Enterprise Architect

Tesco; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Disability Confident CommittedEmployer

Job summary

Tesco Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the formulation, development and alignment of technology with Tesco's business strategy. You will define, communicate and govern enterprise architecture, creating standards to ensure technology programmes deliver business value.

You will collaborate with engineering, product leadership and stakeholders to shape strategy, guide decision-making and drive architectural simplification and cost efficiency across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to shape technology strategy and portfolio steering.
• Experience delivering technology architecture across large programmes.
• Strong modelling and documentation of architecture and standards.
• Effective communication with stakeholders and governance bodies.
• Ability to translate business strategy into architecture outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation and governance of Tesco's enterprise architecture.
• Define target architecture aligned to business strategy.
• Collaborate with engineering and product leaders to secure architecture decisions.
• Develop and communicate architecture principles and standards.
• Support delivery through the technology lifecycle and risk management.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Technology strategy

Solution architecture

Architecture modelling

Data analytics & insights

Communication & influencing

Strategic thinking & problem solving

Job description

Job Summary:

As an Enterprise Architect at Tesco you lead the formulation, development and alignment of new and existing Technology with the Tesco Business Strategy to collectively deliver a simpler, flexible & sustainable architecture. You define, communicate and govern the enterprise architecture for Tesco by creating standards and guidance for Technology programmes and solutions in order to ensure it enables and delivers the Tesco Business Strategy.

In this job, I am accountable for:

Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence and have these specific risk responsibilities:

• Fostering understanding of the current technology landscape and its impact on stakeholders:
• Ensure we have models and materials that describe the landscape at a high-level and how it supports the business
• Help colleagues of all levels to understand the bigger picture and their role / activities within it to aid decision making
• Evolving and embedding Technology strategy across Tesco Technology's functions:
• Partnering technology engineering and product leadership to define target enterprise architecture that will improve our business for customers and colleagues in line with our business and Technology strategy and plans
• Identify organisational requirements for the resources, structures and cultural changes necessary to support the delivery of the enterprise architecture
• Identify the optimal approach to delivering Tesco business strategy while increasing agility and driving simplicity / cost efficiency over the short, medium and long-term.
• Supporting portfolio and programme teams to contribute to planning activities utilising our broad understanding of Tesco, its technology landscape and broader industry / technology trends
• Guiding high-level delivery planning and solution design to deliver our strategic goals whilst ensuring we continuously deliver business value
• Work in collaboration other teams to help ensure we design flexible, efficient and secure solutions
• Lead and facilitate the creation of governing principles, policies, standards etc. to guide solution decision making for architecturally significant initiatives
• Operate the architecture review, governance and exception processes
• Supporting successful delivery through the technology lifecycle, delivering business value and realising strategic goals.
• On occasion, provide targeted support for initiatives with technical challenges during their delivery
• Evolving our federated architecture and design framework as part of the Technology delivery model

Key people and teams I work with in and outside of Tesco:

• Build architecture capability and competency within Tesco in keeping with our emphasis on agile, DevOps and 'architecture is everyone's role' principles.
• Create and operate an effective community to engage and educate Technology colleagues in enterprise and solution architecture topics
• Proactively collaborate and communicate with Technology colleagues and delivery partners to drive awareness and interest
• Build effective relationships with our Stores business and PLC group colleagues, and valued 3rd party partners.
• Head of Enterprise Architecture
• N/A (direct influence on major strategic investments as part of role)
• Day-to-day engagement with Engineering teams and directors
• Regular engagement with Product, Programme and Software Development principals and managers
• Colleagues and business stakeholders across Tesco
• Suppliers and 3rd parties

Experience relevant for this job:

• Technology understanding across Software, Infrastructure, Security and Data
• Proven record of Technology delivery at Tesco scale
• Solution Shaping & Problem-Solving
• Successful use of Enterprise Architecture to shape strategic priorities
• Technology Strategy and Portfolio Steering
• Solution Architecture experience on major programmes
• Architecture Modelling
• Creation, communication and embedding of Technology strategy
• Technical Writing (Standards, Whitepapers & Cookbooks)
• Leading solution architecture governance / assurance
• Proficient Software and System Engineering (incl. Cloud)
• Hands on engineering experience
• Core Technology
• Development Lifcycle
• Product Methodologies
• Retail Technology Awareness
• Communication & Influencing
• Data Analytics & Insights
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
• Finance & Procurement
• Curiosity & Learning
• Embracing and Enabling Change

At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed.

We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly - spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone’s life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.

When you join Tesco Bengaluru in this role, you'll be employed by Tesco Bengaluru Private Limited, the Tesco legal entity responsible for your employment.