Solutions Architect (EMEA Region)

Based out of our UK Technology hubs, you will be part of our growing Global Technology community spread across Europe, Australia and Asia.

As part of the global Architecture team, you will provide architecture leadership and decision-making, influencing the architecture of a global EdTech platform while using transparent processes to inspect, adapt and continuously learn and improve.

Working with key stakeholders across all departments at Tes, you will help to identify issues and provide solutions to drive Tes' transformation into a "future-fit" EdTech SaaS platform., * Supporting stakeholders in identifying and understanding issues and how these can be broken down into architectural briefs with an emphasis on deliverables.

• Creating and owning architectural solutions
• Support the technology strategy, roadmaps, patterns and reference architectures.
• Drive the alignment and leverage reuse of technology, establish common solutions and optimize skills across Tes to achieve architectural efficiencies.
• Support the establishment of principles and policies for assigned domains.
• Use standardised tools and approaches to documenting architecture, ensuring consistency across the team.
• Drive the adoption of architectural standards through defined governance framework.
• Drive the adoption of architectural thinking across teams and actively promote and embed the architecture ways of working.
• Building and integrating information systems to meet the company's needs.
• Work within Tes' Agile ways of working actively participating in ceremonies and workshops to drive architecture at Tes.
• Work closely with Heads of Engineering, Tech Leads as well as the Transformation and Product teams to drive Architecture across the whole business.

Do you have experience in Solution architecture?, * Proven work experience as a Solution Architect or similar role.

• Experience in software design and architecture patterns.
• Proven ability to deliver architecture in a large-scale fast-moving dynamic environment.
• Experience designing solutions that are secure, reliable, scalable, and performant.
• Proven ability to create both High- and Low-Level designs.
• Experience with microservices architecture, APIs, and integration patterns.

Knowledge

• Understanding of Domain Driven Design principles and patterns
• Working knowledge of microservices architecture, APIs, and integration patterns.
• Good understanding of business processes.
• Understanding of Integration Architecture: Designing and implementing integration solutions between different systems.
• Knowledge of cloud and software components necessary for the delivery of Platforms.
• Experience using OpenAI specifications (Swagger).
• Working knowledge of at least one of the following coding languages: C#, React, Java.
• Understanding of cloud environments such as AWS, Azure & GCP

Skills

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to communicate architectural solutions, trade-offs, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to facilitate discussions and workshops to gather requirements and align on architectural decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to explain complex technical ideas in a straightforward way.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent documentation skills - both at a detailed and summary level with different teams across the business
• Ability to think ahead and anticipate problems, issues and solutions.
• Assessing the product & systems architecture currently in place and working with others to recommend solutions for improvement.
• Assessing the business impact that certain technical choices have.
• Bringing in innovative ideas on technology and process to improve the product and delivery.
• Demonstrable ability to influence decisions and negotiate solutions to ensure the right results.

At Tes we are on a mission to power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by delivering EdTech solutions that give educators the tools to succeed. From safeguarding and compliance to staff and pupil management, our innovative and flexible software and services help teachers and school leaders worldwide to provide the best education to millions of children. With more than 13 million educators in our community, combined with our working relationships with 25,000 schools in over 100 countries, we have been making a difference for over 100 years., What do you get in return? * 25 days annual leave rising to 30 * 5% pension after probation * State of the art offices * Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World * Free eye care cover * Life Assurance * Cycle to Work Scheme * EAP (Employee assistance programme) * Quarterly Tes Socials * Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu Who are Tes? Tes is a global Edtech leader, on a mission to empower schools and educators to deliver impactful, inspiring learning experiences worldwide. We understand the unique challenges faced by schools, and our ecosystem is specifically designed to address these needs head-on. Our intuitive technology streamlines complex tasks, enhances learning experiences, and alleviates the administrative burdens that often overwhelm schools. By working closely with schools, we provide up-to-date resources, expert guidance, and a technology ecosystem dedicated to innovation and excellence in education. Whether simplifying administrative workflows, creating dynamic classrooms, or advancing professional development, Tes is the trusted partner for schools worldwide. Join the hundreds of schools already benefiting from the Tes ecosystem. Together, we empower educators to achieve more, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive, well-managed learning environment.