Our Technology teams are at the forefront of what we do. Surrounded by exceptional Architects, you'll bring your ideas to shape the customer experience as part of a forward-thinking team.
The Solution Architecture Practice Lead will drive solution architecture across our organisation. Reporting to the Chief Architect, this role provides strategic direction and mentorship to solution architects, enabling them to deliver high-quality solutions.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams ensures alignment with business goals and drives innovation through effective solution design. The role also involves managing resource allocation and development of solution architects, optimising their performance for successful delivery.
We're looking for someone passionate about technology, with excellent leadership and architectural skills, and a strong background in solution architecture.
Key Benefits
* We offer 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays, and an optional extra five days.
* Flexible Working allows an early Friday finish, with a subsidised cafeteria.
* Primark Perks provide discounts with local partner businesses.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the solution architecture practice and establish standards, frameworks, and guidelines aligned with Primark's technology strategy.
* Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to solution architects, promoting the reuse of components and techniques within a composable architecture framework.
* Manage resource and task allocation of solution architects, driving the development and maintenance of solution architecture artefacts.
* Conduct solution reviews to ensure compliance with architectural standards and best practices.
* Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in solution architecture, advocating for adoption within Primark.
* Represent the solution architecture practice in the architecture leadership team, owning architectural and project risks and issues.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, vendors, and security functions to define, align, communicate, and implement solution architecture.
* Bulk and manage a high-performing team focused on delivering the technology strategy for Primark, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among solution architects.
* Share a vision with the team, providing clarity and direction to work towards common goals and build talent and succession plans.
Your Background
* You should have proven experience as a senior solution architect or similar role, with a strong track record of designing and delivering complex technology solutions.
* Solid understanding of solution architecture principles, frameworks, and best practices, with hands-on experience in solution design.
* Demonstrated experience in leading and developing a team of solution architects.
* Excellent leadership and communication skills, influencing and collaborating effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
* In-depth knowledge of modern software architectures, including microservices, APIs, cloud computing, and data analytics.
* Affinity for the mission and vision of the Technology function, with a passion for shaping and achieving success.
* Creative and analytically minded, with a passion for turning data into storytelling and actionable insights.
* Trusted relationships and collaboration across multi-functional teams to drive business objectives.
* Excellent attention to detail, analysing high volumes of data, and demonstrating a higher-level overview.
* Proven ability in managing sensitive matters while maintaining confidentiality.