Head of IT Architecture - Trading IT (d/f/m)

Netze BW GmbH; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in London seeks a Head of Architecture to define and drive the architecture strategy for their trading function. The ideal candidate will be a Subject Matter Expert in architecture with extensive experience in commodities trading. This role involves reviewing existing systems, proposing enhancements, and ensuring robust and future-proof architecture. Candidates should exhibit strong problem-solving skills and foresight to design scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Subject Matter Expert in architecture, covering both technical and functional domains.
• Extensive experience in commodities trading.
• Strong foresight to design systems with long-term scalability.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the architecture strategy for EnBW's trading function.
• Review current architecture and propose modernisation solutions.
• Ensure trading architecture is robust and future-proof.
• Oversee integration of trading systems and modernise tech stack.
• Lead architectural reviews of ongoing projects.

Skills

Architecture strategy development

Problem-solving

Experience in commodities trading

Technical design

Job description

A wide range of tasks

• As the Head of Architecture, you will define and drive the architecture strategy for EnBW’s trading function. This role requires a Subject Matter Expert in architecture, covering both technical and functional domains, with extensive experience in commodities trading. You will ensure the trading architecture is robust, future-proof, and aligned with EnBW’s overall business objectives.

Develop and own the architecture strategy for the trading function, ensuring alignment with business objectives across EnBW.

You will be responsible for reviewing the current architecture, identifying areas of improvement, and proposing solutions to modernise the tech stack. This role requires excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to challenge the status quo, and the foresight to design systems with long-term scalability in mind:

• Develop and own the architecture strategy for the trading function, ensuring alignment with business objectives across EnBW
• Ensure the trading architecture is fit for the future, proposing enhancements and technical solutions for business challenges
• Collaborate with system owners and business verticals to ensure all systems are fit for purpose and aligned with a roadmap for continuous improvement
• Produce high-level technical designs and work with infrastructure, cloud, security, and network teams to align with EnBW architectural patterns
• Review and modernise the technology stack, proposing innovative solutions and vendor products to support business growth
• Oversee the integration of trading systems, including ETRM platforms such as Endur, and ensure seamless connectivity across front, middle, and back-office functions
• Lead architectural reviews of ongoing projects to ensure they meet future needs.
• Stay updated on industry technologies and trends, ensuring EnBW leverages cutting-edge tools and practices.