Lead Solution Architect

2 months 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 and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.
  • A collaborative and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their best self.
  • The chance to work with a diverse team of passionate individuals who are dedicated to delivering exceptional results.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, diverse, and respectful. We welcome applications from candidates who share our values and are passionate about delivering exceptional results.



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