The Very Group
Retail
SeniorSolutionsArchitect
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“Senior Solutions Architect at The Very Group. Skills: Cloud architecture, Solution architecture, Event driven architecture. Implement policies and standards. Guide technology delivery”
Industry & Context.
Address risks; Address issues; Address dependencies; Unblock issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Significant experience in modern, cloud-based technology standards and practices, Experience shaping architectural design and technology roadmaps, Experience creating and adhering to technology standards, Experience delivering and managing architecture change throughout product life cycle, Experience in Agile and Lean practices, Experience influencing and defining technology roadmaps, Experience mediating between people, Experience explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, Experience communicating with stakeholders at all levels, Experience facilitating discussions about high risk and complexity, Experience promoting and leading architectural vision
Nice to Have
AWS certification
What You'll Do.
Implement policies and standards
Guide technology delivery
Design appropriate solutions
Align solutions to strategies
Deliver value for customers
Shape architectural design
Shape technology roadmaps
Create technology standards
Adhere to technology standards
Grow technology capabilities
Introduce best practice
Lead technology selection
Address complicated risks
Address complicated issues
Address complicated dependencies
Manage external dependencies
Identify innovative ways
Deliver architecture change
Manage architecture change
Lead complex technology delivery
Improve customer experiences
Influence technology roadmaps
Define technology roadmaps
Mediate between people
Explain technical concepts
Communicate with stakeholders
Facilitate discussions
Promote architectural vision
Lead architectural vision
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Lead Architect; Collaboration within Tribe; Work with Product Managers; Work with Delivery Leads; Work with Technical Leads
Communication Scope
Explain complex concepts; Communicate with stakeholders; Speak to large audiences
Process & Methodology
Agile, Lean
Full Job Description
_Internal use only - Grade D_ **About us** We’re the team behind digital retailer [Very](http://www.very.co.uk/). Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do. And we want our people to get more out of life too! If you’re high-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return, you’ll enjoy heaps of flexibility, great perks and benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go. If you love making a difference, you’ll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers. ✨ **About the Team** Our **Logistics and Fulfilment** teams keep The Very Group moving. From our state-of-the-art automated fulfilment centre to last-mile delivery partnerships, we make sure millions of parcels reach customers quickly, reliably, and sustainably. It’s a fast-paced, high-volume environment where innovation and efficiency are key—and where every improvement makes a big difference to customer experience. **About The Role** Working with the Lead Architect, you will be responsible for implementing the policies and standards that guide technology delivery, possessing significant experience in modern, cloud-based technology standards and practices. Solution Architects are involved in designing solutions that are appropriate and fit-for-purpose which align to both business and technology strategies with pragmatic solutions which deliver value for our customers and stakeholders. As Solution Architect you are expected to help shape architectural design and technology roadmaps for complex applications supporting high volume, mission critical products and services. The Solution Architect must both contribute towards strategic thinking as well as ensuring that appropriate technology standards are created and adhered to – including solution designs, strategic alignment, growing technology capabilities, introducing best practice and leading technology selection. The So
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