Senior Architect

BDO UK; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading accountancy and business advisory firm as a People Manager for IT Architects. Lead a high-performing team, align activities with organizational goals, and drive innovative IT solutions. Be part of a supportive culture that values professional development and collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT architecture and solution design.
• Experience managing teams and performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of IT architects.
• Lead the development of IT architecture strategies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for architectural designs.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Technologies

Job description

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About BDO

BDO is an accountancy and business advisory firm supporting entrepreneurial organizations to navigate today's changing world. We work with Britain’s high-growth, ambitious businesses, advising owners and management teams to fuel economic growth.

Our IT Team

Our IT team collaborates across departments to develop, explore, and implement innovative solutions in accounting, tax, and business consulting. They maintain and test technological solutions, helping us stay at the forefront of financial technology. Join us to be part of a team that acts as the backbone of our business, with training and support to help you succeed.

Role Overview

As a People Manager for IT Architects, you will lead a team, foster collaboration, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Your responsibilities include guiding the team, managing workload prioritization, facilitating training, and providing technical leadership and governance for IT projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of IT architects, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Align team activities with organizational goals and manage workload prioritization.
• Lead the development of IT architecture strategies and ensure adherence to standards and policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into architectural designs.
• Evaluate and select software standards and services, and oversee software configurations.
• Engage with senior leadership to communicate opportunities, risks, and costs related to platform architecture.
• Drive strategic influence across projects to implement cost-effective technology solutions.
• Ensure IT Architecture is recognized as a valuable asset to BDO.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in IT architecture, solution design, and system implementation.
• Experience managing teams, including performance reviews and workload management.
• Experience with large-scale enterprise environments, especially Microsoft technologies.
• Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of application development, infrastructure, and network architecture.

Our Commitment to You

We value authenticity, support flexible working, and offer career development opportunities. Our culture promotes mutual support, collaboration, and continuous learning through various programs and resources.

Join Us

At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses succeed and fuel the UK economy. We invest in our people, fostering a creative, innovative, and inclusive environment where you can thrive and shape the future together with us.