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\n Kirtana consulting is looking for Oracle HCM Enterprise Architect for 6months rolling contract in Warwick. \n Job description: \n Role Title: Oracle HCM Enterprise Architect \n Role Purpose \n Accountable for defining, governing and assuring the end-to-end technology architecture across the C3 Programme. The role ensures Oracle, Azure, integrations, security, identity, environments, DevOps, testing, monitoring, data and operational tooling operate as one coherent, scalable, secure and supportable ecosystem. It bridges architecture and delivery, acts as the technical authority across workstreams, and advises the CTO on technology decisions, risks, dependencies and readiness. \n Experience & Qualifications \n Essential \n 15+ years in enterprise architecture and technology leadership Architecture leadership on complex ERP or digital-transformation programmes Strong Oracle Cloud and Azure/cloud-platform knowledge Expertise in integration architecture and technology governance \n Working knowledge of security architecture, environments, release management, DevOps and CI/CD \n Desirable \n NHS or public-sector experience \n TOGAF certification \n Azure Architect certification \n Oracle Cloud Architect certification \n ITIL Foundation or above \n Multi-vendor delivery experience \n Key Accountabilities \n Enterprise Architecture & Governance: Own the technology blueprint, principles, standards and roadmap; chair design assurance; review major designs; approve exceptions; drive standardisation, reuse and cross-workstream alignment. \n Platform & Workstream Integration: Assure common patterns and dependency alignment across Oracle Fusion, OIC/OCI, Azure, Entra ID, Sentinel, ServiceNow, monitoring, automation and Topaz Fabric. \n Environment Strategy & Readiness: Govern the life cycle and readiness of Sandbox/CRP, Development, SIT, UAT, Performance, Training, Pre-Production and Production environments, including refresh, capacity, configuration and build consistency. \n Integration Architecture: Set standards for APIs, Middleware, event-driven integration, interface security, monitoring, error handling and performance. \n Security by Design: Partner with Security Leads to embed identity, access, authentication/federation, privileged access, encryption, DevSecOps controls and technical security assurance throughout the life cycle. \n Non-Functional Requirements: Assure performance, scalability, availability, resilience, disaster recovery and supportability, including monitoring, alerting and diagnostics. \n DevOps, Release & Testing Assurance: Define CI/CD, automation, Infrastructure as Code, release patterns, promotion controls and configuration management; provide oversight for integration, performance, security and operational-readiness testing. \n Operational Readiness & Transition: Define operational architecture, logging and monitoring standards, runbook and knowledge-transfer requirements, and service-acceptance criteria with Service Management and Transition teams. \n Technology Risk & Dependencies: Maintain a consolidated view of integration, environment, security, infrastructure and vendor dependencies, along with technical debt; resolve or escalate material risks. \n Key Interfaces \n CTO; Programme and Delivery Leadership; Oracle, Azure, Integration, Security, Environment, DevOps, Testing, Service Management and Transition leads; infrastructure/platform teams; and relevant vendors. \n Success Measures \n Architecture decisions are timely, traceable and consistently adopted across workstreams. \n Cross-platform dependencies and technology risks are identified early and actively governed. \n Environments, releases and non-functional requirements are demonstrably ready for programme milestones. \n The delivered solution is secure, resilient, scalable, operable and supportable through service transition.

• Lead the design and delivery of scalable, resilient data pipelines into BigQuery, integrating data from a wide range of internal systems, APIs, databases, files, webhooks and event streams., • Shape the engineering approach across Google Cloud Platform (GCP), working with technologies including BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Datastream and Cloud Composer/Airflow, alongside Terraform and infrastructure-as-code., • Set and champion high engineering standards across data modelling, dbt (data build tool) transformations, testing, monitoring, documentation, deployment, version control and cost optimisation., • Partner with teams across the firm to turn business needs into scalable, reusable data products, bringing together data from external and internal sources such as Companies House, HMRC, Exchange Online, Active Directory, iManage and Dayshape., • Embed security, governance and data quality by design, ensuring appropriate controls around data lineage, access, GDPR compliance, least-privilege security and the handling of sensitive client, HR, payroll and financial information., • Provide technical leadership to the wider team, reviewing designs and code, mentoring data engineers and analysts, and helping to strengthen engineering capability across the Innovation Team., • Enable data to deliver real business value by working with developers and analysts to make warehouse outputs accessible through Power BI, automation workflows, AI agents and internal applications., • Evaluate technology and integration options, making pragmatic build-versus-buy recommendations that balance business value, security, scalability, supportability and cost., • Champion data enablement across Menzies, supporting colleagues to confidently access, understand and use data safely and effectively., • Help shape the Innovation Team roadmap, prioritising strategic, repeatable platforms and solutions that can deliver value across the firm rather than one-off fixes. We're looking for an experienced and curious data professional who combines strong technical expertise with