Senior Solution Architect

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations : Reading, Havant, Glasgow or Perth

Salary: £58,100 - £87,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent  | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

The role will will performing leadership, facilitation, analysis and design tasks required to develop the solution architecture for SSE value streams and products. Focuses across more than one product at a time, while providing solution architecture on individual solutions. Create high level solution models and solution architectures, including solution patterns/blueprints, to guide solution decisions for the enterprise for assigned value streams and products aligned to business requirements. Adopt agile practices where Architecture visions can be produced, further defined into Architecture Intent and the development of Architecture Runways if required. Governing them accordingly as the design emerges and ensuring adherence to the stated guardrails, guideline, standards and policies. Collaborating closely with the Product Owner and Delivery lead to build and deliver product roadmaps with the focus on business outcomes.

You will

• Shape options and roadmaps to meet business outcomes
• Own solution integrity and governance across the lifecycle
• Embed security and non‑functional requirements from the start
• Lead delivery alignment and resolve design issues in‑flight
• Drive value and commercial outcomes

You have

• Architectural leadership & governance
• Stakeholder influence, communication & coaching
• Secure‑by‑design, NFRs & risk management
• Delivery fluency: Agile, DevOps & lightweight architecture
• Value orientation and commercial acumen

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact David.Brickell@sse.com / 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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