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Base Location: Remote / Reading
Salary: £720 max
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week / Full time
Duration: 6 Months
Embark on a transformative career journey with SSE energy company, where innovation meets impact in the heart of the IT sector. As a pivotal player in our forward-thinking team, you'll harness cutting-edge technology to drive change and propel the UK towards its ambitious net-zero targets. Your expertise will not only shape the future of energy but also carve a sustainable world for generations to come. Join us and be at the forefront of the green revolution, where every line of code contributes to a cleaner, brighter future.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Responsible for prioritising and managing own workload, and others as required
* Supports the Target Architecture, through the creation of technical Impact assessments, running proof of concepts to test the design assumptions and turn this into engineering build documents.
* Support backlog planning, manage repos, oversee the delivery of productionised infrastructure following Azure best practise.
* Lead and govern the release and change management processes required to implement technical changes
* Provide the focal point for advice, guidance and technical input through, knowledge transfer, one to one workshop, mentoring to other engineers within the project.
* Provide a significant contribution into the definition and documentation of the technical delivery policy, process, standards and documentation templates
* Maintain the Business Unit Architecture Baseline following releases of new solutions and products * Supports the development of the product planning including ensuring the phases are appropriate
* For example, development of an architecture runway, key dependencies etc.
* Assesses the impact of changes to Product Backlogs against the existing architecture vision, intent and runway, and support the prioritisation of these changes Senior Solution Architect Solution Architect
* Provides direction and guidance across the product lifecycle ensuring adherence to Architecture and Design standards and the Target Architecture, including management and repayment of technical debt
* Works with relevant stakeholders to understand the business requirements so that recommended solution options provide the best fit against requirements and budget
* Supports the Product Analyst to determine high-level functional requirements, maximising the use of standard or out-of-the-box features and capability
* Keeps abreast of developments from strategic partners to ensure that the architectures are kept in line with standards and only deviate for commercial benefit
* Promotes and encourages enterprise and innovation throughout the delivery team, to look for new answers and delivery of a fresh approach
* Identifies the commercial impacts of decisions involving architecture and engage the appropriate people in coming to a sound commercial outcome
* Works with external suppliers to ensure that the appropriate technology direction is set with respect to systems, data and technical infrastructure
* Works and effectively communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in developing a solution that meets the needs of the business
* Sets up and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders by effectively managing expectations and inspiring confidence in delivery
* Develops, coaches, motivates, energises and inspires fellow team members
* Help protect SSE from cyberattack and data loss by following standards and instructions and by reporting risks and incidents
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Business Knowledge
* Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") business strategy and goals, along with short-term perspectives of situations
* Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments
* Ability to estimate the financial impact of Enterprise Solution Architecture and individual solution architecture alternatives
* Ability to define multiple solution options to business problems
* Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies
* Knowledge of all aspects of enterprise architecture
* Basic knowledge of business process re-engineering principles and processes
* Basic knowledge of information principles and policies
* Basic knowledge of financial models and budgeting
What happens now?
After submitting your application for the Technical lead role, we understand you're eager to hear back. We value your time and interest, and if your application is successful, you will be contacted directly by the team within 2 working days.
We appreciate your patience and look forward to the possibility of welcoming you aboard.