a practical, people-focused approach. You'll be comfortable taking ownership, making sound technical decisions and bringing others with you; whether you're mentoring colleagues, partnering with stakeholders or turning a complex business challenge into a scalable solution. You don't need to tick every box. We're interested in people who can bring the right mix of experience, technical capability and ambition to help us continue developing our data and innovation capability. What you'll bring • Strong hands-on experience in data engineering, analytics engineering or data platform roles, typically gained over 5+ years, with experience operating at a senior or leadership level., • Advanced SQL and Python skills and experience using them to build reliable, production-ready data solutions., • Strong experience with cloud data warehouses, ideally BigQuery, and a good working knowledge of the wider Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem., • Experience with modern data engineering tools and practices such as Airflow/Cloud Composer, dbt, Git/GitHub, CI/CD and Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tooling., • A solid understanding of data modelling, dimensional modelling, orchestration, testing, data quality and operational monitoring, with a focus on building solutions that are scalable and maintainable., • Experience designing and operating production-grade data pipelines, integrating data from sources such as APIs, databases, flat files, webhooks and message queues., • A strong appreciation of data security and governance, including GDPR, role-based access, secrets management and the responsible handling of sensitive information., • The ability to take an ambiguous business challenge and turn it into a clear, pragmatic technical solution, balancing immediate needs with longer-term value., • Strong communication and stakeholder skills, with the confidence to make complex technical concepts accessible to non-technical audiences and influence decisions at different levels., • Collaborative leadership style, with a genuine interest in coaching others, sharing knowledge and raising engineering standards across the team., A degree or equivalent experience in computer science, data engineering, software engineering, mathematics, statistics or a related technical discipline would be beneficial. Google Cloud, dbt or other relevant data engineering certifications are also welcomed, although practical experience and demonstrable expertise are just as important to us. Experience within professional services, finance, accounting, legal, tax, audit or another regulated environment would be an advantage, but it isn't essential. Above all, we're looking for someone who brings ownership, sound judgement and a delivery mindset. You'll enjoy solving problems, challenging how things are done and finding better ways of working, while maintaining a strong focus on quality, security and risk. The role may involve occasional travel to other Menzies offices for workshops, discovery sessions, implementation support and team meetings. Menzies is an equal opportunities employer which means that we recruit, employ, train, pay, and promote regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are building a first-class team and, to do so, we know that we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work. We have a great opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer to join our team and can be based from any of our Menzies offices. At Menzies, our culture is our cornerstone. We blend technical excellence with genuine care for our people and clients. With over 1100 colleagues in the UK, we've built a culture based on shared values and mutual respect. Here's why you'll love working with us: People First: Our work-life balance isn't just talk. From agile working to generous leave, we create space for what matters to you and this is why we were recognised as one of the Best Places to Work 2024, 2025 and now also 2026 Work with Inspiring Clients: You'll be working with a range of clients so no two days will be the same. Collaborate Across The Firm: Working with various people across the firm to raise the profile of Menzies Academy Innovate with Purpose: We're always looking for better ways to work-leveraging tech, simplifying complexities, and delivering value. Empathy at Our Core: We don't just serve our clients; we build trusted relationships that stand the test of time., At Menzies, we know that success starts with our people. That's why we offer: • Career Development: From learning opportunities to career coaching, we'll help you achieve your goals., • Competitive Benefits: Private medical cover, pension matching, and enhanced parental leave, to name a few., • Flexibility That Works for You: Agile working is embedded in our culture., • Perks That Go Beyond: From volunteering days to wellbeing initiatives, we care about your whole self. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as Platform Technical Lead, Enterprise Network Services and be a part of something bigger-where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered. National Grid is hiring a Platform Technical Lead, Enterprise Network Services on a permanent basis. This position is based in Warwick. This role operates under a hybrid working model. Hybrid work expectations are subject to business needs and company policy. Enterprise Network Services is a global infrastructure technology service delivery function which operates in the UK and northeast US. We deliver high-uptime LAN/WAN/Internet connectivity and voice across multiple technologies at over 1000 sites for 35000 colleagues. Our major interfaces are security, property, critical national infrastructure (CNI)/operational technology teams. As Director, Platform Technical Lead for Enterprise Network Services (ENS), you'll own the technical journey of the platform from where our enterprise network is today to where the organisation needs it to be. Working from cloud to ground, you'll