Head of Architecture

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom News UK Full time
Job Title: Head of Architecture

News UK is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Architecture to lead our software architecture discipline across the digital technology estate. As a key member of our technology leadership team, you will be responsible for providing architectural direction to business and digital technology teams, developing and maintaining architectural blueprints and reference architectures in line with business objectives, and maintaining in-depth knowledge of strategic plans across the business.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the software architecture discipline across the digital technology estate.
  • Provide architectural direction to business and digital technology teams.
  • Develop and maintain architectural blueprints and reference architectures in line with business objectives.
  • Maintain in-depth knowledge of strategic plans across the business.
  • Develop and maintain an enterprise-wide technology roadmap aligned with strategic goals.
  • Facilitate the establishment of best practices for end-to-end system design and implementation.
  • Specify and maintain processes such as the Request for Comment (RFC) process to guide teams in digital product development.
  • Cultivate a centralised knowledge repository and disseminate information widely across teams.
  • Stay forward-looking on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.
  • Cultivate relationships with business stakeholders to understand their needs.
  • Chair the Architecture Design Authority (ADA) to review significant initiatives and design changes.
  • Ensure technology solutions are cost-effective, scalable, and compliant with regulations and standards.
  • Work with the technology team to design and implement solutions meeting business needs.
  • Manage the Architecture team (4 direct reports based in London).
  • Manage the Engineering Productivity team (2 direct reports, 7 people based in Bulgaria).
Requirements:
  • A Strategic-minded individual adept at translating business objectives into tangible architectural plans and solutions, while crafting and implementing long-term architectural roadmaps aligned with business goals.
  • A skilled engineer with recent and relevant software engineering experience, demonstrating proficiency in managing complex technology ecosystems, particularly within AWS and GCP.
  • Proven leader with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration to drive success in architectural initiatives aligned with business strategy.
  • Experienced in working with world-class consumer products, ensuring high scalability and performance, and engaging with relevant communities and open-source projects to stay abreast of industry trends and innovations.
  • Technically adept individual with expertise in technical architecture and a focus on simplifying technology ecosystems, demonstrated by a track record of developing and implementing effective, efficient, and scalable technology solutions.
  • Excellent communicator with strong communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders, and possessing strong problem-solving abilities with a creative approach to resolving complex technical challenges.
  • Understanding of the cybersecurity space, including knowledge of cyber defence products and services, and experience with cloud-based architecture.

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