Technology Product Owner

Senior Technologist - Enterprise Platforms & Cloud (Contract)

Contract Length: 6 months
Location: UK - based anywhere / Remote
Sector: Retail Banking

We are seeking a Senior Technologist with deep knowledge of enterprise platforms and governance within a large-scale retail banking environment. This role is critical to delivering secure, compliant technology solutions while operating within strict regulatory and design governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a senior technical authority across enterprise platforms and identity services
• Provide deep expertise across:
  • Workday
  • Active Directory
  • PingFederate / corporate Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Bank-wide security policies and controls
• Navigate and manage internal governance processes, including:
  • Security approval submissions (4‑week SLA)
  • DPIA and GDPR reviews
  • Change freeze calendars
  • CTO design board submissions and approvals
• Design and support AWS cloud architectures within a regulated retail banking environment
• Act as the on‑shore liaison between UK stakeholders (People Technology, Digital Experience, CTO Office) and the India‑based build team
• Ensure clear alignment between architecture, security, delivery, and regulatory requirements
• Communicate complex technical and governance concepts clearly to senior stakeholders

Required Experience

• Senior technologist experience within a retail banking environment
• Proven hands‑on knowledge of Workday, Active Directory, PingFederate, and enterprise SSO
• Strong experience operating within security, privacy, and technology governance frameworks
• AWS cloud architecture experience in regulated environments
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Comfortable operating at pace in a highly visible, delivery‑focused role