## Solutions Architect - Peterborough
* *Job Title** : Solutions Architect (Infrastructure)
* *Location** : Peterborough (Hybrid)
Are you an experienced Solutions Architect with an interest for designing complex infrastructure and architecture solutions? Would the opportunity to support many, global ABF businesses excite you? Business Technology Services (BTS) is currently recruiting for a capable Solutions Architect to enhance their continually evolving team, and be a subject matter expert for specific technologies across the ABF portfolio. This position requires a deep understanding of infrastructure technologies, as well as architectural design. The potential scope for this role is huge, as BTS continue to offer our efficient and innovative IT solutions to more and more internal business units across ABF.
* *What youll be doing:**
* Produce technical solutions that deliver the business need in line with reference architecture and ensuring security compliance.
* Provide technical analysis, recommendations and costs for new and existing system requirements submitted by ABF businesses.
* Provide solutions consultancy to ABF businesses before projects are requested and during project delivery as required.
* Provide technical support to BTS Project Services and Operations teams as required.
* Assist in the development and maintenance of the ABF BTS Reference Architecture in conjunction with the Technical Architects.
* Engage with third party suppliers for quotes and advice or alongside the BUs for technical requirements gathering.
* *What youll need:**
* Ability to produce articulate and accurate proposals, including design, project tracking, and cost estimation.
* Experience in developing comprehensive infrastructure solutions for various projects.
* Knowledge of LANWAN technologies, including wireless, firewall, and VPN solutions.
* Proficient in Wintel environments and cloud solution development, particularly in Microsoft Azure and infrastructure architecture (compute, networking, storage).
* Advanced verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in user-friendly language for diverse audiences.
* Committed to prioritizing customer service, establishing firm connections with various business units, and preserving mutual respect and credibility.
* Skilled in strategic planning and organization, with a focus on effectively balancing and prioritizing multiple responsibilities.
* Experience in working with vendors, internal customers, and external clients to achieve project goals.
* Capable of delivering complex architectural requirements that involve multiple systems and stakeholders.
* Analytical approach to problem-solving with keen attention to detail, able to make informed decisions regarding design trade-offs (performance, scalability, security, cost).
* Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously while ensuring timely completion of each task.
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* *Location**
Hybrid, a mix of office and homeworking. This role will be based at our Peterborough offices on the Lynchwood Business Park. The office has recently been renovated and along with a modern work environment has great public transport links, free onsite parking, free drink facilities, free lunch option each day and a great team culture. ## About the Company **Associated British Foods Business Technology Services are continually reviewing our ******benefits to ensure our staff feel rewarded…**** Associated British Foods is a global giant when it comes to the world of food processing and retail. Our ingredients division is the world’s second-largest producer of both sugar and baker’s yeast and our grocery brands occupy leading positions across the globe meaning that, in the UK, nine out of ten households use our brands. Associated British Foods Business Technology Services (BTS) was first established in 2008 to deliver a centralised IT infrastructure and service to our fellow ABF businesses. We have now grown and operate in over 185 locations spread across 23 countries supported by a fantastic team of nearly 200. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we’re looking for people who are eager to join us in supporting and delivering this vision. We want you to be a part of our future and to support you, so below are a handful of some of our benefits that are offered to our employees.
* AB Foods BTS match up to 10% pension (contributory)
* Up to 10% Bonus
* Opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday per calendar year
* Discounts on ABF products such as Twinings, Silverspoon, Pataks and Ryvita
* 247 free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support you as and when necessary
We’re looking for dedicated and conscientious people who embrace and live our values. If you are an individual who thrives in a collaborative, trusting and pioneering work environment, ABF could be the right company for you. All recruitment activities into our ABF BTS team are supported by our AB Agri business. **Making your application** Ready to apply? Great! Simply register your details and upload your CV via our careers website – it usually takes just a few minutes. Please do not delay making your application. In the event of a high candidate response to this vacancy we may close the application period before the date shown and without notice. So that we can support you to perform at your best, please let us know of any adjustments that may be required throughout the recruitment process by emailing careers@abagri.com As part of your application, we ask you to answer some equal opportunities questions that help us to monitor how inclusive our recruitment process is and identify areas we can improve in. This information is anonymised, separate from your application and is never seen by the hiring panel. You can choose not to answer these questions with no impact on your application. ABF BTS recruitment is supported by our AB Agri group and we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We have a PSL and do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.