Solutions Architect

Reach PLC

  • United Kingdom
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Company DescriptionReach's new customer value strategy puts our customers and their experience at the heart of everything we do.We are looking for a Solution Architect to join our Engineering Team. Reporting to the Head of Architecture and Innovation, the Solutions Architect will be responsible for evaluating business needs by working closely with senior business and technical stakeholders, as well as collaborating with and empowering teams to refine, define and deliver upon a roadmap ensuring that we select the best solution leveraging software and infrastructure.This is a technical role for an experienced and passionate technology innovator and architect who is comfortable working with cloud based systems, platform engineering solutions and all classes of application stacks web and native mobile apps.Role LocationThis is a remote position, and so we are therefore open to candidates based across the UK.So, who are we?Reach PLC is a prominent news publisher in the UK and Ireland, boasting an extensive portfolio of newspapers and digital platforms. With a rich history dating back over a century, it has evolved into a dynamic multimedia organization delivering news to millions of readers. Its publications cover a wide range of topics, from breaking news and politics to lifestyle and entertainment. Reach PLC is committed to providing quality journalism while adapting to the evolving digital landscape to reach audiences across various platforms. As a leading player in the media industry, it continues to innovate and engage with its audience through compelling storytelling and reliable reporting.Job DescriptionWhat you will be doing:
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business goals.
  • Establish and communicate architectures which allow the business goals to be achieved and all functional and non-functional requirements to be met in line with industry best-practices.
  • Contribute across the SDLC to maintain a view of the “whole solution landscape”.
  • Support engineering squads in addressing technical challenges.
  • Ensure security principles are adhered to
  • Help improve Data and Security governance for the systems we own
  • Assist with the forecasting and management of operational budgets and project budgets
  • Help shape the practices of the architecture function
QualificationsThe Ideal candidateWe are looking for a highly skilled technical leader capable of driving transformational change and taking architectural responsibility for all of the products that are part of the remit of the Reach plc Product function.You will be an experienced Solution Architect with proven expertise working with diverse platforms and technologies in an agile and reactive working environment. You will be able to recognise the needs of web and native mobile app users and 3rd party content delivery channels when delivering business critical, secure and scalable enterprise systems primarily built using AWS services. You will have led the architecture workstream of projects through the entire delivery lifecycle.Experience in the Media and Publishing industry would be advantageous as would familiarity with content management and distribution platforms.You will also have experience in Agile product development, engineering and delivery methods. Experience with task automation and the principles of Infrastructure as a Service.Additional InformationWhat can we offer you?We are offering a competitive salary and benefits including;
  • Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we'll match contributions up to 6%
  • 25 days' holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years' service with Reach, you'll accrue one additional day of annual leave. We also have a Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Giving back day - an additional day's leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
  • Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you'll be eligible after just six months' employment
  • Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
  • As one of the UK's top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone's invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
  • Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
  • Awesome career opportunities - you'll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes
  • We are also a member of the 30% Club, a global campaign aimed at increasing gender diversity at board and senior management levels
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested please apply early to avoid disappointment.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

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