Head of Architecture

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Architecture to join our team at MHR. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving the technical direction of our People First product and ensuring that our architecture is scalable, secure, and aligned with our business goals.

• Lead the architecture team to design, develop, and document high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions for our People First product.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to ensure that our architecture is aligned with our business strategy and meets the needs of our customers.
• Develop and communicate architectural roadmaps to align with strategic business plans.
• Design and oversee the implementation of end-to-end integrated systems.
• Mentor and direct the architecture team to support business and IT strategic planning.
• Work with the CTO & Software Director on annual infrastructure and software strategy, maintaining external partnerships for technology advancements.
• Develop, communicate, and deploy product Architecture Governance processes, ensuring compliance and documenting significant architectural decisions.
• Identify architectural risks and propose effective solutions.

• Leadership Experience: Proven track record of leading architecture teams, encouraging growth, diversity, and empowerment.
• People Development: Strong performance management skills with a history of developing talent.
• Team Player: Excellent collaboration skills, open to feedback, and effective delegation.

• Technical Proficiency: Cloud Proficiency in Azure, DevOps, Containerization, Test Automation, and Infrastructure as Code.
• SaaS Products: Experience working on strategic SaaS products.
• Commercial Software Development: Experience of designing and evolving Azure SaaS architecture.
• Scaling Software: Proven experience in scaling software, identifying bottlenecks and designing software solutions on Azure.
• Strategic Implementation: Ability to define and implement software architectural strategic direction.

We pride ourselves on providing a supportive working environment that values the well-being, financial stability, and inclusivity of our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Access to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and cross-departmental mentoring and coaching programs.
• 24/7 access to a GP through SmartHealth for you and your family, confidential mental health support, and paid sick leave.
• Ability to purchase or sell additional holiday days beyond the standard 25 days and bank holidays.
• Monthly employee recognition program and departmental awards.
• Referral bonus scheme of up to £2,000.
• Employee-led social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bake-offs.
• On-site subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals daily.
• Opt-in benefits schemes such as private medical insurance and dental coverage.