Head of Solution Architecture
JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Bristol, or Edinburgh, Hybrid.
In this position, you'll be based in the Bristol, or Edinburgh office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.
We give you a world of potential
As our Head of Solution Architecture, you will have management and leadership responsibility within the role. You will also be providing support to the development delivery teams; from system design and architecture, to driving innovation and technical strategy.
We've listed below why we think this role stands out and why this is such a great team to join!
• Our leadership team are invested in developing and training our employees, so you will have the opportunity to carry on learning and developing in your role.
• You will be working within a supportive department, where the teams are focused on being the best.
• We're a global organisation; you'll be exposed to the wider business and opportunities to work in a global capacity.
Interested? Keep on reading to find out a bit more about what you'll be doing, and the type of person that we're looking for.
A role you will love
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Solution Architect to take a leading role in shaping the future of Issuer Services technology at Computershare.
You will have the opportunity to drive and shape solution architecture across our most complex and strategically important initiatives. As well as having the opportunity to collaborate with engineering teams, software suppliers, infrastructure providers, Enterprise Architects and subject matter experts.
Whether leading from the front on critical design decisions or empowering your team to deliver, you will ensure robust, well-governed solution architecture and design outcomes across the portfolio.
Other key responsibilities:
• Own end-to-end Solution Architectures & Designs that are fit for purpose, maintainable, and aligned to enterprise standards
• Capability to manage a team of Solution Architects
• Mentor and develop solution architects, technical architects, and engineering leads within the domain
• Provide solution architecture / design services in support of prioritised business demand
• Ensure solutions align to enterprise architecture roadmap, technology strategy, and business outcomes.
• Work with development functions, business lines, product teams and Technology function stakeholders to derive the technology future state and roadmaps
• Understand technology trends and the practical application of existing, new and emerging technologies.
• Actively contribute to owning and designing governance, assurance, standards and policy that form part of the architectural governance process with a view to improving design quality.
• Lead and contribute to the Global Computershare Design Community, providing guidance, facilitating collaboration and clear communication across the organisation.
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• Define high-level transition plans to address the gaps between current and future state in line with IT budgeting and planning processes.
• Lead on the analysis of the current technology environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement.
• Understand the current state environment in terms of technology, risk, end of life and technical debt.
• Evaluate, recommend, and govern third-party products, platforms, and vendor relationships from a technical perspective
What will you bring to the role?
You will play an active role in developing and evolving the Architecture framework and processes, increasing the value delivered by the team through reducing cost and complexity, managing risk and enhancing change flexibility across the technology estate.
Some other key skills that you'll have:
• Significant experience within a complex enterprise context and with architectures spanning multiple technologies.
• Expert experience of design and implementation of a diverse range of business applications across multiple channels.
• Experience of design and implementation of public Cloud (e.g. Azure) applications and services.
• Experience of working with technology vendors.
• Experience of creating application migration strategies, enabling transition away from legacy technologies.
• Track record of architecting modern platforms using APIs, EAI, ETL and web services.
• Experience of leading the design and architecture of a large technology project
Rewards designed for you
Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub
ABOUT US
A company to be proud of
We're a global leader in financial administration with over 11,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.
Fairness and culture
We're dedicated to providing you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Technology Services team is a place where new ideas and approaches are welcomed, and every individual is equipped and empowered to create change. We're a rapidly evolving and diverse global business and there is always something to learn, opportunities to explore and a broad range of career paths to progress along.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion