Support Integration Architect

Oracle; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company in the UK is seeking a Solutions Architect to design and implement scalable solutions for their internal applications. You will work closely with teams to ensure systems are efficient and meet business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Salesforce and Microsoft Azure, along with excellent stakeholder management skills. This position offers a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Discounted Audley trips

Qualifications

• Strong background in application and solution design.
• Experience across integration domains such as CRM and ERP.
• Familiarity with technology trends and their application.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-level scalable solutions.
• Lead design change management and assess impact on projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create optimal solution designs.

Skills

Salesforce

Microsoft Azure

Cloud-first application architecture

Stakeholder management

Security-by-design principles

Technical problem-solving

Job description

About us

At Audley Travel, we turn careers into adventures. We're dedicated to creating unique travel experiences for our clients and fostering a dynamic, rewarding environment for our team. Join Audley and become part of a supportive community that prioritises your development. Our inclusive culture, along with competitive salaries and benefits, supports your well‑being and growth.

If your passion is travel and you're looking for a career that excites and inspires, Audley Travel is the perfect place for you. Join us to create unforgettable journeys together. Find out more here.

The Role

As a Solutions Architect at Audley Travel, you will be responsible for designing and implementing enterprise‑level robust, scalable solutions for our internal business and client‑facing applications. Your role will ensure that our systems are efficient, integrated, and aligned with our business objectives. You will work closely with project teams and stakeholders to create optimal solution designs and assess feasibility.

• Lead design change management: conduct impact assessments for any proposed design changes during development, engage stakeholders to evaluate implications on scope, timeline, and budget, raise and manage change control items, and update architectural documentation and decision records as needed.
• Contribute to and adopt architectural policies, patterns, and standards.
• Maintain Architecture Building Blocks and catalogs related to applications and integrations.
• Identify and raise appropriate risks, maintain a technical debt register, and ensure regular reviews by the Technical Design Authority (TDA).
• Assist with technical due diligence for new technology contracts and review existing supplier offerings to align with Audley’s strategic roadmaps.

What we're looking for

We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in application and solution design within Salesforce and Microsoft Azure, and experience across a range of integration domains such as CRM, travel reservations, ERP, and marketing.

• Experience in cloud‑first application architecture and solution design, including segmentation and decoupling of cloud applications through middleware.
• Ability to translate business requirements and processes into effective solution designs.
• Stakeholder management and influencing across all levels, from C‑suite to operators.
• Commercial understanding and a track record of driving business innovation through technology.
• In‑depth knowledge of security‑by‑design principles and patterns.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of technology trends.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong technical problem‑solving skills.
• Pragmatic and collaborative, able to balance strategic goals with tactical decisions when necessary.

Why Audley

• Hybrid working: split time between office and remote, with a minimum of 3 days per office.
• Discretionary annual bonus plan.
• 25 days holiday rising to 30 days with length of service.
• A day off for your birthday.
• A day off for volunteering to support a charity, local support group or community work of your choice.
• Private Medical Insurance and access to Healthshield health cash plan.
• Access to medical and wellbeing resources such as a GP service, employee assistance programme and counselling.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Discounted Audley trips for you and your family.
• Wellhub – unlimited discounted access to gyms, studios, and wellbeing apps.
• Rewards scheme giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers.

If you're interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply and start your journey with us at Audley Travel! We believe it’s our people that make the difference and who build Audley into the success it is today. We pride ourselves on enabling people to reach their full potential through promoting and celebrating a diverse and inclusive working environment.