Hybrid working 3 office days per week with regular travel to our Basingstoke HQ. Employment Type: Permanent, full time. Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance.
Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.
About The AA
The AA is the nation's leading motoring organisation, offering roadside assistance, home and motor insurance and driving technologies to millions of customers. We are expanding, diversifying and modernising, and we need a Solution Architect to play a crucial role in our success.
This is the job
We're a transformative organisation operating at scale, comparable to leading businesses across telecoms, utilities, automotive and insurance. We are hiring for two Solution Architect positions to strengthen our Architecture function, making our solutions robust, scalable and future‑ready.
Responsibilities
* Lead the design of end-to-end solutions across application, data, integration and infrastructure domains.
* Align technology solutions with business strategy and objectives, influencing architectural direction.
* Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, security policies and regulatory requirements.
* Promote best practices in solution architecture and contribute to reusable frameworks and reference architectures.
* Provide technical leadership throughout the solution lifecycle, from concept to delivery.
* Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
Qualifications
* Excellent communicator and influencer who can engage stakeholders at all levels to drive alignment and collaboration.
* Proven experience in large‑scale, multi‑product organisations undergoing transformation.
* Broad technology expertise across on‑premises and cloud platforms, including migrations, upgrades and ERP solutions.
* Expertise in architectural modelling and tools with a strong ability to design scalable, secure solutions.
* Natural problem‑solver, resourceful and able to manage complexity in fast‑paced environments.
* Strategic thinker with integrity, adaptability and the ability to prioritise effectively while working under broad direction.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a holiday‑buying scheme.
* Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution.
* Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends.
* Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance.
* Employee discount scheme giving access to a car salary‑sacrifice scheme and major discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more.
* Company‑funded life assurance.
* Diverse learning and development opportunities to support career progress.
* Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family.
Plus, so much more!
Equal Opportunities
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
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