The Very Group

Retail

SeniorSolutionsArchitect

£75–110k ~AI est. Liverpool, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Solutions Architect at The Very Group. Skills: Cloud architecture, Solution architecture, Event driven architecture. Implement policies and standards. Guide technology delivery”

Industry & Context.

Retail
Problems you'll solve

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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