Solutions Architect
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- Define the high-level systems architecture and delivering best-in-class applications for Europe’s largest airline.
- Map out business processes and identify gaps in current systems and opportunities for automation/digitalization.
- Developing high quality, testable and performance software using agile practices.
- Driving best technology and software development practices in the team with passion and enthusiasm.
- Collaborate with analysts and business stakeholders in shaping, estimating and planning new requirements. Lead workshops with stakeholders.
- Evaluate build-vs-buy options, assess vendor solutions, and support vendor selection and RFP processes, including technology evaluations and recommendations.
- Participating in regular showcases of new work to the product owners and business stakeholders.
- Recommend integration approach with enterprise platforms (e.g., HR, finance, procurement).
- Striving for continuous improvement within the team.
- Produce architecture documentation, data models, and system interface designs.
- Work with project management to create a roadmap and phased delivery plan.
- Guide development and integration teams during implementation.
- Design solutions with scalability and performance in mind, ensuring compliance with security, data protection, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the implementation and adherence to governance frameworks and standards.
- Mitigate risks by designing resilient, maintainable architectures with built-in BCP and DR capabilities.
- 10+ years’ experience as a Software Engineer in large-scale enterprise or aviation-related projects.
- Experience working as a software architect or principal engineer
- Expert knowledge in .NET
- Excellent AWS knowledge
- IT Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Experience working on large applications and their underlying databases
- Experience in system integration (APIs, middleware, data flows)
- Problem solver – the ability to come up with unique solutions to unique problems
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Drive technical excellence within engineering teams
- Background in aviation, aerospace, or heavy engineering environments, knowledge of MRO systems (aircraft/engine maintenance, inventory, work package management) or familiarity with airline platforms would be a distinct advantage
- Competitive salary
- Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – Matched up to 5% or €5,000
- Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2 times of annual basic salary
- 20 Days Annual Leave – Increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years of continuous service.
- Option for up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme
- Unrivalled career progression