bridge business strategy, technology strategy, architecture, engineering and operations, and you'll not only design but take a role in building the systems integrations and automation that deliver our shift‑left strategy. This role contributes to our vision by setting the platform's technical north star, leading the ENS domain architecture and its alignment with Enterprise and Solutions Architecture standards, and establishing guardrails that help network teams deliver faster and more safely. You'll also own the technical health, lifecycle, value and coherence of the platform, ensuring that investment decisions, service evolution and delivery outcomes remain aligned to business priorities, security requirements and measurable operational value. • Define and drive the technical vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for the Enterprise Network Services platform., • Partner with network platform owners and operational stakeholders across the UK and US to align technology strategy with business objectives., • Lead network modernization initiatives, including standardization, consolidation, lifecycle management, and OT/IT convergence., • Provide architectural leadership across enterprise networking technologies, including SD-WAN, LAN, Wi-Fi, voice, network security, observability, and management platforms., • Serve as the primary interface between Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, and the network domain. Establish and govern architecture standards, design patterns, technical guardrails, and technology governance processes., • Define technology selection criteria, architecture exception processes, technical debt management, and production-readiness standards., • Ensure seamless integration of network services with cloud, cybersecurity, identity, endpoint, workplace, data, and service management platforms., • Own platform health, resilience, performance, availability, capacity planning, and technology lifecycle management., • Develop and track KPIs covering reliability, security, compliance, cost efficiency, automation, service quality, and business value realization., • Partner with Finance, Procurement, and platform leaders to build investment cases and optimize technology, supplier, and cloud-network spend., • Lead vendor and supplier architecture reviews, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards while minimizing technology lock-in., • Shape reusable network services and standard consumption models that support scalable, repeatable business solutions., • Embed Zero Trust, segmentation, SASE, secure-access, and threat management principles into network architecture., • Provide architecture assurance and governance for major programs, ensuring solutions meet standards, support models, and operational requirements., • Lead the ENS Zero-Ops, automation, and AI strategy, driving increased self-service and reducing manual engineering and operational work., • Oversee data, automation, and AI architecture, including systems integration, network orchestration, governance, and automated change controls., • Design and implement integrations using APIs, scripting, webhooks, ServiceNow, automation platforms, and AI-enabled workflows., • Establish modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, automated testing, and software-defined network management., • Mentor engineering teams, evaluate emerging technologies, and advise leadership on network innovation, market trends, risks, and strategic opportunities., • Strong progressive experience in the network domain through operations, engineering, and architecture with significant expertise in leading technology strategies., • Formal academic qualifications in a relevant technical discipline, or equivalent experience., • Network automation and development - a proven, hands-on track record of building and operating production network automation and systems integrations, including:, • Python for network automation (e.g. Netmiko, NAPALM, Nornir, Scrapli, ncclient), with structured parsing and test frameworks such as Cisco pyATS/Genie and TextFSM, plus Linux and shell scripting., • Model-driven programmability using NETCONF, RESTCONF and YANG data models, and streaming telemetry (gNMI)., • Vendor and controller APIs across the network estate, e.g. Cisco Catalyst Center, Meraki Dashboard, Catalyst SD-WAN Manager, Cisco ISE, Infoblox, F5, NetBrain and ThousandEyes., • Systems integration with ServiceNow (ITSM, ITOM, Telecom Network Inventory, CMDB and scripted REST APIs) and CSDM-aligned CMDB data, using REST APIs, webhooks and event-driven workflows, bots and Microsoft Teams ChatOps, and AI and agentic architecture for ticket deflection., • Infrastructure as code and NetDevOps - strong working knowledge of tools used across the infrastructure-as-code space, including:, • Ansible (including Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform) and Terraform/OpenTofu for declarative configuration and provisioning, with Jinja2 templating and YAML/JSON data models., • Git-based workflows and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps or Jenkins) with automated testing and peer review of every change, taking prototypes and MVPs to production., • Network source of truth platforms such as NetBox or Nautobot, with golden-configuration, drift and compliance management., • Pre-change validation and network digital-twin testing (e.g. Batfish, Containerlab, Cisco Modeling Labs), secrets management (e.g. HashiCorp Vault) and containers (Docker)., • Solid understanding of multi-vendor enterprise network technologies and operations, and of shift-left KPIs such as automated versus manual change, auto-remediation rate, alert-to-incident ratio, MTTD/MTTR and self-service adoption., • Experience designing infrastructure solutions that are audited against cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, NCSC CAF, NIST and CIS., • Proven ability to lead in a matrixed environment across the US and UK, aligning teams to shared