End to End Architect

at  Data Communications Company

We are Smart DCC
Together we’re building a greener tomorrow
Connecting every home and business to a single, secure smart meter network is a huge undertaking. So you can imagine the scale – and variety – and opportunities for the people who’ll help us do it.
The role
End to End Architect
London or Manchester – hybrid working model (2 days a week office based, 3 days a week remote)
Competitive Salary including Car Allowance and performance related bonus
Fantastic opportunity to secure a permanent E2E Architect role in Smart DCC. The E2E Architect role requires an experienced Architect to develop, maintain and present the evolving end to end architecture of Smart DCCs Smart Metering Infrastructure. The E2E Architect is a leader for DCC’s most critical projects or services. The E2E Architect will be a technologist at-heart, passionate about planning and building compelling services and products. The E2E Architect will stay ahead of innovative technologies and demonstrate understanding through effective and rapid delivery. The choices made by the E2E Architect make will define the fitness for purpose of DCC’s IT capabilities and ultimately the success of the business.

What will you be doing?

• Being the point of call for all architecture aspects of an IT Project.
• Ensure project solution architecture is documented using the templates, standard tooling and conforms to standards.
• Ownership of the end-to-end technical architecture, providing technical leadership to other domain architects (applications, data, infrastructure, security, service) to ensure overall cohesion
• Coordinate a large team of third-party qualified architects to achieve the requested throughput of deliverables and products
• Ownership of key programme technical design artefacts – High Level Designs, Low Level Designs and Interface Specifications
• Working as a team with the Programme’s leadership and Functional Leads to engage with senior stakeholders. Presenting and discussing the solution and design to those and taking the lead on challenges raised.

What are we looking for?

• SMIP and SMETS1 experience is very important to being able to perform this role
• Experience of leading design activities for complex, multi-technology, multi-party solutions.
• Experience in multiple architectural domains, preferably applications, cloud and infrastructure
• Able to see and articulate the bigger picture, but also capable of delving into the detail where necessary to get the job done
• Experienced in ing architectural tools and methods
• Excellent stakeholder management experience, both internal and external
• Experience of operating and providing business solutions within a regulatory environment

CAPITA OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

The parent company, Capita Plc*, are a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We’re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves, and people are valued for their differences. We’re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions. You’ll also become part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do deliver. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
Smart together
Our values and behaviours
Make a difference
We believe in our purpose. Together, we work as one team, always looking for ways to improve and support DCC’s role in a low-carbon future.
Act with integrity
We treat everyone with kindness, consideration and respect. We keep our promises to our customers. And if something doesn’t feel right, we speak up.
Be accountable
You can depend on our word. We’re clear about our roles and we take the initiative, while respecting the processes we have in place.
Rewards & Benefits
Get perks that work
Personal Development
Our training and development opportunities help you be your best self – from regular 1-2-1s all the way up to professional qualifications.
Group income protection
Provides a continuous income if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury for more than 26 weeks.
Pension Plans
Our Capita Choice partners will match the salary contributions you make to your pension up to 5%, depending on your plan and time with us.
Flexible Holidays
Need more time off? Increase your standard 25 days of leave by buying extra to rest, spend time with family or satisfy your wanderlust.
Cycle to Work Scheme
We’re big on keeping things green. If you want to cycle to work, we’ll loan you the gear through salary sacrifice to make it tax-efficient.
Flexible working
As we all transition to a new normal, we can help you find the hybrid working pattern that suits you and your team best.
Additional Benefits
Add more to your core
Unmind
Travel season ticket loan
Bonus
Medical cash plans
Life cover
Charity days
Childcare vouchers
Health screening
RAC discount
Vision Express discounts
Mobile phone discounts
Discounted gym membership
Retail and leisure discount

• Being the point of call for all architecture aspects of an IT Project.
• Ensure project solution architecture is documented using the templates, standard tooling and conforms to standards.
• Ownership of the end-to-end technical architecture, providing technical leadership to other domain architects (applications, data, infrastructure, security, service) to ensure overall cohesion
• Coordinate a large team of third-party qualified architects to achieve the requested throughput of deliverables and products
• Ownership of key programme technical design artefacts – High Level Designs, Low Level Designs and Interface Specifications
• Working as a team with the Programme’s leadership and Functional Leads to engage with senior stakeholders. Presenting and discussing the solution and design to those and taking the lead on challenges raised