Our client exists to help decarbonise the generation of electricity  and make it more affordable for the future. Their work is central to the delivery of the Government’s objective to achieve Net Zero target by 2050. Their main responsibility, amongst many, is managing the Contracts for Difference (CfDs) scheme which are agreements made with renewable generators. These agreements are private law contracts to provide investors with confidence when investing in low carbon technology.

Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week 

Role Purpose:

We are seeking an Enterprise Architect who can shape the technology architecture for corporate functions and contribute to the technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.  Working closely with Senior Managers and key stakeholders across the business to drive collaboration and communication between various teams.  

What you will be doing:

As an Enterprise Architgect you will be managing a group of Solution architects who deliver solutions to main stakeholders such as Operations, Analytics and Delivery teams who are composed of a mix-skill team of Developers, Data Engineers, Scrum masters, and UX/UI designers in-house and working with our outsourcing partners in a matrix-managed technology environment.   Working with our Architecture, Infrastructure, Delivery and Data teams, and then being able to drive decision-making processes that translate into highly technical documentation.

Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week 

What experience you'll have:

• A Bachelor's/Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related degrees
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or similar roles
• At least 2 years of line management experience (postholder will manage 3-5 reportees)
• Expertise in enterprise solutions for corporate functions
• Expertise working as a Software Engineer who has built software solutions
• Knowledge of programming languages (i.e. Python, Java, React, etc.) and infrastructure technologies (Azure, AWS, Terraform, Docker containers, etc)

You'll have an understanding of:

• Documenting the non-functional requirements across the different solutions.
• Ensuring the technical transition approach meets the business requirements.
• Documenting the technology landscape, interfaces and data flow.
• Managing technical risks across any project, product or service.
• Ensuring that the strategies and architecture policies are followed.
• Line management/hiring/development of Solutions Architect(s) and administrative support.

Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week 

Employee Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave and bank holidays
• Recognition schemes allowing colleagues to say thanks
• Company contribution to your pension scheme
• Family friendly policies, including enhanced company maternity/paternity and shared parental benefits
• Employee assistance programme for free, confidential support for your professional or personal life, including financial management and family care
• Special leave such as study leave, sabbatical or public duties
• Three days paid leave a year for volunteering to support your local community
• Season ticket loan scheme to support your commute
• Access to “Work Perks” offering deals, discounts and cash back on your purchases
• Family savings on days out and English Heritage or gym discounts through our partners

Concerned that you might not perfectly meet all the criteria for this role? At Recruitment Collective, we hold a strong commitment to fostering inclusivity for all and establishing opportunities where individuals from diverse personal and professional backgrounds can excel. Therefore, if you're enthusiastic about this position but find that your previous experiences don't align precisely with every aspect of the job description, we strongly encourage you to register with us. You may well be the ideal candidate for another role or opportunity, and our recruitment team is here to assist in evaluating how your skills can be a valuable fit for our clients.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation.