Lead Solution Architect

1 month ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Kingfisher Full time
Job Title: Lead Solution Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Solution Architect to join our Architecture chapter at Kingfisher. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in steering IT solutions and supporting our business goals through technology.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Steer architectural decision-making within the banner, offering expert guidance to ensure banner decisions are in sync with business and technical requirements.
  • Craft end-to-end high-level designs that mesh with existing systems, achieve business aims, and comply with architectural principles.
  • Support banner-owned product selection processes, providing guidance to support their decision making.
  • Provide architecture leadership and guidance across banner projects, fostering the adoption of cloud-native technologies.
  • Serve as the chief architectural liaison for the banner, ensuring stakeholders are clearly informed and engaged with project direction and outcomes.
  • Drive collaboration across business, technical, and Group teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
  • Lead and develop Solution Architects aligned to or working on banner activity, guiding their contributions to align with strategic objectives.
Requirements:
  • Possesses a strategic interest in diverse IT technologies and their impact on business innovation and efficiency.
  • Skilled in engaging and articulating complex technical details to stakeholders and various levels throughout IT and the business.
  • Strong leadership in stakeholder engagement and influence, orchestrating stakeholder collaboration to support banner-led architectural decisions.
  • Understands cloud technologies, with a particular emphasis on implementing and cloud-native integration patterns.
  • Thrives in collaborative team environments and contributes to a culture of inclusivity and shared success.
  • Innovative and tactical in problem-solving, adept at formulating and implementing robust solutions to intricate banner-specific challenges.
  • An understanding of an architecture framework or frameworks (TOGAF).
  • Extensive experience of architecting integration solutions that span business, data, applications, and technology domains.
What We Offer:
  • A competitive benefits package, including private health care, pension scheme, and 25 days' holiday.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A chance to work with a leading home improvement company, shaping the future of technology and innovation.

We value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for this role even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements.



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