Enterprise Solutions Architect

Gatwick Airport Limited; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Enterprise Solutions Architect to join their vibrant team at London Gatwick. This role offers a unique hybrid work environment, combining office presence and remote work, allowing for flexibility while ensuring adherence to architecture standards. You will be responsible for shaping the technology landscape, engaging with stakeholders, and driving innovative solutions that align with business goals. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to elevate their career in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Share scheme

Pension

Lifestyle insurance

Career progression opportunities

Training for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in Enterprise Solutions Architecture and System Implementation projects.
• Proven track record in developing architecture policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop technology and systems architecture to support business strategies.
• Engage stakeholders to align business strategy with architecture standards.

Skills

Enterprise Solutions Architecture

System Implementation

Stakeholder Engagement

Design Documentation

Architecture Policies and Standards

Aviation Industry Knowledge

Education

Architecture related certifications (e.g. TOGAF)

Job description

Enterprise Solutions Architect

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick

Circa £75,000, £4,500 flex allowance, up to 20% bonus + benefits

Where will your career take you?

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.

Are you a Solutions Architect looking for a new opportunity? This role takes an office-first hybrid approach here at London Gatwick, with three days a week in the office, two days remote, managed around the needs of the business.

What is the role?

Responsible for the development of the technology and systems architecture needed to support London Gatwick's business strategies and goals. Ensures that as solutions are delivered, they adhere to the defined architecture standards and best practices.

What will you do?

1. Provides input and thought leadership into the IT technology roadmap and standards based on industry best practices.
2. Engages internal and external stakeholders to ensure business strategy feeds into architecture and technical standards.
3. Creates designs that align to business goals, simplify the technology landscape and optimise cost of operation.
4. Accountable for the provision of extensive subject matter expertise of major enterprise solutions and is the architecture representative for specific airport operational systems.
5. Manages, governs and supports outsourced 3rd party Solution Architects and the quality of artefacts produced.
6. Supports product selection processes through the “Request for Tender” process.
7. Supports the IT Operations function in triage, troubleshooting and system optimisation throughout delivery.

Do you have what we're looking for?

1. Experience in a significant Enterprise Solutions Architecture role.
2. Experience of System Implementation related projects and design.
3. Architecture related certifications (e.g. TOGAF).
4. Proven track record in identifying and developing architecture related policies, principles, standards, strategies and roadmaps.
5. Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers and service providers.
6. Experience of producing high- and low-level design documentation.
7. Experience of the aviation industry or similar mission critical highly available operations.
8. Working within an IT team in a medium or large organisation operating within a complex technology landscape.

What's in it for you?

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by an annual bonus, share scheme, pension, and lifestyle insurance. There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible.

Whatever your interests and ambitions, wherever you want your journey to take you, London Gatwick could be the place where your career really does… well… take off.

Click apply to begin your journey, your way with London Gatwick.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.