Senior Solutions Architect.

Position: Senior Solutions Architect - HYBRID (2 days on site)

About Us: We are actively seeking a seasoned Senior Solutions Architect to join a leading UK-based organization. This organization plays a central role as a communication service provider, and they are at the forefront of innovative technology solutions.

Responsibilities: As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will take on the role of Design Lead for CTO Programmes, overseeing the development, maintenance, and presentation of end-to-end architecture. Your responsibilities will include:

• Owning the end-to-end architecture of programs, providing leadership to other domain architects.
• Ensuring cohesive integration of designs across applications, data, infrastructure, security, and service domains.
• Developing and presenting key design artifacts, including High-Level Designs, Low-Level Designs, and Interface Specifications.
• Creating roadmaps that adopt or design new functionality to support market evolution.
• Ensuring service design aligns with common standards, controls, and the client's target operating model.
• Providing input to the technology roadmap and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Assuring adherence to standards by Service Providers and overseeing technical content within the Programme Design Authority.
• Applying a Systems Engineering approach to implementation projects and operational changes.
• Assuring Service Providers' designs and working closely with Program leadership to engage with senior stakeholders on solution designs.

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience leading design activities for complex, multi-technology solutions.
• Proficiency in multiple architectural domains, with a focus on applications and infrastructure, including Cloud adoption.
• Ability to understand and articulate the bigger picture while delving into details when necessary.
• Knowledge of key technology risks and experience in applying architectural tools and methods.
• Ownership of ideas from inception to delivery.
• Client-facing experience within a regulatory context.
• Strong relationship-building skills across all organizational levels.
• Self-starting individual with effective time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Desirable Skills and Experiences:

• Knowledge of the Smart Meter Implementation Programme (SMETS1/SMETS2).
• Understanding of the energy industry.
• Established relationships with DESNZ, Ofgem, and Industry representatives.
• Knowledge of Smart Energy Code and Licence Conditions.
• Experience in mission-critical, transformation, and publicly visible change programmes.

Benefits of Joining:

• Competitive salary: £75,000-£80,000.
• Bonus scheme (20%).
• Car allowance (10%).
• Pension plan.
• Private medical insurance.
• Extensive personal development and training opportunities.
• Hybrid working: Option to work 1 to 3 days in the office.
• Flexible holidays: Opportunity to increase your standard 25 days by purchasing extra days.
• Dental plan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Complimentary Headspace membership: mindfulness app.
• Season ticket travel loan.
• Charity days.
• Retail discounts.
• Discounted gym membership.
• RAC discount.
• Income protection scheme.