IT Solution Architect

Equans
Domain: Support Services/Architect

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EQUANS is looking for an IT Solution Architect to join our team on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. The role offers hybrid working with a requirement to attend one of our offices closest to you. On offer is a salary banding of £68,000-£80,000, dependent upon skills and experience, company vehicle or allowance, bonus and benefits package.

As a Solution Architect, you’ll lead from the front in designing our Enterprise’s Target Architecture and Solutions that move us towards our goal of Digital Transformation for a growing business.

The IT Solution Architect will be responsible in defining solution strategy, designing, and overseeing implementation of complex IT solutions and turning business objectives into outcomes in support of EQUANS business strategy. Your contribution will be instrumental to our IT strategy of simplifying, modernising, and de-risking the technology landscape and ultimately driving value for the organisation and our customers. The successful candidate must have good understanding of the different IT Architecture Domains and must have deep understanding and experience working in one or more. This role will be part of the IT Demand team that oversees and manages new requests for IT solutions across the UK business.

What will you deliver?

Analysing business and system requirements: IT Solution Architect must be able to work with business and operational stakeholders to understand their needs and objectives, and then identify the technology solutions that can help meet those needs
Evaluating technology options: Evaluate different technology options, including cloud services, commercial products, review existing Enterprise Applications portfolio and in-house skills to identify the most appropriate solution for the organization.
Designing technical solutions: Design cost effective technology solutions for the overall platform architecture with due consideration to scale, reliability, security, and support.
Define architecture, methodologies, and solutions often where no standards or commercial alternatives exist.
Assisting when required with the creation of business cases including estimated benefits, costs, and solution options.
Creating technical documentation: Create technical documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and implementation plans, that describe how the technology solution should be implemented.
Collaborating with stakeholders: Work closely with stakeholders, including business leaders, other Domain Architects, Business Analysts and Project Managers, to ensure that the solution meets the needs of the business.
Be responsible for cataloguing, developing, coordinating, communicating, maintaining, and applying architecture models and representations within Enterprise Architecture Framework.
Manage engagement with suppliers when requesting information or proposals on solution requirements to support strategic programmes and technology selection.
Supporting IT Business Partners and Bid development teams in reviewing and developing solution options for new contract opportunities including innovation ideas to drive efficiencies and value.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;

25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 3 times annual salary
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
Gym membership discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Holiday purchase scheme
2 corporate social responsibility days per year
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

Educated to Degree level and would be advantageous in a numerate (Mathematics, Engineering or Scientific) or Computer Science subject.
Demonstrable 3+ years’ experience as an IT Architect in at least one IT Architecture Domain: Application, Integration, Automation, Infrastructure including Cloud, Networks.
Demonstrable experience with at least 1 public cloud platform: AWS Azure, GCP.
Demonstrable experience of design and architecture using IaaS and PaaS services when hosting applications in the cloud.
Demonstrable experience of Integrating solutions and architecture patterns when connecting disparate platforms in a complex business environment.
Knowledge of Low code platforms and their impact on Enterprises.
Demonstrable experience of working with modern Networking solutions including cloud networking services, software defined networks and networking options for IoT.
Is a strategic thinker, can take a broader view of situations and motivations with knowledge of architecture governance.
Has knowledge and understanding of a variety of current and upcoming technologies and innovations and how they may impact organisations including infrastructure, business applications and integration services.
Has experience in developing business cases, technology roadmaps, business and technical requirements and translating them into technical designs and services.
Has strong technical acumen to identify trends and opportunities to develop roadmap that can support business transformation.
Has knowledge and understanding of frameworks and methodologies such as TOGAF, Zachman and ArchiMate and can demonstrate its value for the enterprise.
Experience working within government, regulated industries, defence, or security including impact of heightened information and cyber security requirements to meet the standard set by frameworks such as ISO27001, CE and CE+.
Experience of CI/CD tooling.

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.

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