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Job Location drjobs

Wokingham - UK

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

About the Role

National Energy System Operator (NESO) is on a journey towards a sustainable and secure energy future. Together we build on this momentum advancing the Electricity System Operators (ESO) plan for zero carbon operability of the electricity system by 2025.


We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to join us within the Strategy & Architecture pillar of NESO organisation to work within the Markets Domain supporting existing and new systems.


The Senior Solution Architect will play a key role in the design implementation evolution and integration of the systems in support of the business needs and should be technically proficient strategically minded and adept at managing stakeholders and projects. They should also be innovative and adaptable to the dynamic nature of the energy market.


To effectively support the Markets department at NESO they should possess a blend of technical expertise strategic thinking and strong stakeholder management skills.


This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.

Key Accountabilities

  • Technical Expertise: Should have a deep understanding of the energy market systems and technologies. This includes knowledge of CRM systems data integration and cloud platforms.
  • Strategic Thinking: Should be capable of aligning technical solutions with business goals and understand the high-level requirements and current state of the market systems.
  • Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders including market participants technical teams and business leaders. Should be able to present and seek approval for solution options and high-level designs at appropriate boards
  • Project Management Support: Should be skilled in supporting projects delivery ensuring that solutions are delivered on time and within budget. Should be able to handle risks issues assumption and dependencies
  • Innovation and Adaptability: Should be open to explore new technologies and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the energy market.

About You

Were forging the path and we know we cant do it alone. Thats why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case were looking for someone who is:

  • Familiar with applying solution architecture tools and techniques.
  • Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of technical leadership on business-critical projects involving various platforms and products
  • Working with other Architects to ensure principles are followed standards are maintained such as maximum re-use of Technologies.
  • Experience of solving complex/mathematical/logical problems.
  • Good written and verbal communications skills.
  • Good stakeholder management and influencing skills at all levels - colleagues partners / vendors and project sponsors.
  • Be able to present ideas and solutions for different stakeholders.
  • Change Management managing change processes in a complex technical environment.
  • Can operate seamlessly in Waterfall and Agile methods of Delivery.
  • Experience working with multiple teams and solving their day-to-day design and engineering issues.
  • Ability to keep abreast with industry knowledge and technology trends.
  • Knowledge about modern dev/sec/ops concepts and tools specially with security aspects.
  • Experience and understanding of what it takes to operationalise and actualise strategies
  • Experience working in a high-assurance environment e.g. CNI Government finance
  • A strong experience of using architecture frameworks (e.g. Zachman TOGAF SABSA) would be beneficial
  • Ability to manage changing business and technical requirements in highly dynamic delivery environment
  • Good communication skills with demonstrated ability to navigate a complex organization and generate buy-in for ideas and solutions
  • Good experience working in cloud environment such as Azure & AWS.

About What Youll Get

A competitive salary of 75000 to 85000 dependent on experience and capability.


As well as your base salary you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance 28 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.


You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.

About Us

Traditionally Britains energy system has been split into two areas gas and electricity but to ensure that Britains energy system is secure and affordable there needs to be co-ordination across the whole energy system with one single entity responsible for translating policy into immediate strategy. National Energy System Operator (NESO) will bring unparalleled change.


Forge a path to a sustainable future for everyone.
Your energy our future together.


About the National Energy System Operator (NESO)
In Autumn of 2024 the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO) the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britains electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.


The ESO including all of its existing roles are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO we will build on our existing roles capabilities and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors including electricity natural gas and hydrogen and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.


The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors with complete operational independence from government the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable affordable and secure way for all.


The time to deliver is now. As part of our team you wont just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain youll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

More Information

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do including how we support value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds and offer flexible and tailored support at home and in the office.


Were committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve and a working environment in which each individual feels valued respected fairly treated and able to reach their full potential.

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