solutions architect

Grow a flexible and unique career within a trust-based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity. You have theoptionto progress with us on a technical career track. No need to go onto the Partner career track if thisdoesn'talign with what you want to do.

Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week.

Be part of a team actively shaping Energy and Utilities and tackling issues thatimpactour everyday lives

Join other experts within our supportive and collaborative community through knowledge-sharing and peer-level support,coachingand mentoring

Deepen yourexpertisethrough our culture of learning and growth -you'llhave budget to take courses (technical and non-technical training), plus gain certifications

What you can expect

Provide technical assurance at a programme level, ensuring thattechnical change programmes withintheEnergy and Utilitiessector have themostappropriate architecturaldesignand whereappropriate reducestechnical debt.

Create and assure key architecture artefacts (e.g., Key Design Decision, Technical Options Paper, High Level Design).

Collaborate closely with Engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role to define vision andestablishArchitectural Guardrails.

Support senior leaders in shaping their case for change, leading on cost estimation and detailed planning.

Work to agile best practices and cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders.You'llbe using your technical skills to problem solve with our clients, as well as working on internal projects.

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Proven experience leading architecture and development teams, delivering impactful, end-to-end solutions for complex client challenges.

Strong understanding of the Energy and Utilities sector, with experience across areas such aswater, gas, electricity, oil, gas or nuclear.

Experience with common technologies usedinthe sector, such asenterprise systems (IBM Maximo, SAP, Billing, CRM) andoperationalsystems andtechnologies (SCADA,control systems).

Demonstrated ability to shape and communicate architectural strategies across multiple domains (application, business, integration).

Skilled at building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, translating technical insight into business value.

Familiarity with architecture frameworks and modelling tools (e.g. UML, ArchiMate), with awareness of emerging trends and technologies.

While we advocate for using the right tech for the right task, you can expect to work with the following technologies to ensure scalable, high-performance applications:

Cloud & Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, IBM, Oracle, Salesforce

Architecture & Delivery: Microservices, packaged solutions, cloud/on-premisemodels, agile delivery, digital transformation

Tools & Frameworks: IoT, cloud-native architectures, UML, ArchiMate

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Additional informationQuick video call with one of our Tech Recruiters - to discuss your application, the role and PA

Round 1: Either a competency or technical interview (60 mins)

Round 2: Either a competency or technical interview, whichever you didn't do at first round (60 mins)

Final round : Meeting with a PA leader - a discussion around your client-centricity (45 mins)

Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work.

Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self.

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:

Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family

25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days

Generous company pension scheme

Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives

Annual performance-based bonus

PA share ownership

Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

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