objectives and fostering collaboration., • Demonstrated experience managing technology lifecycle, technical debt, platform health, total cost of ownership, investment trade-offs and measurable benefits realisation., • Experience providing design authority and delivery assurance across complex programmes, strategic suppliers and cross-platform integrations., • Strong understanding of Zero Trust network architecture, identity-aware access, segmentation, SASE and the governance of security exceptions and technical risk., • Desirable: exposure to emerging Cisco capabilities such as Cisco Cloud Control, AgenticOps (AI Canvas, Agentic Workflows, Deep Network Model, Cloud Control Studio), ThousandEyes Agentic Actions, Splunk Agent Builder, unified Meraki and Catalyst Center management, and MCP servers. Experience with OT systems (especially utility) and OT/IT convergence patterns. Certifications such as CCNP or CCIE Automation (formerly Cisco DevNet), Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Network Automation or HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate., • Competitive Salary, based on capability and experience, • Bonus of up to 30% based on personal and company performance, • A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%, • Flexible benefits such as a cycle scheme, share incentive plan, technology schemes, • Access to apps such as digital GP service for round the clock access to GP video consultations and NHS repeat prescriptions, wellbeing app to support your health and fitness, • Access to Work + Family Space, providing support and resources for work and family life, including paid emergency childcare and eldercare We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process. Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as Platform Technical Lead, Enterprise Network Services and be a part of something bigger—where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered. National Grid is hiring a Platform Technical Lead, Enterprise Network Services on a permanent basis. This position is based in Warwick. This role operates under a hybrid working model. Hybrid work expectations are subject to business needs and company policy. Enterprise Network Services is a global infrastructure technology service delivery function which operates in the UK and northeast US. We deliver high-uptime LAN/WAN/Internet connectivity and voice across multiple technologies at over 1000 sites for 35000 colleagues. Our major interfaces are security, property, critical national infrastructure (CNI)/operational technology teams. As Director, Platform Technical Lead for Enterprise Network Services (ENS), you'll own the technical journey of the platform from where our enterprise network is today to where the organisation needs it to be. Working from cloud to ground, you'll bridge business strategy, technology strategy, architecture, engineering and operations, and you'll not only design but take a role in building the systems integrations and automation that deliver our shift-left strategy. This role contributes to our vision by setting the platform's technical north star, leading the ENS domain architecture and its alignment with Enterprise and Solutions Architecture standards, and establishing guardrails that help network teams deliver faster and more safely. You'll also own the technical health, lifecycle, value and coherence of the platform, ensuring that investment decisions, service evolution and delivery outcomes remain aligned to business priorities, security requirements and measurable operational value. As the Technical Lead for the Enterprise Network Services (ENS) Platform, your key responsibilities will include: • Define and drive the technical vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for the Enterprise Network Services platform., • Partner with network platform owners and operational stakeholders across the UK and US to align technology strategy with business objectives., • Lead network modernization initiatives, including standardization, consolidation, lifecycle management, and OT/IT convergence., • Provide architectural leadership across enterprise networking technologies, including SD-WAN, LAN, Wi‑Fi, voice, network security, observability, and management platforms., • Serve as the primary interface between Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, and the network domain.Establish and govern architecture standards, design patterns, technical guardrails, and technology governance processes., • Define technology selection criteria, architecture exception processes, technical debt management, and production‑readiness standards., • Ensure seamless integration of network services with cloud, cybersecurity, identity, endpoint, workplace, data, and service management platforms., • Own platform health, resilience, performance, availability, capacity planning, and technology lifecycle management., • Develop and track KPIs covering reliability, security, compliance, cost efficiency, automation, service quality, and business value realization., • Partner with Finance, Procurement, and platform leaders to build investment cases and optimize technology, supplier, and cloud‑network spend., • Lead vendor and supplier architecture reviews, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards while minimizing technology lock‑in., • Shape reusable network services and standard consumption models that support scalable, repeatable business solutions., • Embed Zero Trust, segmentation, SASE, secure-access, and threat management principles into network architecture., • Provide architecture assurance and governance for major programs, ensuring solutions meet standards, support models, and operational requirements., • Lead the ENS Zero‑Ops, automation, and AI strategy, driving increased self‑service and reducing manual engineering and operational work., • Oversee data, automation, and AI architecture, including systems integration, network orchestration, governance, and automated change