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Are you passionate about defining modern technology solutions which help an organisation realise its strategic business objectives? At William Grant and Sons, we’re looking for a Solution Architect who will play a pivotal role in ensuring the continued evolution of our business and brands. This is your chance to join a team where innovation meets heritage, and where your expertise will help define the technology landscape underpinning our iconic portfolio.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the design, implementation, and governance of technology solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams of internal and external SME’s to deliver solution architecture artefacts which underpin business change
Support the improvement of technology led change across the business to help promote a strong innovation culture
Remain informed of industry changes and technology evolution looking for opportunity to bring those changes to life at WG&S
Provide expert architectural and technical guidance to technology change initiatives ensuring compliance with Enterprise Architecture guidance and direction
Define technology architecture and solutions in line with our technology vision and roadmap
Lead architectural engagement with third-party vendors, ensuring proposed solutions align with architecture direction and industry best practice
Play an integral role in project delivery by providing expert architectural and technical guidance, while ensuring design thinking is embedded from the outset and throughout
Requirements:
Strong, proven technical skills in defining and implementing technology solutions that align with organisational objectives
Demonstrated ability to create clear, high-quality solution architecture documentation for complex technologies
Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with the capability to translate technical concepts, designs and thinking into actionable insights for diverse audiences
Skilled at fostering collaboration within teams, inspiring colleagues, and contributing to shared objectives, plans, and continuous improvement initiatives
Proactive in supporting team development, driving continuous improvement, and aligning solution architecture with organisational goals
Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills capable of delivering insight and technical guidance to both peers and business colleagues
Experience operating within an Architecture lead environment governed by a Technical Design Authority
Display a natural curiosity and passion for technology and technology led innovation
What we offer:
Competitive salary and benefits designed to promote financial wellbeing
Eligibility to participate in a bonus plan
Generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement
Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service)
Defined contribution pension plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary
Product allocation
Cycle to Work scheme
Opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for charity