**AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.** **The job** We are looking for a **Senior** **Enterprise** **Architect** , to lead and support enterprise architecture (EA) activities that guide the development and management of business and technology - driven solutions. In AVEVA, Enterprise Architects provide the leadership, facilitation, analysis, and design tasks required for the development of an enterprise’s application, data and technology architecture. + They create deliverables that help develop target-state guidance (standards, guidelines, individual parts, platforms, and configurations) for evolving the enterprise applications, technology platforms and integrations patterns, to enable business strategy and deliver targeted business outcomes. + They enable and orchestrate the delivery of targeted business outcomes through facilitating and making technical decisions. + They combine consulting – style approach to derive a strategic, end-state vision for where the Enterprise needs to go, with a pragmatic product – based approach to solutions that can be implemented by AVEVA’s domain – based engineering teams, using “agile” methods. + They based their recommendations on business measures, and they monitor those measures as solutions evolve. + They like “the big picture” and operate with an Enterprise mindset, supported by their understanding of EA’s core concepts in one or more frameworks (TOGAF, SAFe, etc.), but they feel the need to dive deep into technologies to understand how they work, so that they can clearly articulate their recommendations to engineers and technical SMEs. + They are passionate about experimenting with innovative technologies plus designing and implementing enterprise-wide IT solutions. + They are proactive and progressive in action, a change agent adept at collaborating with diverse stakeholders across different domains and levels. + They challenge the status quo, and they are not happy until they understand the “why” of existing processes and solutions. The Senior EA’s initial and primary responsibility will be to map the architecture of the applications, data and platforms supporting AVEVA’s campaign – to – cash processes. **Responsibilities** + Owns the current - state and derives future – state architecture (applications, data, technology platforms), by working with architecture peers (Solutions, Data, Infrastructure). + Evaluates, analyses, and rationalises how architectural solutions are aligned, organized and mapped against the future vision and the strategic needs of AVEVA. + Act as an advisor, providing insights on new technologies and recommending solutions that support business objectives + Leads the analysis of the current applications, integrations and platforms, including data. Understands and clearly identifies technical debt and recommends solutions for improvement. This included scanning the horizon for evolving technologies and trends. + Works with the business leaders, IT domain leaders and relevant stakeholders to provide guidance and oversight to development teams to ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices. + Assists with designing the governance, assurance, and standards activities associated with ensuring enterprise technology architecture compliance of projects and products. + Oversees and facilitates the research, evaluation, and selection of hardware and software technology and product standards, as well as the design of standard configurations. + Identifies the organizational impact (e.g., on skills, processes, structures, and culture) of the enterprise technology architecture. + Work closely with other architects and stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive and cohesive working solution. **Skills & Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, system analysis, or a related study, or equivalent experience. + Minimum 5 years of proven experience of IT systems’ design, with a deep knowledge in a minimum of two of the following (or similar) platforms/disciplines: Salesforce, Oracle, Zuora, MDM, API management (Mulesoft preferred), cloud technologies. + Mastery of product management, agile principles, and development methodologies and capability to support agile teams by providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact, and risks, taking account of technical and architectural debt. + Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation. + Strong leadership skills. + Good understanding of Architecture principles and common design patterns. + Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a technical context. + Excellent analytical and technical skills. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Knowledge of many, if not most, components of an enterprise technology architecture. + Knowledge of IT standards and controls. + Understanding of security architecture. + Proven understanding of Architecture frameworks and concepts (TOGAF, SAFe, or others), as well as development life cycle methodologies (e.g., waterfall, spiral, agile software development, rapid prototyping, incremental, synchronize and stabilize, and DevOps). + Relevant vendor or industry certifications. + Experience working as a consultant on large, multi-national projects is highly beneficial. **UK Benefits include:** Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program. It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive. Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/ **Hybrid working** By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote. **Hiring process** Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process. Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process **About AVEVA** AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. 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