Digital Solutions Architect

Watford - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Digital Solutions Architect

Howdens Joinery are looking for a new Solutions Architect with expert experience in API and Microservices to join our Digital & Trade Architecture team based in either our office in Raunds Northamptonshire or Croxley Park Watford with some home working.

Delivering high quality digital solutions and detailed technical designs you will be able to effectively align Business Data Integration Security Application and underlying Technology to implement solutions. The role will involve working closely with Product owners Business analysts developers and business stakeholders to deliver viable futuristic designs to the development and delivery teams.

Occasional travel may be required to key operating sites within UK with overnight stays as required. Some overseas travel may be required.

What you will be doing

Solution Architecture in highly complex enterprise environments covering Omnichannel solutions for ecommerce Stores Depot customer and payment systems
Produce and/or contribute to high level solutions and detailed designs undertake peer reviews for the technical/application designs with development and engineering teams as a follow-on activity from producing high level designs.
Lead and drive the Design authority for programmes and projects
Apply architecture standards principles views and solutions modelling.
Lead the definition of the baseline and target technology architecture including current future and transition states.
Ensure that the technology architecture models patterns and principles are well defined appropriate and of a high quality. Ensure that the artefacts are effectively maintained evolve at the appropriate rate.
Lead the definition of the business case RFI RFP and solution options (this includes participating in technology selection and procurement processes).
Actively contribute to the definition and establishment of Architecture Dev Ops and Security governance and processes
Responsible for communicating changes within the Applications and ensuring that the end solution can be delivered and sustained whist remaining feasible within the budgetary limits.

What we need from you

Experience using Headless web platform (React Vercel Netlify etc.) CMS ( Sitecore Adobe Optimizely etc. ) Search solutions and Azure Cloud.
Digital Retail store and e-Commerce business domains and solutions experience
Practical experience in an architecture position with deep technical knowledge of online digital and store applications using Microservices APIs Content Management systems CAD POS e-Commerce CRM mobile applications and Integration
Be an expert in their field well versed in technological developments and understand how changes affect the applications under their ownership.
Knowledge of Application Development frameworks and assurance approaches (Front and Back end)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Be able to communicate work and ideas to senior business stakeholders and product and platform teams with the confidence to collaborate and facilitate workshops
Flexible and delivery focused with an ability to work under pressure and have a track record of delivering outstanding results.
Understanding of TOGAF architecture methodology with a good working knowledge overall

What we can offer you

Competitive salary and annual company bonus
Company car or car allowance
Private medical insurance
Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
25 days holiday bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
Subsidised lunch at our onsite restaurant in Raunds
Staff Discount
Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UKs number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens joinery and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe making us the first choice for more than 460000 loyal trade year our sales reached circa 2.3bn and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in theBest Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. Were working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process please email with the job title and location and we will be happy to help you

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Digital Solutions ArchitectHowdens Joinery are looking for a new Solutions Architect with expert experience in API and Microservices to join our Digital & Trade Architecture team based in either our office in Raunds Northamptonshire or Croxley Park Watford with some home working.Delivering high qual...

Digital Solutions Architect

Occasional travel may be required to key operating sites within UK with overnight stays as required. Some overseas travel may be required.

What you will be doing

Solution Architecture in highly complex enterprise environments covering Omnichannel solutions for ecommerce Stores Depot customer and payment systems
Produce and/or contribute to high level solutions and detailed designs undertake peer reviews for the technical/application designs with development and engineering teams as a follow-on activity from producing high level designs.
Lead and drive the Design authority for programmes and projects
Apply architecture standards principles views and solutions modelling.
Lead the definition of the baseline and target technology architecture including current future and transition states.
Ensure that the technology architecture models patterns and principles are well defined appropriate and of a high quality. Ensure that the artefacts are effectively maintained evolve at the appropriate rate.
Lead the definition of the business case RFI RFP and solution options (this includes participating in technology selection and procurement processes).
Actively contribute to the definition and establishment of Architecture Dev Ops and Security governance and processes
Responsible for communicating changes within the Applications and ensuring that the end solution can be delivered and sustained whist remaining feasible within the budgetary limits.

What we need from you

Experience using Headless web platform (React Vercel Netlify etc.) CMS ( Sitecore Adobe Optimizely etc. ) Search solutions and Azure Cloud.
Digital Retail store and e-Commerce business domains and solutions experience
Practical experience in an architecture position with deep technical knowledge of online digital and store applications using Microservices APIs Content Management systems CAD POS e-Commerce CRM mobile applications and Integration
Be an expert in their field well versed in technological developments and understand how changes affect the applications under their ownership.
Knowledge of Application Development frameworks and assurance approaches (Front and Back end)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Be able to communicate work and ideas to senior business stakeholders and product and platform teams with the confidence to collaborate and facilitate workshops
Flexible and delivery focused with an ability to work under pressure and have a track record of delivering outstanding results.
Understanding of TOGAF architecture methodology with a good working knowledge overall

What we can offer you