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There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint.
The Solution Architect is responsible for working within projects delivering the overall end-to-end high level design, to ensure technology change supports the business drivers and benefits.
You will be a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating functional needs into architectural blueprints and ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
You will be involved in evaluating technology options, selecting products, and addressing complex challenges to deliver end-to-end solutions that meet standards.
Responsibilities include:
* Work closely with the Domain Architect & Enterprise Architect to understand the technology roadmaps to meet business needs and Southern Water’s guidelines, standards, and principles.
* Collaborate with the Domain Architect to shape initiatives, perform options analysis, and prepare estimates before projects commence.
* Provide architectural services across multiple projects or programmes, including:
o Architectural Assessment: Shaping, options, and estimates pre-project.
o RFP / Production Selection: Reviewing technology products and vendors for system delivery.
o High Level Design: Creating end-to-end high-level designs and guiding stakeholders through QA and governance.
o Options Analysis: Recommending high-level technology solutions.
o Stakeholder Coordination: Working with digital functions contributing to the HLD.
o Risks: Identifying architectural risks and issues.
o Governance: Ensuring informed decision-making and sign-offs.
o Design Assurance: Overseeing detailed design and QA with delivery teams.
o Advice & Guidance: Acting as a trusted advisor to business and tech teams.
* Lead programme design authority meetings for major programmes, guiding decisions and actions.
Additional activities:
* Help shape patterns, standards, and drive continuous improvement.
* Participate in team meetings, engagement, and initiatives.
Knowledge & experience needed:
* Proven experience as a Solution Architect.
* Strong knowledge of systems design, integration, and architecture principles.
* Ability to analyze complex requirements and recommend solutions.
* Experience designing scalable, sustainable architectures.
* Excellent documentation skills.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Collaborative approach across domains and functions.
* Experience in both waterfall and agile environments.
* Excellent problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage Varying demands across teams.
What do we offer?
* 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
* Health cash plan, eye test vouchers, and more benefits.
* Retirement plan contributions, bonus schemes, and other perks.
Interested but unsure if you meet all requirements? We’re open to flexible working arrangements. Register your interest here: Introduce Yourself
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