Technical Architect - Data

Location: We operate a flexible, hybrid working environment with the candidate required to travel to either our Winchester or London office once or twice a week.

We offer

• Up to £100k base salary
  
  
• 10% Bonus
  
  
• 6% pension contribution
  
  
• Private Medical
  
  
• 25 days annual leave
  
  
• Access to our comprehensive flexible benefits including discounts on big brands, wellness and employee assistance programmes, gymflex, buy and sell annual leave, travel and dental insurance
  
  
• Work. Life. Smarter. Our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture
  
  Overview
  
  Designs and develops technical architecture solutions that align with Arqiva’s enterprise architecture and address business challenges, ensuring the integration of processes, applications, data, and technologies.
  
  The role
  
  
• Design robust, scalable technical architecture solutions that meet business and technical requirements, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards
  
  
• Develop comprehensive integration strategies across multiple platforms, ensuring seamless data flow and interoperability
  
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective technical architecture designs, supporting both operational and analytical needs
  
  
• Ensure technical solutions are designed with security, compliance, and governance requirements in mind, minimising risks and safeguarding technical assets
  
  
• Provide expert guidance on detailed technical solution design to ensure that the built and in-life solution meets business needs
  
  
• Contribute to the ongoing development of Arqiva's enterprise architecture, recommending improvements to enhance enterprise capabilities and performance
  
  
• Lead the implementation of technical architecture solutions, providing technical leadership and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
  
  
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in technical architecture, and incorporate relevant advancements into architectural designs
  
  
• Work closely with stakeholders across the business to ensure that data solutions align with broader IT and business objectives
  
  
• Provide thought leadership through data solution architecture expertise and act as an SME for the team.
  
  
• Own relationships with suppliers in this ecosystem and peers in the industry.
  
  The person
  
  
• Significant experience in solution architecture or a related field
  
  
• Proven track record in designing and delivering architecture solutions for connectivity systems and infrastructure
  
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of architecture frameworks and best practices (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
  
  
• Qualifications: A degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is advantageous.
  
  Skills
  
  
• Solution Architecture - Ability to design end-to-end technical solutions that integrate various systems, services, and technologies.
  
  
• Transmission Systems - Knowledge of transmission systems, equipment and technologies e.g. antennae, satellite systems.
  
  
• Operational Support Systems - Proficient in first and/or second line operational support systems and network management.
  
  
• Virtualisation & Cloud Computing - Proficiency with virtualisation and cloud computing e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud platforms
  
  
• Communication skills - collaborate with cross-functional teams, present technical info and provide training or support
  
  
• Analytical and technical problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues
  
  
• Attention to detail - keen attention to detail in identifying defects and ensuring accuracy
  
  
• Innovation & CI - ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement
  
  Why join Arqiva? We are the undisputed leader in UK TV and radio broadcast, and the UK’s leading Smart utilities platform. This means we have a strong heritage and foundation for future growth for you to grow your career with us.
  
  Our journey is to transition global media distribution to cloud solutions, where we aim to double our revenue and continue to grow by being an innovator of scalable solutions for new connectivity sectors. We have opportunities in new technology applications and products, you will have opportunities to learn and develop with us.
  
  Your wellbeing…. Our wellbeing mission is to help our people to be the best version of themselves at work and still have the time and energy to live a full life outside of work.
  
  Our focus for 2024 is to Win, Grow, Go Faster – find out more, contact us and apply!
  
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