Solutions Architect

at  AB Agri

Location: Peterborough (Hybrid)
Are you an experienced Solutions Architect with an interest for designing complex infrastructure and architecture solutions? Would the opportunity to support many, global ABF businesses excite you?
Business Technology Services (BTS) is currently recruiting for a capable Solutions Architect to enhance their continually evolving team, and be a subject matter expert for specific technologies across the ABF portfolio. This position requires a deep understanding of infrastructure technologies, as well as architectural design.
The potential scope for this role is huge, as BTS continue to offer our efficient and innovative IT solutions to more and more internal business units across ABF.

LOCATION

Hybrid, a mix of office and homeworking. This role will be based at our Peterborough offices on the Lynchwood Business Park. The office has recently been renovated and along with a modern work environment has great public transport links, free onsite parking, free drink facilities, free lunch option each day and a great team culture.
Associated British Foods Business Technology Services are continually reviewing our benefits to ensure our staff feel rewarded…
Associated British Foods is a global giant when it comes to the world of food processing and retail. Our ingredients division is the world’s second-largest producer of both sugar and baker’s yeast and our grocery brands occupy leading positions across the globe meaning that, in the UK, nine out of ten households use our brands.
Associated British Foods Business Technology Services (BTS) was first established in 2008 to deliver a centralised IT infrastructure and service to our fellow ABF businesses. We have now grown and operate in over 185 locations spread across 23 countries supported by a fantastic team of nearly 200. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we’re looking for people who are eager to join us in supporting and delivering this vision.

We want you to be a part of our future and to support you, so below are a handful of some of our benefits that are offered to our employees.

• AB Foods BTS match up to 10% pension (contributory)
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday per calendar year
• Discounts on ABF products such as Twinings, Silverspoon, Pataks and Ryvita
• 24/7 free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support you as and when necessary

We’re looking for dedicated and conscientious people who embrace and live our values. If you are an individual who thrives in a collaborative, trusting and pioneering work environment, ABF could be the right company for you.
All recruitment activities into our ABF BTS team are supported by our AB Agri business.

• Produce technical solutions that deliver the business need in line with reference architecture and ensuring security compliance.
• Provide technical analysis, recommendations and costs for new and existing system requirements submitted by ABF businesses.
• Provide solutions consultancy to ABF businesses before projects are requested and during project delivery as required.
• Provide technical support to BTS Project Services and Operations teams as required.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the ABF BTS Reference Architecture in conjunction with the Technical Architects.
• Engage with third party suppliers for quotes and advice or alongside the BUs for technical requirements gathering.