Job Description

Role Introduction:

We are seeking a highly skilled Enterprise Financial Solutions Architect to join our team at OneAdvanced. As a key member of our organization, you will play a critical role in defining and delivering efficient and scalable end-to-end solutions across our core internal financial applications.
What You Will Do:
Accountability for the E2E enterprise finance solutions and system architecture which includes Salesforce, NetSuite and ServiceNow as the three core systems as well as supporting integrations (Boomi), networking, hosting and DevOps. Designing the system architecture to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability of the system's structure, components, and interfaces. Evaluating technology options and make recommendations on which tools, frameworks, and platforms are best suited for the program's needs. Working with the 3rd party Solution Architects for Salesforce, NetSuite, ServiceNow and Boomi to define the system architecture landscape, identifying gaps between current and desired end-states, and delivering a comprehensive solution that will enable achievement of the desired business outcomes. Working closely with the Process Leads to provide a robust architecture and solution. Responsible for creating and maintaining the workplan for the Architecture team. Documenting the environment landscape across its lifecycle and at appropriate layer of architectural detail (logical, physical etc) in such a way that it can be easily consumed by non-technical colleagues. Documenting detailed business processes and wire-framing system designs using process flow diagram tools (i.e. Lucid Chart), UML, sequence diagrams, etc. as well as making recommendations for future state improved processes and system designs. Assisting Process Leads to analyse and understand the impact to other systems, projects, domains, and operational teams. Participating in regular meetings and coordinate with the product/process leads to review progress at the end of each iteration where necessary. Responsible not only to advise but also to take decisions and drive programme direction on technical matters. Guide and lead the partner development teams to ensure build is as per technical design, following best practices and meets requirements. Enforce software quality process and methodology standards, including those for design, data quality, code, version control, defect/change request tracking, performing code review of fellow teammates, unit testing and environment management. Help the QA and functional team to identify and define testing strategies for existing and new features, oversee implementation and execution of functional, regression, and acceptance tests to ensure the product being released is up to industry and company standards. Ensure detailed documentation of system configurations, customizations, and integration processes is maintained. Monitor and optimise solution performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements. Overall accountability for environment provision to meet project requirements. Overall accountability for release management within projects.

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What You Will Have:
10+ years deep understanding of system architecture. TOGAF qualified (or equivalent) preferred Deep, demonstrable system architecture experience in at least one of Salesforce (CRM/CPQ), NetSuite or ServiceNow and with extensive knowledge and experience of each of the domains (e.g. with alternative software products) Demonstrable experience of architecting and implementing E2E solutions across multiple packaged software products. Experience of working in large scale IT and business transformation programmes. Experience of working with SI partners and driving and supporting their solutions. Project, change and stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation), including the ability to listen effectively. Strong presentation skills; able to optimally present a point of view and clearly articulate the rationale to a variety of customers. Ability to produce high quality written documentation for all end deliverables. Ability to self-manage and work independently, work to tight deadlines, prioritize workloads and work with related internal business functions. Ability to problem solve and to drive problem solving within the team. Ability to manage individual and team workflows in a documented and transparent manner using workflow tools (e.g. JIRA) and project plans as required. Ability to articulate the relevant solution options considered and rational for selection.

What We Do For You:

Wellbeing focused

- Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral

Annual Leave

- 26 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days

Employee Assistance Programme

- Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First

Endometriosis Friendly Employer

- We are proud to confirm our commitment to developing an environment and culture that allows those with endometriosis to thrive in the workplace

Personal Growth

- Regardless of where you are at in your career, we're committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally

Development Programmes

- From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go

Performance Bonus

- Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success

Financial wellbeing -

We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important

Pension Scheme

- Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company

Income protection insurance

- Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most

Recognition

- Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do

Performance & Talent

- Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self

Making a Difference

- we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about

MatchIt!

- Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and OneAdvanced will match part of the funding

Volunteering Time

- Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it

Pennies from Heaven

- donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger

Who We Are:

OneAdvanced is one UK's largest providers of business software and services serving 20,000+ global customers with an annual turnover of 330M+. We manage 1.5 million 111 calls per month, support over 2 million Further Education learners across the UK, handle over 10 million wills, and so much more. Our mission is to

power the world of work

and, as you can see, our software underpins some of the UK's most critical sectors.

We invest in our brilliant people. They are at the heart of our success as we strive to be a diverse, inclusive and engaging place to work that not only powers the world of work, but empowers the growth, ambitions and talent of our people.

To learn more about working at OneAdvanced please click here