Solutions Architect - 6 month contract

Octopus Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary negotiated based on experience

Unique culture fostering autonomy

Access to employee benefits hub

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Octopus Group is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to define the integration strategy within our Finance Systems team. You'll help shape how we work by managing technical decisions and collaborating with internal and external teams.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in designing finance technology and handling complex systems integrations. You'll play a crucial role in assessing current systems and proposing effective solutions that contribute to our commitment to efficiency and innovation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing finance technology and integration architectures.
• Strong experience with complex systems integration projects.
• Experience delivering system migrations while maintaining business continuity.
• Strong understanding of integration technologies and application architectures.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic and architectural technical decisions.
• Define and evaluate architecture options for finance systems.
• Assess existing systems and propose solutions to evolve finance technology.
• Collaborate with development teams during the solution design phase.

Skills

Designing finance technology

Complex systems integration

System migrations

Integration technologies

REST APIs

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Technical documentation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Octopus Energy has grown exponentially over the last 10 years. It is now a complex multi‑billion turnover international group, which participates in multiple industry verticals including retail utilities, utilities management, generation, EV leasing and software sales. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction and as part of our growth strategy, we are implementing a number of new business management applications to streamline our finance operations and improve efficiency.

As a result, we are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to assess & define the integration strategy in our Finance Systems team. We are looking for someone who can take a fresh look at our current landscape, define what better looks like, and help identify the most effective path to meaningful change.

You’ll play an important role in shaping how we work: setting direction without overcomplicating things, supporting the team with care, and balancing technical curiosity with a down‑to‑earth mindset.

Initial 6 month contract with potential to extend depending on business need.

What you’ll do

• Be responsible for strategic and architectural technical decisions with a particular focus on Financial Operational Systems (Finance, Supply Chain Procurements and Sales)
• Define and evaluate architecture options for finance systems and integrations, and present recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Support the definition of a cohesive and consistent data model that can serve as the bedrock of all our financial systems whilst maintaining a global view of the impact on other tech systems
• Assess existing systems & propose solutions to evolve finance technology to keep up with a rapidly growing scale up business
• Collaborate with internal & external development teams during the solution design phase to ensure that any technical solution is fit for purpose
• Collaborate closely with our TechOps and Security teams to ensure that the solution we choose fits within the organization, is scalable, supportable and secure

What you’ll need

• Proven experience designing finance technology and integration architectures in fast‑growing, agile organisations
• Strong experience with complex systems integration projects
• Experience delivering system migrations or transformations while maintaining business continuity
• Strong understanding of integration technologies and application architectures.
• Understanding of modern integration patterns, REST APIs, modern application and data architecture.
• Understanding at a protocol level of Single Sign‑On (SSO) and identity provisioning technologies such as OAuth, OIDC, SAML and SCIM
• Ability to produce high‑quality technical documentation and present complex integration concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills

Benefits

• Salary negotiated based on experience and role fit
• Unique culture fostering autonomy, rapid learning, and impact
• Access to a comprehensive employee benefits hub
• Flexible working arrangements and supportive environment
• Opportunities for career development and skill growth

Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we’ll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum effectiveness. Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we’re looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.