Solutions architect

Solutions Architect Solutions Architect ABOUT US We are a FTSE 40 global leader in sports betting and gaming with annual revenues of over £4bn. Its strong and diverse portfolio of market-leading brands and best-in-class products provides its 13 million customers excitement and entertainment in a safe and responsible way. Brands include Junglee, Paddy Power, Sky Betting and Gaming, Betfair, Sportsbet, FanDuel, and PokerStars. Our vision for global technology is to achieve competitive advantage for our divisions by collaborating on areas of technology that benefit from our global scale, while maintaining divisional autonomy in other areas. At Flutter we have over 18,000 talented employees around the world who all share a common set of traits; competitiveness, agility, integrity and a relentless focus on delivering the highest standards of entertainment to our customers in a safe and responsible way. If you are searching for an opportunity to work for the world's leading and most innovative sports betting and gaming company, you might be interested in this role. ROLE OVERVIEW Are you looking for a new challenge where you can be involved in driving Procurement Technology Transformation? Do you like working towards a shared goal with supportive colleagues in a fast-paced, respectful, and flexible working environment? Do you have a passion for delivering Digital Transformation? Over the next few years Flutter is embarking on a Procurement Transformation Programme and one of the transformation’s key pillars is to transform our procurement technology. We are beginning this journey by implementing Coupa to become our new Source-to-Contract solution to enable our procurement transformation. The Solution Architect role is a key strategic role for the Procurement Transformation team. In this role you will be responsible for Defining the logical and physical data models for applications used within the business. You will produce and maintain Data Flow diagrams that clearly demonstrate flow of Data between business applications. You will identify long term migration and integration roadmaps, to deliver required data to existing and new applications, as and when needed. The deployment of Coupa will entail numerous phases over a number of years. This role is key in the initial delivery of the Coupa solution and as the solution transitions to BAU, it becomes a pivotal role in the delivery of data needs of an evolving systems landscape. The role will be supported at times by 3rd party resources providing additional expertise for the delivery of the works. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES As the Solution Architect your responsibilities will vary depending on the specific needs of the programme at a point in time. Below is an indicative list of responsibilities for the role: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand and document data requirements and ensure requirements are appropriately designed, implemented and communicated. Develop and maintain comprehensive data models for enterprise-level databases and systems. Create data flow diagrams that clearly define the flow of data between Coupa, and other business applications will operate. Act as the primary contact for data architecture and/or data mapping issues, offering technical solutions to various business challenges. Provide expertise in data modelling, design, and implementation to support complex data landscapes. Facilitate data migration and integration activities, ensuring data accuracy and integrity across systems. Lead the integration of new data management technologies and software engineering tools into existing structures. Provide guidance and expertise to support the Flutter Procurement Transformation Programme in the delivery of the Coupa solution and Migration of Data and integration of several operational systems (including Oracle, Workday, OKTA, Aravo, Ecovadis and several other home-grown systems) into Coupa. Guide the organisation in adopting new data technologies and methodologies, including machine learning and AI, for enhanced data processing and analysis. Collaborate with wider IT and business teams to establish data architecture standards and policies. Input into user testing strategy and management of UAT process as part of the build and deployment phases of Coupa. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE Several years of experience of data modelling, schema design, producing Data Flow diagrams, mapping, manipulation and implementation of required data flows. Expert understanding of systems integration and data migration and associated tools and techniques. Demonstrable experience of working to tight schedules and delivery in complex federated organisations would be a distinct advantage. Ability to establish strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to design and deliver end to end solutions. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, flexible and innovative environment. Ability to communicate with stakeholders in a confident and professional manner. Experience of Coupa and Oracle is essential and experience of Workday, OKTA and OneTrust would be an added advantage. Knowledge of machine learning, AI, and advanced data analytics techniques. Proficient in SQL, NoSQL, and other database languages. Batchelors or Master's degree in a related subject or equivalent experience.