprise ecosystems.\nDefine and optimize core platform architectures (ERP, CRM, eCommerce, data platforms, cloud-native systems).\nDrive digital initiatives including modernization, automation, and customer experience enhancements.\nEvaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and frameworks (e.g., cloud services, integration technologies).\nCreate architectural blueprints, diagrams, and documentation.\nEnsure solutions meet performance, security, compliance, and scalability standards.\nGuide development teams, providing technical leadership and best practices.\nCollaborate with project managers to align delivery timelines with architecture goals.\nStay current with emerging technologies and assess their potential impact.The skills you'll need:\n\nProven experience as a Solution Architect.\nExpertise in system integration, APIs, microservices, and 3rd‑party connectors.\nSolid understanding of core enterprise platforms (ERP, CRM, CMS, eCommerce, data warehouses).\nExperience in digital transformation projects (cloud migration, automation, omnichannel solutions).\nStakeholder management skills.\nAbility to balance technical depth with business acumen.Why Tesco Bank?\n\nAt Tesco Bank everyone is welcome, we value our people and diverse teams and believe the variety of backgrounds and experiences make us stronger in achieving our goals.

It's important to us that we make sure you're supported by your team and colleague networks every day, celebrating when it matters and helping you to be the best version of yourself. The people make Tesco Bank, and we take pride in what we achieve together.\n\nNext steps:\n\nIf you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.\n\nOur client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.\n\nPlease note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS