Severn Trent provides critical national infrastructure to millions of customers in our region 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Our Technology team is vital to keeping the operation moving, as we deliver and maintain secure and stable IT services which maximize value to our business. We’re stacked with highly talented and innovative individuals who are always searching for exciting new ways to aid our business colleagues, and ultimately, our customers experience.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
We’re currently looking for a Network Architect to join our growing architecture function to work holistically across our Technology business. You will proactively lead and support our architecture activities, guiding the development and management of the network technical and infrastructure solutions we have.
In this exciting role, you will deal with solutions that will enable Severn Trent’s future-state business capabilities and drive targeted business outcomes. You will immerse yourself in technologies such as cloud, data centre, infrastructure, mobile, AI, operational technology (OT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), blockchain, edge computing, and immersive experiences technologies.
Key accountabilities in the role will include:
* Definition and shaping of workable solutions to meet desired business outcomes while moving forward Severn Trent’s architecture direction.
* Proactively and holistically supporting wider architecture activities that guide the development and management of solutions.
* Adherence to governance policies surrounding architecture with a degree of autonomy as defined for the role.
* Creation of deliverables that describe the architecture decisions and essence of solutions.
* Providing support for our Architecture practice and IS change agenda through deliverables including knowledge articles, maintenance of key architectural documents, and change recommendations to guardrails.
* Acting as a consultant in the area of specialism.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
To succeed in this role, we’re looking for previous experience operating as an architect with demonstrable expertise in a subject domain such as Technical, Infrastructure, Data Modeller, Security, Integration, Network, Functional, or Software Development. Experience in working in various delivery methodologies, including an Agile/SAFe environment, is also essential.
You will have experience in IT, including working with third parties to deliver outcomes, as well as experience in defining and shaping solutions. Having digital credentials and the ability to demonstrate multiple examples of delivery to a digital agenda will be highly desirable.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognize great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
Here are just some of our favorite perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
* Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
* Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
* Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
* Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
* Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
* Family-friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
* Two volunteering days per year
* Private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, and personal accident cover
WHAT’S NEXT?
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.
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