Solution Architect

The new E.ON is one of the strongest operators of European energy networks and energy-related infrastructure, as well as a provider of advanced customer solutions for more than 50 million customers. With a total of over 75,000 employees, we are represented in 15 countries. This makes us ideally positioned to help drive Europe's energy transition.

By focusing on two sustainable growth areas and with the acquisition of innogy, E.ON fully commits itself to the fundamental transformation of the energy world. As one of Europe’s largest energy service providers, we will actively drive the energy transition in Hungary and Europe.

We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our team. We need everyone's positive energy and innovative thinking to lead the energy transition to net zero. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and have a range of flexible working options to suit everyone!

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll be doing:

1. Take ownership of end-to-end solution designs that align with our Enterprise Architecture strategies and group IT strategy and policies.
2. Assure solution designs against agreed approaches, including People, Organisations, Locations, Data, Applications & Technology.
3. Develop technology principles, guidelines, patterns & standards to guide the future direction of EON UK's architecture.
4. Guide and control other parties, including 3rd party organizations, to ensure alignment with agreed approaches.
5. Manage technical dependencies across strategic transformations and tactical changes.
6. Maintain a knowledge-base of the architecture supporting the EON UK Business.
7. Support the development of IT roadmaps that deliver business outcomes as defined by the business strategy.
8. Consult with vendors and Digital & Technology stakeholders to guide the best route forward for initiatives.
9. Ensure technical solutions are consistent with the IT strategy, comply with relevant IT standard policies, and optimize performance and security considerations.
10. Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to identify opportunities to solve business challenges with technical solutions.
11. Operate in a financially sensitive manner, considering value for money, return on investment, and cost impact.

Minimum Requirements

What we need from you:

1. 5+ years of experience in designing and developing complex large-scale & multi-user applications.
2. Degree level education or equivalent experience.
3. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical details in non-technical terms and influence senior stakeholders.
4. Strong negotiating and influencing skills at all levels within the EON Organization.
5. Ability to identify emerging technologies and demonstrate their value to the business.
6. Presentation and workshop management skills.
7. Experience in an outsourced environment, with strong supplier liaison involving 3rd party organizations and technologies.
8. Experience using innovation, technology, and problem-solving skills to mitigate business risk.
9. Experience with MSDynamics and/or similar Low-Code/No-Code ERP solutions.

Desirable Skills

Understanding of the energy sector, including structure, regulatory environment, and industry issues.

Experience in leadership within an outsourced environment.

Technical authoring skills.

Familiarity with various architecture frameworks (e.g., POLDAT, TOGAF, Zachman, ArchiMate).

Benefits

Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings.

Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives.

Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.

Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.

Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.

Job Info

Job Title: Solution Architect

Company: CV-Library

Location: Competitive

Posted:

Closes: Jan 16th 2025

Sector: IT

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time