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Head of IT Architecture - Trading IT (d/f/m), London
Client:
EnBW UK Ltd
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Finance
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
51
Job Views:
7
Posted:
24.04.2025
Expiry Date:
08.06.2025
Job Description:
* A competitive salary and a generous holiday package
* Pension contributions
* Health assessment, private medical and dental insurance
* Significant training, development, and career growth opportunities
* Attractive workplace in a brand-new office
A wide range of tasks
* As the Head of Architecture, you will define and drive the architecture strategy for EnBW’s trading function. This role requires a Subject Matter Expert in architecture, covering both technical and functional domains, with extensive experience in commodities trading. You will ensure the trading architecture is robust, future-proof, and aligned with EnBW’s overall business objectives.
* Develop and own the architecture strategy for the trading function, ensuring alignment with business objectives across EnBW.
* Review the current architecture, identify areas of improvement, and propose solutions to modernise the tech stack. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to challenge the status quo, and the foresight to design systems with long-term scalability in mind.
* Develop and own the architecture strategy for the trading function, ensuring alignment with business objectives across EnBW.
* Ensure the trading architecture is fit for the future, proposing enhancements and technical solutions for business challenges.
* Collaborate with system owners and business verticals to ensure all systems are fit for purpose and aligned with a roadmap for continuous improvement.
* Produce high-level technical designs and work with infrastructure, cloud, security, and network teams to align with EnBW architectural patterns.
* Review and modernise the technology stack, proposing innovative solutions and vendor products to support business growth.
* Oversee the integration of trading systems, including ETRM platforms such as Endur, and ensure seamless connectivity across front, middle, and back-office functions.
* Lead architectural reviews of ongoing projects to ensure they meet future needs.
* Stay updated on industry technologies and trends, ensuring EnBW leverages cutting-edge tools and practices.
Überzeugendes Profil
* Proven experience as a Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect within a Commodity Trading Organisation, Investment Bank, or similar environment.
* Deep knowledge of commodities trading and familiarity with associated business processes across front, middle, and back offices.
* Experience working on large-scale, transformative programmes, ideally in a greenfield environment.
* Expertise in trading systems, particularly ETRM platforms such as Endur.
* Strong knowledge of general cloud architecture (Azure, AWS) and messaging patterns (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Service Bus).
* Familiarity with API connectivity stacks, data warehousing, and reporting frameworks.
* Experience in agile development methodologies and modern technology stacks.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and facilitate discussions at all levels.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, focusing on delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to work autonomously while also collaborating effectively within large teams.
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