controls., • Design and implement integrations using APIs, scripting, webhooks, ServiceNow, automation platforms, and AI‑enabled workflows., • Establish modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, automated testing, and software‑defined network management., • Mentor engineering teams, evaluate emerging technologies, and advise leadership on network innovation, market trends, risks, and strategic opportunities., • Strong progressive experience in the network domain through operations, engineering, and architecture with significant expertise in leading technology strategies., • Formal academic qualifications in a relevant technical discipline, or equivalent experience., • Network automation and development - a proven, hands‑on track record of building and operating production network automation and systems integrations, including:, • Python for network automation (e.g. Netmiko, NAPALM, Nornir, Scrapli, ncclient), with structured parsing and test frameworks such as Cisco pyATS/Genie and TextFSM, plus Linux and shell scripting., • Model‑driven programmability using NETCONF, RESTCONF and YANG data models, and streaming telemetry (gNMI)., • Vendor and controller APIs across the network estate, e.g. Cisco Catalyst Center, Meraki Dashboard, Catalyst SD‑WAN Manager, Cisco ISE, Infoblox, F5, NetBrain and ThousandEyes., • Systems integration with ServiceNow (ITSM, ITOM, Telecom Network Inventory, CMDB and scripted REST APIs) and CSDM‑aligned CMDB data, using REST APIs, webhooks and event‑driven workflows, bots and Microsoft Teams ChatOps, and AI and agentic architecture for ticket deflection., • Infrastructure as code and NetDevOps - strong working knowledge of tools used across the infrastructure‑as‑code space, including:, • Ansible (including Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform) and Terraform/OpenTofu for declarative configuration and provisioning, with Jinja2 templating and YAML/JSON data models., • Git‑based workflows and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps or Jenkins) with automated testing and peer review of every change, taking prototypes and MVPs to production., • Network source of truth platforms such as NetBox or Nautobot, with golden‑configuration, drift and compliance management., • Pre‑change validation and network digital‑twin testing (e.g. Batfish, Containerlab, Cisco Modeling Labs), secrets management (e.g. HashiCorp Vault) and containers (Docker)., • Solid understanding of multi‑vendor enterprise network technologies and operations, and of shift‑left KPIs such as automated versus manual change, auto‑remediation rate, alert‑to‑incident ratio, MTTD/MTTR and self‑service adoption., • Experience designing infrastructure solutions that are audited against cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, NCSC CAF, NIST and CIS., • Proven ability to lead in a matrixed environment across the US and UK, aligning teams to shared objectives and fostering collaboration., • Demonstrated experience managing technology lifecycle, technical debt, platform health, total cost of ownership, investment trade‑offs and measurable benefits real‑isation., • Experience providing design authority and delivery assurance across complex programmes, strategic suppliers and cross‑platform integrations., • Strong understanding of Zero Trust network architecture, identity‑aware access, segmentation, SASE and the governance of security exceptions and technical risk., • Desirable: exposure to emerging Cisco capabilities such as Cisco Cloud Control, AgenticOps (AI Canvas, Agentic Workflows, Deep Network Model, Cloud Control Studio), ThousandEyes Agentic Actions, Splunk Agent Builder, unified Meraki and Catalyst Center management, and MCP servers. Experience with OT systems (especially utility) and OT/IT convergence patterns. Certifications such as CCNP or CCIE Automation (formerly Cisco DevNet), Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Network Automation or HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate., • Competitive Salary, based on capability and experience, • Bonus of up to 30% based on personal and company performance Additional benefits: • A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%, • Flexible benefits such as a cycle scheme, share incentive plan, technology schemes, • Access to apps such as digital GP service for round the clock access to GP video consultations and NHS repeat prescriptions, wellbeing app to support your health and fitness, • Access to Work + Family Space, providing support and resources for work and family life, including paid emergency childcare and eldercare The closing date for this vacancy is 9th November. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process. #LI-CL1 #LI-HYBRID We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process. Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin. National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power. From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system. Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more. We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future. Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience. Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year. Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%. Private medical insurance for self and family. