Solution Architect

Job Introduction

This role sits in Route Services, a business area that supplies services to the routes in the safest, most cost-efficient, and effective way, enabling them to benefit from economies of scale and optimised national resources.

Working in IT Services team, you will provide our customers with smart technology for the railway of today, designing fit-for-purpose and innovative solutions. Your vital work will help to manage the day-to-day running of our vast IT estate, from safety critical systems maintenance to hardware provision, supporting thousands of employees every day.

Main Responsibilities

As a Solution Architect, you will:

• Be the main design authority for projects and programmes
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to realise business benefits
• Own the creation of high-level architecture, key components, and interfaces
• Create solutions for ITS customers that is aligned to technical infrastructure requirements

You will act as the design authority for projects and programmes, responsible for the compilation of the high level architecture to support programmes and their constituent projects based on the strategic vision. To design solutions directly for Intelligent Infrastructure (II)customers in the business, and check that the solutions built align with the as-is and to-be technical infrastructure.

What will you be doing?

1.Verify that the detailed design, interfaces and technology align with the II strategy, and that data flows and integration meet II standards and definitions allowing for the appropriate integration of Network Rail’s interfaces, data and systems at a strategic level.

2.Set technical standards for development of the applications solution.

3.Engage colleagues in other areas of II to verify that the proposed design fits in with existing/proposed infrastructure, and where non-conformant, reconfigure or seek exception approval.

4.Manage stakeholder understanding and expectation regarding the application design; confirming functionality meets business needs.

5.Direct third party resources to develop the application, acting as a point of clarification for complex design issues verifying that the end product remains on time, cost and quality target.

6.Verifying that programme/project related applications knowledge is shared appropriately in order to drive re-use of data, processes and technology where appropriate

The Ideal Candidate

Meet the essential criteria/ Apply today to join our team!

Essential

• Extensive experience of working as a Technical Architect in a corporate IS function
• Experience of delivering architecture components / compliance within an environment where systems and services are delivered via outsourced arrangements with key suppliers
• Enterprise integration concepts and technologies
• Solid understanding of the cloud platforms (mainly Azure and AWS)
• Solid understanding of Azure, PowerBI and PowerApps
• Solid understanding of Single-Sign-On
• Middleware concepts and technologies
• Web concepts and technologies CASE/Modelling tools
• Networking and Operating system concepts & technologies
• Willing and able to work in multi-disciplinary teams (RSIT colleagues, business functions, suppliers etc.) to resolve business issues and problems in a collaborative fashion

Desirable

• Development experience within a web-based environment
• Architecture experience certification in either/or TOGAF, Azure, AWS
• Data Management concepts and technology
• Process Management and workflow concepts & technologies
• Development lifecycles and notations covering structured, object and component-based approaches (e.g. IE, DSDM, RUP, UML)
• Document, Content and/or Digital Asset Management concepts and technologies
• Knowledge of specific applications
• Experience in ERP platform and CRM platform

Who we are looking for?

We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.

At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link

About The Company

We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.

Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity. Safety is our number one priority.

We're undertaking an ambitious change. Our vision is Putting Passengers First - becoming a company that is on the side of passengers and freight users.

As one of the UK’s leading equal opportunities employers, our values and the way we behave is important to us and we have created an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution. We have seven employee networks that provide fantastic support, opportunities and development for applicants from all backgrounds. Click here for more information

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

Package Description

Vacancy Type: Full-time but flexible working patterns will be considered.

Duration: Permanent

These positions are based in: The Quadrant, Milton Keynes

Closing date: 24th May 2023

Band & Salary: Band 3 C (£53,202-£66,503)

We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.

We offer excellent benefits, including:

• Flexible working patterns such as working from home and working compressed hours
• A range of pension schemes
• Healthcare Scheme
• Rail and underground season ticket subsidies up to 75%
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and volunteering days (5 days)
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Gym Pass – Access to gyms across the UK
• Access to ‘My Benefits’ portal which include discounts in food, technology, and experience days.