Senior Architect - Finance

Sainsbury's; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sainsbury's Tech is seeking a Senior Architect to define technical roadmaps and collaborate with engineering teams on innovative cloud-native designs. This role requires deep expertise in architecture frameworks and modern engineering practices, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic and inclusive environment to influence technology adoption and contribute to the retail industry's transformation.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in designing and implementing technical roadmaps.
• Comprehensive understanding of architecture frameworks and modern engineering practices.
• Strong influencing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical roadmap for capability areas.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design innovative products.
• Drive the adoption of technology principles across areas of responsibility.

Skills

Cloud-native design

Technical roadmap development

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Why join us

Joining Sainsbury's Tech means becoming part of a leading, multi-channel, multi-brand retailer where you have the opportunity to shape the technology that powers our business. As a Senior Architect, you will play a vital role in defining the technical roadmap for your area of responsibility, collaborating with engineering teams to design innovative products and services. We foster an agile and empowered work culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. As part of our inclusive and diverse team, you will have the chance to influence the overall technical architecture, contribute to cloud-native designs, and drive the adoption of cutting-edge technology principles. Join us to make a purposeful contribution, be part of a dynamic and inclusive environment, and embrace the exciting challenges of transforming the retail industry.

What you'll do

As a Senior Architect at Sainsbury's Tech, you will play a crucial role in planning and defining the technical roadmap for your responsible capability areas. Working closely with multiple engineering teams, you will shape and design new products and services that align with the overall architecture. Your focus will be on creating cloud-native designs for complex projects, iterating existing components, and designing new components from scratch. Collaborating with Senior Engineering Managers, you will develop and communicate the technical architecture, roadmap, and strategy for your areas of responsibility. Additionally, you will influence teams within your domain to prioritise and build components that add the most value, while also driving the adoption of technology principles across your areas of responsibility. Being an integral part of the architecture community of practise, you will share your expertise, contribute innovative design ideas, and promote collaboration and innovation across teams. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of the technology landscape, staying informed about industry and retail developments, applying modern engineering techniques and cloud-native design principles, building trust and credibility, and delivering results with a focus on problem-solving and collaboration.

Who you are

As a Senior Architect in Sainsbury's Tech, you are a seasoned professional with deep expertise in designing and implementing technical roadmaps and strategies for your area of responsibility. You possess a comprehensive understanding of the technology landscape and stay updated on the latest developments in architecture frameworks and modern engineering practises, particularly in the context of cloud-native design. With your strong influencing and communication skills, you are able to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including product managers and engineering teams, to shape and deliver innovative solutions that align with the overall architectural vision. Your ability to think holistically and consider multiple viewpoints allows you to come up with creative solutions to complex technical problems. As a driven individual, you constantly strive for self-improvement and actively contribute to the inclusive and diverse culture of Sainsbury's Tech.

Ideally, you will also have Retail Finance knowledge for example Accounts Payable, General Ledger.