Enterprise Solutions Architect

Enterprise Solutions Architect

Great journeys happen at London Gatwick 

Circa £75,000, £4,500 flex allowance, up to 20% bonus + benefits

Where will your career take you? 

The buzz, the energy, the sheer magic of travel… you can feel it in the air all around you. Here, you'll be part of an energetic team and a vibrant community. We can help you thrive in a career that's a world away from the everyday.  

Are you a Solutions Architect looking for a new opportunity? This role takes an office first hybrid approach here at London Gatwick, with three days a week in the office, two days remote, managed around the needs of the business.

What is the role?

Responsible for the development of the technology and systems architecture needed to support London Gatwick's business strategies and goals. Ensures that as solutions are delivered, they adhere to the defined architecture standards and best practices.

What will you do?

• Provides input and thought leadership into the IT technology roadmap and standards based on industry best practices.
• Engages internal and external stakeholders to ensure business strategy feeds into architecture and technical standards
• Creates designs that align to business goals, simplify the technology landscape and optimise cost of operation.
• Accountable for the provision of extensive subject matter expertise of major enterprise solutions and is the architecture representative for specific airport operational systems
• Manages, governs and supports outsourced 3^rd party Solution Architects and the quality of artefacts produced
• Supports product selection processes through the “Request for Tender” process.
• Supports the IT Operations function in triage, troubleshooting and system optimisation throughout delivery

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Experience in a significant Enterprise Solutions Architecture role
• Experience of System Implementation related projects and design
• Architecture related certifications (e.g. TOGAF)
• Proven track record in identifying and developing architecture related policies, principles, standards, strategies and roadmaps.
• Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers and service providers
• Experience of producing of high- and low-level design documentation
• Experience of the aviation industry or similar mission critical highly available operations
• Working within an IT team in a medium or large organisation operating within a complex technology landscape

What's in it for you?

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by an annual bonus, share scheme, pension, and lifestyle insurance. There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development. 

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible. 

Whatever your interests and ambitions, wherever you want your journey to take you, London Gatwick could be the place where your career really does… well… take off.   

Click apply to begin your journey, your way with London Gatwick.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.