Principal Solutions Architect

7 months ago

Cambridge, United Kingdom AVEVA Full time

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you Find out more at

About the job

Position: Principal Solutions Architect

Location: London | Cambridge

Employment type: Full-time regular

Benefits: Competitive package with an attractive bonus plan, regionally specific benefits ranging from above the norm paid vacation, contributions to retirement investment plans or pensions, insurances and a many other memberships and perks designed to enhance the workplace experience, your health, and wellbeing. 

We are looking for a Principal Solutions Architect to lead an important aspect of our business and technology architecture.

The AVEVA principal solutions architect will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our organisation. This individual will lead a team of Solutions Architects, ensuring that our solutions align with business objectives, are scalable, and adhere to best practices. Reporting directly to the Head of Architecture, you’ll drive innovation, foster collaboration, and provide strategic guidance.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management :Lead and mentor a team of SME Solutions Architects across diverse domainsFoster a collaborative and high-performing culture within the team.Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and facilitate professional growth. Solution Design and Architecture :Collaborate with stakeholders (business, product, and development teams) to understand requirements.Design end-to-end technical solutions that address complex business challenges.Ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability of architectural designs. Technical Strategy and Roadmap :Define the technical vision and strategy in alignment with organisational goals.Develop and maintain an architectural roadmap, considering emerging technologies and industry trends.Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and platforms. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration :Work closely with the enterprise architecture team to ensure cohesive solutions.Bridge the gap between business needs and technical feasibility. Risk Assessment and Mitigation :Identify potential risks related to architectural decisions.Propose risk mitigation strategies and trade-offs. Standards and Best Practices :Establish and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and guidelines.Promote best practices for solution design, development, and deployment. Stakeholder Communication :Present architectural proposals to executive leadership and project teams.Articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Continuous Learning and Innovation :Stay abreast of industry trends, attending conferences, and participating in technical communities.Encourage innovation within the team and across the organization.

Skills and qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in computer science, information-technology, engineering, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience A minimum of five years of experience in an IT solution development discipline Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies, platforms, and processing environments but specifically around sales, marketing, ERP and subscription management technologies. Good understanding of strategic and emerging technology trends, and the practical application of existing and emerging technologies to new and evolving business and operating models Good understanding of product management, agile principles and development methodologies and capability of supporting agile teams by providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact and risks, taking account of technical and architectural debt Experience working in a relevant industry is helpful, but not required Experience developing architecture blueprints, strategies and roadmaps Experience delivering presentations to senior-level executives and technical audiences Experience of design and solutioning is essential Data savvy with knowledge of various aspects of a technology architecture like integration, network and security Proven analytical, planning, organisational and technical and skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proven leadership experience, including managing and mentoring technical teams.

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