Tech­no­logy Solutions Architect

Join the Specsavers Technology team!

At Specsavers, we're dedicated to making eye and hearing care accessible to all. As pioneers and a global leader in innovative technologies, we help people optimise their vision and hearing. We foster your expertise, welcome you into a supportive family, and propel your growth. Grounded in our collaboration, curiosity, courage, and compassion values, we strive to challenge the status quo and invite you to team up with us.

To strengthen our Technology team focussing on strategy, risk, architecture and portfolio, we're searching for an experienced Solution Architect to join our team.

Your role

The Solution Architect is responsible for designing solutions to meet the business requirements of specific initiatives. They also work closely with the Enterprise Architecture team to align with enterprise architecture roadmap, ensure optimum reuse of standard components and appropriately follow Specsavers’ standards, principles and policies.

The Solution Architect supports Specsavers delivery functions, creating Solution Designs that are realised by Lines of Business and Strategic Programs. They work closely with Business Analysts, Product Vendors and Development Teams to translate business requirements into solutions that are delivered on time, within budget and in line with Specsavers architecture standards. The role involves close liaison with the Enterprise Architecture team to evolve the Architectural Roadmap.

Your primary tasks and responsibilities include, but not be limited to:

• Provide solution leadership ensuring the performance, resilience and scalability of its key applications.
• Define, develop and continually improve the Solution Architecture function within Specsavers.
• To maintain the Solution Architecture work products to ensure their accuracy with the live estate.
• Provide architectural consultancy, proactive communication, support and guidance to individuals, groups and teams.
• Collaborate with team members, other architects and technical leads to ensure the delivery of quality solutions.
• Proactively seek out learning opportunities to increase skills and knowledge, taking responsibility for own professional development.
• Create Solution Architecture resource forecasts for new projects.

In the role, you'll report directly to the Head of Technology Strategy, Risk, Architecture & Portfolio, Northern Europe, Niels Braae. Occasional travel to other Specsavers Office locations is to be expected in the role.

Your new team

In this role, you'll become an integral part of a small dynamic team, collaborating closely with talented colleagues across our very wide organization. Our team boasts an impressive collective experience with some members having dedicated many years to Specsavers while others bring fresh perspectives.

Currently, we're deeply involved in unfolding a 5-year technology roadmap to enable an ambitious business objective, where your role as Solution Architect is crucial. Beyond work, we know how to have a good time. The team shares a strong passion for many personal interests with a common nominator being individual passion, and we sometimes engage in friendly competitions to keep the energy flowing and create a fun and vibrant atmosphere.

As our new Solution Architect, you'll work at our Copenhagen in Nordhavn. Our office features many collaborative spaces and a stunning rooftop terrace with breathtaking city and harbour views. Our team operates both on-site at NESO and embraces hybrid work, offering depending on your preference.

On top by joining Specsavers, you’ll always:

• Join our global team of friendly, talented, and passionate colleagues. Enjoy a competitive salary package with perks such as pensions, (health insurance), free eye care vouchers, and more.
• Grow in your role with free access to online learning, monthly one-on-one discussions with your manager, personalised development plans, and increased responsibility.
• be part of a fun work environment with great coffee, laughter, table tennis tournaments, birthday surprises, holiday celebrations, virtual Friday quizzes, and more.

Join us in this stimulating environment where work and play often go hand in hand.

Your qualifications

We're seeking a new colleague, who will take part of our small-sized, social and collaborative team. To fulfil this role at Specsavers, you should align with the following requirements:

Essential

• Proficient in delivering architecturally sound solutions to company standards.
• Proficient in the use of architecture frameworks.
• Familiar with design patterns.
• Proficient in designing solutions within a Service Oriented or Microservices Architecture.
• Ability to balance idealised solutions with practical business demands.
• Proficient in taking a systematic, disciplined and analytical approach to all work undertaken.
• A clear appreciation of how IT must relate to the business.
• Proficient in prioritising effectively whilst working on multiple, cross-functional projects.
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal support.
• Proficient in managing risk through identification and adoption of mitigation. strategies associated with the architecture.
• Proficient in stakeholder management with excellent communication, political and soft skills.

Desirable

• An appreciation of Enterprise and Integration Design Patterns.
• Experience of Agile methodologies and test-first development.
• Broad knowledge of development platforms, languages and technologies.

Your development

Within 3 months, you’ll:

• Be onboarded and become part of the global architecture community.
• Gain understanding of the complexity of your product area.
• Support/work on specific designs supporting the 5-year strategy.

Within 6-12 months, you:

• Understand the short- mid- and long-term impact of your expertise and advice.
• Can be the go-to-person for technology driven business enablement.
• Deliver roadmap-defining input, technology advice along with robust designs.

Further development:

• We have a strong focus on your personal development plan to make sure that your competencies and skills continue to be best in class
• You can choose a career path within Specsavers you perceive as your personal journey.
• You can grow professionally in an organisation that recognises your skills and personality.

Curious to learn more and is this you? Apply today

To apply, please send us your CV using the apply function. We want to respect your time, so including an application letter is optional. Feel free to apply as soon as possible.

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We review CV’s and call in for interviews continuously and in standard, our recruitment process consists of a screening, 2-rounds of interviews including personality assessment feedback.

If you're interested in learning more about the incredible team you'll be joining and our shared goals as a family business, visit our pages: This is who we are, and This is what we do.

Diversity & Inclusion at Specsavers

Specsavers will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected factor.

In line with our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we integrate these principles into all aspects of our work, from product development to team building.