Solutions Architect

POWWR are seeking a skilled Solutions Architect to join our team and define our technical solutions strategy, including the technology roadmap. This role is crucial for ensuring the robustness, scalability, and security of our software architecture. We are seeking a Solutions Architect with a strong background in APIs, service-oriented architectures, designing for scale and resiliency, integrations, and engineering best practices. You’ll join a collaborative team and work closely with various teams in the UK and overseas, including engineering, product, and operations, to support our technology-driven initiatives. Who is POWWR? POWWR provides advanced platforms and simple solutions for over 65 energy suppliers and more than 1,400 brokers across the United States and the United Kingdom . It empowers energy suppliers and brokers to grow their businesses and create a transparent, connected journey. The company was previously known as UD Group in the United Kingdom. What will you be doing? As our Solutions Architect you’ll be developing and implementing a comprehensive technical solutions strategy that aligns with company goals. You’ll be designing, documenting, and implementing architectures that contribute to the technology roadmap to ensure scalability, resiliency, and security best practices are followed in products and services. You’ll also be looking for you to: Drive a standards-based approach in service development and API publishing to support seamless integrations and ensure the engineering teams deliver best-in-class interfaces. Drive and lead proof of concept projects to construct data driven proofs that specific design concepts and strategies work as expected. Evaluate and integrate new technologies and tools to enhance our technical capabilities. Provide leadership and mentorship to the engineering team. Collaborate with business users to create architecture in alignment with business need Conduct regular reviews of systems and architectures to ensure they meet business and technical requirements. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. What are POWWR looking for? Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field or equivalent qualification/experience. Minimum of 8 years of experience in solutions architecture or a related role. Experience designing service-oriented and microservices/micro-frontends architectures. Experience with API design and management including RESTful, GraphQL and OpenAPI standards. Experience designing systems for scale and resiliency. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms: Azure (preferred), AWS, or Google Cloud. Proficiency in engineering best practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps. Proficiency with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Knowledge of integration patterns and practices. You'll be highly motivated, strong analytical skills, adept at problem solving and keen to work in a growing company. Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and collaborative skills are essential as you will be required to interact closely with internal and external stakeholders daily. In return, we offer? Competitive Salary 25 days plus bank holidays Cashplan 24/7 GP service Flexible working from home Death in Service Blended learning culture with individual learning plans to support you with career goals Company bonus scheme – awarded to high contribution in recognition. Annual company conferences & events Click "Apply" now. POWWR promotes an environment where everyone can bring their true authentic self to work and deliver their best work. We believe in equal opportunities and encourage applicants to apply to our open roles regardless of gender, marital status, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, neurodiversity, sexual orientation and/or age.