Senior Solutions Architect

3 weeks ago


Solihull, Solihull, United Kingdom Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited Full time

Job Overview:
Senior Solutions Architect

Position:
Senior Solutions Architect

Location:
Remote/Hybrid

Compensation:
Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and pension contributions

Employment Type:
Full-time (Hybrid Working 1-2 days a week in the office)

Company Overview:

Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited is a key player in the energy sector, specializing in data management and providing essential services to gas transporters, suppliers, and shippers.

The organization operates within a sophisticated technological environment, featuring a highly customized SAP system, various proprietary and bespoke applications, alongside a cloud-based big data solution hosted on Microsoft Azure, all integrated to fulfill diverse customer requirements.

They are embarking on a strategic initiative to enhance their SAP infrastructure by 2027, presenting a remarkable opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to the advancement of their technological framework through a comprehensive architectural strategy.


Position Summary:

The Senior Solutions Architect will evaluate, comprehend, and analyze the existing architectural landscape and spearhead the design and execution of the future technology framework.

This role is pivotal in aligning IT strategies with organizational objectives, ensuring that systems are resilient, scalable, and prepared for future challenges.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in SAP, cloud technologies, and enterprise architecture methodologies. They will play a crucial role in facilitating the SAP system upgrade and integrating various bespoke and proprietary solutions.

Additionally, they will have a keen interest in understanding the industry landscape, the company's positioning within it, and the value that technology can bring to current customer offerings.


Key Responsibilities:

Architecture Design and Implementation:
- Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework for the organization.
- Lead the architectural design of the SAP enhancement project.
- Assess business requirements and evaluate leading solutions.
- Create comprehensive high-level and low-level designs, including integration and interconnectivity of bespoke and proprietary systems into the overall architecture.

Technology Strategy and Planning:
- Define and implement a technology strategy that aligns with business goals, regulatory standards, and industry frameworks.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and practices to ensure the architecture remains innovative and competitive.

Project Leadership:
- Oversee the technical aspects of the SAP upgrade, including planning, design, implementation, and post-implementation support.
- Serve as the technical design authority throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring adherence to best practices.

Stakeholder Management:
- Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners to align technology initiatives with business needs.
- Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Governance and Best Practices:
- Establish and enforce architectural governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

- Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 5 years in a senior or lead role.

- Proven experience with SAP, including customization and upgrade projects.
- Experience with cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure.
- Experience with large, data-driven enterprise organizations.

Technical Skills:
- Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
- Strong knowledge of SAP modules and functionalities.
- Expertise in cloud computing, big data solutions, and data integration.
- Proficiency in architectural design tools and software.

Soft Skills:
- Excellent leadership and project management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Desired Qualifications:

- Professional certifications in SAP, Azure, and enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF Certified, SAP Certified Technology Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect).
- Experience in the energy sector, specifically with gas market data and operations.
- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.

What We Offer:

- Pension – A generous contributory pension scheme, with a maximum company contribution of 12%.
- Discretionary Performance Bonus – up to 15% individual performance bonus paid annually.
- Annual Leave – 28 days + bank holidays + opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days per annum.
- Life Assurance – 4 times basic salary.
- Income Protection provision – available after 12 months of employment.
- PMI – company-funded access to a PMI Cash Plan Scheme, covering dental, opticians, etc.
- Apps – full access to applications supporting health, fitness, and wellbeing.

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