Solutions Architect – Energy Trading & Tech Transformation

VirtueTech Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy trading firm based in London is seeking a Solutions Architect to support a major IT transformation. This high-impact role focuses on scalable and well-designed solutions architecture, guiding the architecture across key trading and operational platforms. The ideal candidate will have a background in software engineering and experience in a Solutions Architect position, with a strong focus on LNG and biofuels. Collaborating closely with the CTO, you will shape the future technology landscape critical to the company's journey towards net zero by 2050.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect is required.
• Strong knowledge of system integrations and data flows.
• A background in software engineering or development is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead Solutions Architect across trading and operational platforms.
• Design and document end-to-end solution architectures.
• Support the CTO in a five-year technology transformation roadmap.
• Shape architectural decisions across various systems.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture model (TOGAF)

Solutions Architect experience

Software engineering background

System integration knowledge

API understanding

Experience with ETRM platforms

Energy and commodities trading experience

Job description

A leading energy trading firm based in London is seeking a Solutions Architect to support a major IT transformation. This high-impact role focuses on scalable and well-designed solutions architecture, guiding the architecture across key trading and operational platforms. The ideal candidate will have a background in software engineering and experience in a Solutions Architect position, with a strong focus on LNG and biofuels. Collaborating closely with the CTO, you will shape the future technology landscape critical to the company's journey towards net zero by 2050.