Technology Solutions Architect

When it comes to innovation and achievement there are few organisations with a better track record. With over 250 aircraft flying over 800 routes to more than 30 countries, we’re the UK’s largest airline, the fourth largest in Europe and the tenth largest in the world. IT Architecture incorporates the Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Technical Architecture, Data Architecture, Cyber Security Architecture plus oversight of Principle Software Engineers working within our Technology & Product delivery teams. We own the overall direction of easyJet’s IT landscape across all domains, working in close collaboration with colleagues across IT and the broader business. We also play a leading role in developing complex IT solutions which have cross-functional impact, implement new technology / architecture approaches etc.

We're looking for a Solution Architect to join our growing Solution Architecture team. You will work closely with fellow architects, business stakeholders, and product delivery teams to define IT solutions that align with our broader strategy, enterprise Architecture and ambitious goals.

As the Solution Lead for a product mission team, you will partner with the Head of Products, Principal Software Engineers, and Product Managers to define leading on Generative AI solution design and development
Produce high-quality high-level designs and end-to-end architectures that align with our IT strategy, mitigate risk, and are optimised for performance, scalability, and efficiency.
Provide architectural guidance and oversight to ensure that delivered solutions align with the defined blueprints and our broader IT strategy. Lead the solution architecture definition for for a broader scope of products, working with Technical Architects/Principal Software Engineers covering each solution component, and Enterprise Architects driving the long-term architectural direction.
Acts as Architecture Change Owner and provide solution assurance through implementation of the new products and solutions.

Your work will focus on designing solutions that address critical business challenges in areas such as crew management, network scheduling, and roster optimisation.

Identify key areas of technical risk or complexity, proposing appropriate Proofs of Concepts (POCs) and spikes, working with stakeholders to curate a story backlog, and leading a team to gain hard evidence to influence the end architecture design.
• Engage with technical architects and other solution architects to understand and define the end to end solution architecture, outlining appropriate component responsibilities and boundaries, producing interaction diagrams explaining how the solution hangs together.
• Ensure key factors such as total cost of ownership, ongoing maintenance, a broad understanding of architectural risk etc. Provide consulting support to agile product teams to ensure the project or product is aligned with the overall enterprise architecture

Agile and Technical Leadership: A solid understanding of agile principles and development methodologies. You can provide guidance and advice to agile teams on opportunities, architectural impacts, and architectural risks, while proactively managing technical and architectural debt.
• Architectural & Methodological Expertise: You have an excellent grasp of application development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps, as well as infrastructure and network architecture.
• Certifications: Must hold a TOGAF certification and an AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification.

Domain Expertise: as a Solution Architect within the Airline Operations domain. This includes a strong understanding of any systems that include Crew Management, Network Planning, Roster Optimisation, and Disruption Management. At easyJet, we pride ourselves on a vibrant and inclusive workplace culture that supports and rewards innovation and excellence.
Competitive base salary
• 20% bonus potential.
• 25 days holiday, pension scheme, life assurance, and a flexible benefits package.
• Discounted staff travel scheme for friends and family
• Annual credit for discount on easyJet holidays
• ‘Work Away’ scheme, allowing you to work abroad for 30 days a year
• Electric vehicle lease salary sacrifice scheme

We operate a hybrid working policy of 40%-60% of the month spent with colleagues.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation