Job Details
* Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week)
* Employment Type: Permanent, full time
* Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash‑Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance
Role Overview
We’re inviting an Enterprise Technology Architect to join The AA’s core technology team. In this high‑impact role you will shape and deliver enterprise‑wide architecture strategies, partner with senior leaders, and guide the design and assurance of our core technology platforms.
Responsibilities
* Define and evolve the enterprise infrastructure strategy, aligning it with business transformation goals and emerging trends like hybrid cloud and automation.
* Lead the design and deployment of scalable infrastructure platforms across cloud and on‑prem environments, ensuring resilience, performance, and cost‑effectiveness.
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities for innovation and operational improvement across core technology domains.
* Govern architecture standards and principles, ensuring compliance with security, sustainability, and performance requirements.
* Promote shared infrastructure services and reusable patterns to optimise delivery and reduce duplication.
* Maintain architectural oversight through review boards and design authorities, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
Qualifications
* Cloud expertise: Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and broader cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), including infrastructure‑as‑code and automation tools.
* Architecture leadership: Demonstrable experience within enterprise architecture roles, with a proven ability to think strategically and deliver complex solutions.
* Infrastructure depth: Hands‑on knowledge of compute, storage, networking, virtualisation, and containerisation technologies.
* Regulated or large‑scale business experience: Experience in regulated industries is ideal but not essential; large enterprise exposure is a must.
* Pragmatic mindset: Outcome‑focused, solution‑oriented, and grounded in real‑world delivery.
* Certifications & education: Relevant cloud/infrastructure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Professional), TOGAF Level 2 desirable, and a degree in IT, Engineering, or a related discipline.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 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 that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
* Company funded life assurance
* Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
* Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
Equal Opportunity Statement
The AA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to join us, fostering an inclusive culture where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best, and feel a true sense of belonging.
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