Your Role:
The Solution Architect - Senior Manager is accountable for overseeing the design of robust technology solutions that realise tangible Business value, whilst ensuring alignment with Enterprise Architecture principles and long-term solution operability. They provide high-level technical assurance for delivered solutions, partnering with Product teams to deliver against functional requirements prioritised by the Business.
Main Responsibilities:
Oversees other Solution Architects to define comprehensive and robust technology solutions for multiple medium- and high-complexity teams that fulfil Business needs.
Ensures technology solutions are aligned with Enterprise Architecture principles and the wider architectural runway.
Partners with other Solution Architects, Platform Architects, and Enterprise Architects (as required) to design large, integrated solutions.
Provides high-level technical assurance for delivered technology solutions, ensuring their compliance with agreed technical guardrails and standards.
Supports the Enterprise Architecture function in defining guardrails, standards, and solution patterns.
Plays a critical role reviewing and advising on complex and/or high-risk solutions with the Enterprise Architecture Change Board; requesting exemption to agreed standards and guardrails as needed.
Supports the evaluation and selection of software components to meet architectural design needs.
Collaborates with Functional Consultants and Developers to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
Builds and maintains a repository of all solution architecture artefacts and reusable components.
Acts as a subject matter expert in solution design and a technical expert within the relevant functional / technology domain.
Advocates for solution / component reusability (where possible) to expedite delivery progress.
Documents and models existing solutions / systems architecture, identifying areas of technical debt for resolution by Product teams or the Enterprise Architecture function.
Provides coaching to new or junior Solution Architects.
To succeed you will need:
Over 8 years of experience in designing comprehensive and robust technology solutions.
Deep understanding of the technology landscape for the Finance Product Stream (e.g., Powerplatform, Azure, SAP Hybris, SAP FICO, SAP SD, payment and invoicing applications, costing).
Demonstrable experience in providing technical assurance for delivered solutions, ensuring compliance with common security and architectural guidelines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for translating complex requirements into clear architectural blueprints and troubleshooting technical issues.
Forward-thinking: an ability to anticipate medium to long-term implications of architectural decisions.
Able to operate with high autonomy, with line management responsibilities for other Solution Architects in their Product / Platform team.
In return, we offer you:
- Plenty of opportunities to grow and develop.
- A culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behaviour and integrity.
- Potential to see your ideas realized and to make an impact.
- New challenges and new things to learn every day.
- Access to global job opportunities, as part of the Atlas Copco Group.
- An excellent remuneration package
- Support for maintaining a healthy work-life balance, including vacation, personal, and sick time.
