Title: Senior Solutions Architect - NESO
Location: Wokingham, GB, RG41 5BN
Division: NESO Strategy & Architecture
Job Type:
Requisition Number: 64249
Department: Business Services
Job Function: Information Technology
About the Role
National Energy System Operator (NESO) is on a journey towards a sustainable and secure energy future. Together we build on this momentum, advancing the Electricity System Operator’s (ESO) plan for zero carbon operability of the electricity system by 2025.
We are looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to join us within the “Strategy & Architecture” pillar of NESO organisation, to work within the Markets Domain supporting existing and new systems.
The Senior Solution Architect will play a key role in the design, implementation, evolution, and integration of the systems in support of the business needs and should be technically proficient, strategically minded, and adept at managing stakeholders and projects. They should also be innovative and adaptable to the dynamic nature of the energy market.
This role can be based from Wokingham or Warwick, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home.
Key Accountabilities
* Technical Expertise: Should have a deep understanding of the energy market systems and technologies. This includes knowledge of CRM systems, data integration, and cloud platforms.
* Strategic Thinking: Should be capable of aligning technical solutions with business goals and understand the high-level requirements and current state of the market systems.
* Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders, including market participants, technical teams, and business leaders. Should be able to present and seek approval for solution options and high-level designs at appropriate boards.
* Project Management Support: Should be skilled in supporting project delivery, ensuring that solutions are delivered on time and within budget. Should be able to handle risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies.
* Innovation and Adaptability: Should be open to exploring new technologies and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the energy market.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Familiar with applying solution architecture tools and techniques.
* Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of technical leadership on business-critical projects involving various platforms and products.
* Experience solving complex/mathematical/logical problems.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Good stakeholder management and influencing skills at all levels - colleagues, partners/vendors, and project sponsors.
* Ability to present ideas and solutions for different stakeholders.
* Experience in Change Management, managing change processes in a complex technical environment.
* Ability to operate seamlessly in Waterfall and Agile methods of Delivery.
* Experience working with multiple teams and solving their day-to-day design and engineering issues.
* Ability to keep abreast of industry knowledge and technology trends.
* Knowledge about modern dev/sec/ops concepts and tools, especially with security aspects.
* Experience and understanding of operationalizing and actualizing strategies.
* Experience working in a high-assurance environment, e.g. CNI, Government, finance.
* A strong experience of using architecture frameworks (e.g. Zachman, TOGAF, SABSA) would be beneficial.
* Ability to manage changing business and technical requirements in a highly dynamic delivery environment.
* Good communication skills with demonstrated ability to navigate a complex organization and generate buy-in for ideas and solutions.
* Good experience working in cloud environments such as Azure & AWS.
About What You'll Get
A competitive salary of £70,000 to £80,000 – dependent on experience and capability.
As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance, 28 days annual leave as standard, and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance.
About Us
Traditionally, Britain’s energy system has been split into two areas – gas and electricity – but to ensure that Britain’s energy system is secure and affordable there needs to be coordination across the whole energy system, with one single entity responsible for translating policy into immediate strategy. National Energy System Operator (NESO) will bring unparalleled change.
Forge a path to a sustainable future for everyone.
Your energy, our future, together.
More Information
This role closes on 24/03/2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.
We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value, and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organization, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
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