Solution Architect Full Time

Ashford, Kent
Sysco GB
JobDescription

Brakes – A Sysco Company,are now recruiting for a SolutionArchitect to join the Technology team on afull time, permanent basis supporting the Supply Chain &Operations network through a period of growth andtransformation.

Reporting to the Centre ofTechnology Director, this role will translate functional andnon-functional requirements into technology solutions – presentingoptions to support decision making that consider both immediateneeds and longer-term considerations. You’ll serve projects thatare part of the Operation and Supply Chain, the particular focus ofthe role will be centred around data and system integrationincluding D365, Mulesoft and SAP. Describing the structure,characteristics, behaviour, and other aspects of software tostakeholders and articulate how the features, and the functionaland non-functional elements of solutions can / or cannot meet thebusiness need and the associated impact. You’ll ensure theTechnology solutions chosen shall be fit for purpose against thebusiness requirements.

This is a home-based role,however occasional travel across our GB depot network will berequired, so flexibility with travel isessential.

Key Accountabilities&Responsibilities:

• Therole is accountable for the definition, governance, anddocumentation of technical solutions for the Brakesbusiness.
• Documentation and maintenance ofsolution landscapes, outlines, anddesigns
• Attendance at Technical DesignAuthority (TDA), Cyber Security reviews and Change ManagementBoards (CAB) where required ensuring agreed actions are addressedin a timely manner.
• Working closely with thesolution architecture community to establish best practice tools /techniques and frameworks foradoption.
• Establish and adopt standardiseddesign documentation.
• Support SA community withcoaching required to improve overallcapability.
• Implement architecture processimprovements based on feedback / lessons learnt from the widerTechnology team.
• Ensure personal knowledge andexposure to application, infrastructure, and data relatedtechnological innovation opportunities remains up to date,appropriate and relevant.
• Attendance atindustry forums
• Continually researching currentand emerging technologies and proposing changes whereneeded

Aboutyou:

You’ll be currently workingas a Solution Architect and have experience of leading solutionselection & design across a range of solution sets and marketswith knowledge of TOGAF or equivalent architectural frameworks.Experience of working in a Logistics / FMCG environment is requiredfor this role. We’re looking for someone who has a goodunderstanding of existing UK solutions (ideally one or more ofD365, SAP, Mulesoft, Koerber, APO and Verizon) and in particularproven experience of system and data integration projects.Knowledge of architectural tools and software products and designdocumentation is essential to successfully support the majortransformation projects this role will be supporting. You’ll needto be comfortable working within both a waterfall and agiledelivery methodology.

You can expect to receive acompetitive salary, annual bonus incentive, cash car allowance /company car / enrolment into the pension scheme / private medicalhealth care and a range of flexible benefits to optinto.