Enterprise Solutions Architect

Our client is a not-for-profit energy organisation that works in a close relationship with the government and is integral to the economy. This is a new opportunity which has been created to support a currently established team to take them to the next level. We are now looking an Enterprise Architect to join their busy and growing team. Enterprise Architect Canary Wharf – hybrid with 3 days per week working from home. £90-109K plus bonus and excellent benefits package. To be successful in this role: You will be a confident Enterprise Architect with a background in software development. You will be able to demonstrate growth from developing and building architecture with management. Other requirements for this role include: A Bachelor's / Master’s degree in a STEM subject 2 years Enterprise or Solutions Architecture experience for corporate functions 2 years of line management experience (postholder will manage 3-5 reports) Process-oriented and with significant experience of Cloud technologies Expertise working as a Software Engineer / Developer who has built software solutions Knowledge of programming languages (i.e. Python, Java, React, etc.) and infrastructure technologies (Azure, AWS, Terraform, Docker containers, etc) Any start up experience and building from scratch would be of particular interest An understanding of UX/UI practices and tools would be desirable but is not essential Job role and responsibilities: As and Enterprise Architect, you will shape the technology architecture for corporate functions and contribute to the technology roadmap aligned with business objectives. This involves managing a group of Solution Architects who deliver solutions to main stakeholders such as Operations, Analytics and Delivery teams. These teams are composed of a mix-skill group of in-house Developers, Data Engineers, Scrum masters, and UX/UI designers, plus outsourcing partners working in a matrix-managed technology environment. Other responsibilities for this role include: Leading transformational delivery solutions towards a digital-first philosophy and growing systems and tech services Working closely with Senior Managers and key stakeholders across the business to drive collaboration and communication between various teams Working with Architecture, Infrastructure, Delivery and Data teams to drive decision-making processes that translate into highly technical documentation Documenting the technical and data architecture of the “as-is” and “to-be” solutions Ensuring that solutions proposed by a project meet the strategic objectives of the product or service Documenting the non-functional requirements across the different solutions Accountable for ensuring chosen solutions meet the business, functional and non-functional requirements Documenting the technology landscape, interfaces and data flow Supporting solution ownership within the business operating model Ensuring that any project delivery meets the architecture strategy and policies Developing and maintaining a clear roadmap for adopting new features Managing the technical risks across any project, product or service Line management/hiring/development of Solutions Architect(s) and administrative support Benefits: Attractive salary Hybrid working from home available – 2 days office/3 days home 8% Employer Pension Contribution 25 days annual leave Family friendly policies Access to work perks Recognition Schemes