Solution Architect – Operational Applications

TN United Kingdom; Warwick; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Solution Architect to join their Tech and Digital team in Warwick. This role involves leading the architectural strategy for ERP and Work Management domains, ensuring that solutions align with business needs. You will engage with stakeholders, manage product selection, and oversee the delivery of complex solutions. The company offers a supportive environment with excellent benefits, including a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and a company bonus scheme. If you have a passion for technology and a track record in solution architecture, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Private medical insurance

Annual health screening

Company pension scheme

Company Bonus - On Target 20% - Max 45%

Company car/cash allowance

Discounts/Cashback/Offers from major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in Solution Architecture on significant programs.
• Proven ability to manage staff and engage with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural strategy for ERP and Document Integration domains.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop project plans.

Skills

Solution Architecture

ERP Management

Stakeholder Engagement

TOGAF

Cloud-based Solutions

API Management

Intelligent Automation

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

LeanIX

SAP S/4HANA

Paragon

OBTC

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24.04.2025

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Solution Architect – Tachbrook Park, Warwick

£56,000 - £84,000 With Excellent Benefits

Keeping our Customers Safe, Warm, Working and Informed is what we strive for at Calor

The Tech and Digital team at Calor Gas are looking to recruit an engaging and proactive Solution Architect.

The Solution Architect will support the strategic creation of roadmap designs and manage the delivery by leading the ERP & Work Management and Document & Integration Domains.

The Solution Architect is accountable for the high-level and low-level designs of the service to be implemented. They will establish the basic structure of the system, define the essential core design features and elements that provide the framework for all that follows.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide the primary architectural strategy focal point for business road maps and projects for the ERP& Work management and Document & Integration technical domains
• Update and maintain the architectural roadmaps in the Enterprise Architectural tooling (LeanIX)
• Lead product and vendor selection events inline of Global and Local Procurement processes
• Interface with the business sponsors and all other stakeholders
• Accountable for the offered solutions meet the business requirements and are aligned to the business direction
• Provide ownership of technical solutions as well as options with documented impacts and benefits
• Provide knowledge on modern Applications, Networks, Servers, Storage, and Desktop Infrastructures within complex and challenging environments.
• Define the infrastructure hardware and software requirements
• Lead the governance of the preparation and submission of detailed documentation on the solution
• Collaborate with the project manager and Lead the Solution Development Managers to develop detailed project plans, scoping documents and investment papers
• Accountable to define system requirements, based on the business needs balanced against other constraints such as cost and timing. Ensuring that this set of high-level requirements is consistent, complete, correct and operationally defined
• Actively engage with stakeholders involved in gathering requirements and responses.
• Delivers program-level communications for executives and stakeholders
• Defines performance objectives and development plans for team members and ensures alignment with department objectives.

As such we would like you to have/be:

• Solution Architecture (or technical lead) on significant programmes and projects
• Proven experience of managing staff via Delegation of authority and tasks, providing timely feedback, planning, and supporting the development of others and has the ability to gain acceptance of ideas and plans.
• Working with internal stakeholders and external clients/suppliers in a technical or business design function
• Demonstrable expertise developing conceptual, logical and physical architectures and applying architectural principles
• TOGAF, depth/breadth of solution areas (applications, business analysis, data, integration and infrastructure),
• Enterprise Architecture methodologies, cloud-based solutions, Digital Evolution, API Management and Intelligent Automation viewed as advantageous.
• Experience with ERP application – SAP S/4HANA 1909, Ortec – VMI forecasting & Supply planning, OBTC – Onboard truck computer, Paragon – Route planning & Scheduling, Other critical application supporting daily operations
• Setting up a TDA and or creating an Architectural Governance Model to assure a quality service is delivered.

In return, we offer:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Private medical insurance (the value is £ per annum)
• Annual health screening
• Company pension scheme -single matched contributions to for first 2 years, up to after 2 years
• Company Bonus -On Target 20% - Max 45%
• Company car/cash allowance £577 per month
• Discounts/Cashback/Offers from major retailers

To be considered for the above opportunity you must be eligible to live and work in UK