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as a Solution Architecture Lead and be a part of something bigger—where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered. National Grid is hiring a Solution Architecture Lead on a permanent basis. This position is based in Warwick. This role operates under a hybrid working model. Hybrid work expectations are subject to business needs and company policy. As Solution Architecture Lead, you'll set the architectural method and standard rather than producing solution designs itself. You'll orchestrate the Product Line Architects so that costed design options and solution architectures are produced to a consistent quality inside each line of business, and be the accountable owner of design assurance, the architecture runway, and a documented enterprise solution architecture to which every Product Line Architect contributes. Design authority and assurance • Own the design assurance process: define which solutions require architecture review, the criteria they are assessed against, and chair the design review forum., • Provide a written architecture assurance position on every major investment ahead of sanction, confirming the design work has been done to standard and stating the design risks carried and any conditions of approval., • Own the architecture decision record and exception process, ensuring Product Line Architects record decisions as they are taken and that every exception carries a named owner, a rationale and a remediation date. Patterns, standards and non-functional requirements • Own and publish the architecture pattern library and the non-functional requirement set covering performance, availability, security, recoverability and sustainability., • Assure traceability from the Product Line Architects' solution designs to enterprise architecture standards and strategic intent, and arbitrate where product need and standard conflict. Enterprise solution architecture and design options • Define the method, template and quality bar for costed option assessments and solution outlines, and assure that the Product Line Architects produce them so decision-makers choose on evidence rather than advocacy., • Lead a design personally only by exception — where it spans several lines of business, or where a line is temporarily without an architect., • Own the enterprise solution architecture — the documented current state, target state and the roadmap that moves the estate towards it — assembled from the contributions of the Product Line Architects rather than written alone., • Define what each Product Line Architect contributes to the enterprise solution architecture — the views, models and records their line of business owns — and the cadence on which they are updated. Architecture runway and design risk • Own the architecture runway across the lines of business, ensuring each Product Line Architect identifies the enabling work in their line and that it is funded and delivered ahead of the demand it supports. Report runway health each Programme Increment., • Consolidate and challenge the design risk position across the lines of business, and report it to the Head of Product., • Own the integration architecture standard covering APIs, events, messaging and data flows, and assure that solutions designed in the lines of business, and those delivered by vendors and system integrators, comply with it., • Work with Cyber Security to ensure security and privacy requirements are designed in rather than retrofitted. Leadership and collaboration • Line manage the solution and domain architect team, setting objectives, managing performance and developing capability., • Orchestrate the Product Line Architects: set the architectural practice expected inside each line of business, agree their architectural priorities with the Product Line Directors, and hold the community to a consistent standard of design quality and documentation., • Chair the architecture community forum where Product Line Architects bring design decisions, exceptions and their enterprise architecture contributions for peer review., • Own the architecture career pathway and hiring standard, and build domain and integration architecture capability across the Product Line Architect community., • Extensive experience of designing and governing Azure-based cloud-native applications, including microservices, event-driven architectures and serverless workloads., • Strong understanding of event streaming, messaging, observability, logging, metrics and distributed tracing., • Experience of leading architecture for custom software development using modern engineering practices such as DevOps, CI/CD and infrastructure as code., • Proven track record of establishing design assurance, architecture patterns and non-functional standards at scale., • Experience of maintaining architecture decision records, exception processes and traceability to enterprise standards., • Strong integration architecture background across APIs, data flows and third-party and vendor-delivered solutions., • Understanding of operational technology contexts, real-time monitoring systems, telemetry integrations and network operations processes., • Experience of strategic, investment and product planning, ensuring alignment with business strategy and priorities., • Proven ability to get architectural work delivered through architects who do not report to them, including setting the quality bar for costed design options and holding others to it., • Ability successfully operate at a senior manager level, forming strong relationships and engagement as needed across all levels of the Business Entity., • Experience of working within a heavily matrixed organisation, with the ability to drive for results., • Good leadership, relationship, communication and presentation skills combined with a strong track record of delivery., • Competitive Salary, based on capability and experience, • Bonus of up to 30% based on personal and company performance Additional benefits: • A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%, • Flexible benefits such as a cycle scheme, share incentive plan, technology schemes, • Access to apps such as digital GP service for round the clock access to GP video consultations and NHS repeat prescriptions, wellbeing app to support your health and fitness, • Access to Work + Family Space, providing support and resources for work and family life, including paid emergency childcare and eldercare The closing date for this vacancy is 13th November. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process. Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more. We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future. Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience. Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year. Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%. Private medical insurance for self and family. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as an Engineering Enablement Lead and be a part of something bigger—where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered. National Grid is hiring an Engineering Enablement Lead on a permanent basis. This position is based in Warwick. This role operates under a hybrid working model. Hybrid work expectations are subject to business needs and company policy. As Engineering Enablement Lead, you'll set the engineering system that our products and Platforms-owned platforms are built and run on. You'll own the standard, toolchains and paved roads that engineering teams use, and will be accountable for the quality, reliability and security of the way software is built in the Electric Distribution business. This is a standard-setting role with no direct reports: it leads through the wider engineering community and through framework partners engaged on specific initiatives, and its authority comes from credibility rather than reporting line. Engineering standards and paved roads • Own and publish the engineering playbook covering secure coding, branching, code review, dependency management and the paved-road templates teams start from., • Define and maintain the reference CI/CD pipelines, with security, quality and compliance gates automated into them rather than applied manually. Quality engineering and test • Own the test strategy: the balance of unit, integration, contract and end-to-end testing, coverage expectations, and the quality gates that block a release., • Own test data and test environment standards, and report defect escape rates and rework to leadership each quarter. Reliability and observability • Define the observability standard covering logging, metrics, distributed tracing and alerting, and the service level objectives every production service must publish., • Embed site reliability engineering practice, including error budgets, on-call expectations and blameless post-incident review, and own the incident learning loop., • Own the secure engineering standard jointly with Cyber Security, covering secrets management, dependency and supply chain scanning, and vulnerability remediation timescales. Developer experience and toolchain • Own the engineering toolchain covering source control, pipelines, artefact management, test and observability tooling, including selection, cost, licensing and adoption., • Measure developer experience and engineering flow using lead time, deployment frequency, change failure rate and time to restore, and publish improvement targets against them. Community leadership and partner initiatives • Lead the engineering practice through influence rather than line management, building commitment to the standard across the wider engineering community., • Build and sustain the wider engineering community across product and platform teams — guilds, practice forums and internal engineering events — as the primary route by which the standard is adopted., • Run the engineering community of practice, own the engineering career pathway and hiring standard, and act as technical conscience for engineering hires across the function., • Direct framework partners engaged on specific engineering initiatives: define the outcome, the standard they must work to, the acceptance criteria, and the handover back into the community., • Partner with the Product Management, Solution Architecture and Delivery Orchestration Leads so that the four practice standards form one coherent operating model., • Extensive software engineering leadership experience in a complex, technology-enabled organisation, with credibility among practising engineers., • Deep practical knowledge of DevSecOps, CI/CD, infrastructure as code and secure engineering practice at scale., • Proven track record of defining and embedding engineering standards, paved roads and playbooks across multiple teams., • Strong background in quality engineering and test strategy, including test automation, test data and environment management., • Experience of embedding site reliability engineering practice, including service level objectives, error budgets and observability., • Experience of selecting, governing and driving adoption of engineering toolchains, including the cost and licensing position., • Working knowledge of Azure cloud-native application platforms, microservices, event-driven architectures and serverless workloads., • Experience of measuring and improving developer experience and engineering flow using evidence rather than assertion., • Ability to successfully operate at a senior manager level, forming strong relationships and engagement as needed across all levels of the Business Entity., • Experience of working within a heavily matrixed organisation, including delivery through system integrators and managed service partners., • Competitive Salary, based on capability and experience, • Bonus of up to 30% based on personal and company performance Additional benefits: • A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%, • Flexible benefits such as a cycle scheme, share incentive plan, technology schemes, • Access to apps such as digital GP service for round the clock access to GP video consultations and NHS repeat prescriptions, wellbeing app to support your health and fitness, • Access to Work + Family Space, providing support and resources for work and family life, including paid emergency childcare and eldercare The closing date for this vacancy is 20th November. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process. Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin. National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power. From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system. Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more. We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future. Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience. Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year. Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%. Private medical insurance for self and family. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as a Solution Architecture Lead and be a part of something bigger-where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered. National Grid is hiring a Solution Architecture Lead on a permanent basis. This position is based in Warwick. This role operates under a hybrid working model. Hybrid work expectations are subject to business needs and company policy. As Solution Architecture Lead, you'll set the architectural method and standard rather than producing solution designs itself. You'll orchestrate the Product Line Architects so that costed design options and solution architectures are produced to a consistent quality inside each line of business, and be the accountable owner of design assurance, the architecture runway, and a documented enterprise solution architecture to which every Product Line Architect contributes. • Own the design assurance process: define which solutions require architecture review, the criteria they are assessed against, and chair the design review forum., • Provide a written architecture assurance position on every major investment ahead of sanction, confirming the design work has been done to standard and stating the design risks carried and any conditions of approval., • Own the architecture decision record and exception process, ensuring Product Line Architects record decisions as they are taken and that every exception carries a named owner, a rationale and a remediation date., • Own and publish the architecture pattern library and the non-functional requirement set covering performance, availability, security, recoverability and sustainability., • Assure traceability from the Product Line Architects' solution designs to enterprise architecture standards and strategic intent, and arbitrate where product need and standard conflict., • Define the method, template and quality bar for costed option assessments and solution outlines, and assure that the Product Line Architects produce them so decision-makers choose on evidence rather than advocacy., • Lead a design personally only by exception - where it spans several lines of business, or where a line is temporarily without an architect., • Own the enterprise solution architecture - the documented current state, target state and the roadmap that moves the estate towards it - assembled from the contributions of the Product Line Architects rather than written alone., • Define what each Product Line Architect contributes to the enterprise solution architecture - the views, models and records their line of business owns - and the cadence on which they are updated., • Own the architecture runway across the lines of business, ensuring each Product Line Architect identifies the enabling work in their line and that it is funded and delivered ahead of the demand it supports. Report runway health each Programme Increment., • Consolidate and challenge the design risk position across the lines of business, and report it to the Head of Product., • Own the integration architecture standard covering APIs, events, messaging and data flows, and assure that solutions designed in the lines of business, and those delivered by vendors and system integrators, comply with it., • Work with Cyber Security to ensure security and privacy requirements are designed in rather than retrofitted., • Line manage the solution and domain architect team, setting objectives, managing performance and developing capability., • Orchestrate the Product Line Architects: set the architectural practice expected inside each line of business, agree their architectural priorities with the Product Line Directors, and hold the community to a consistent standard of design quality and documentation., • Chair the architecture community forum where Product Line Architects bring design decisions, exceptions and their enterprise architecture contributions for peer review., • Own the architecture career pathway and hiring standard, and build domain and integration architecture capability across the Product Line Architect community., • Extensive experience of designing and governing Azure-based cloud-native applications, including microservices, event-driven architectures and serverless workloads., • Strong understanding of event streaming, messaging, observability, logging, metrics and distributed tracing., • Experience of leading architecture for custom software development using modern engineering practices such as DevOps, CI/CD and infrastructure as code., • Proven track record of establishing design assurance, architecture patterns and non-functional standards at scale., • Experience of maintaining architecture decision records, exception processes and traceability to enterprise standards., • Strong integration architecture background across APIs, data flows and third-party and vendor-delivered solutions., • Understanding of operational technology contexts, real-time monitoring systems, telemetry integrations and network operations processes., • Experience of strategic, investment and product planning, ensuring alignment with business strategy and priorities., • Proven ability to get architectural work delivered through architects who do not report to them, including setting the quality bar for costed design options and holding others to it., • Ability successfully operate at a senior manager level, forming strong relationships and engagement as needed across all levels of the Business Entity., • Experience of working within a heavily matrixed organisation, with the ability to drive for results., • Good leadership, relationship, communication and presentation skills combined with a strong track record of delivery., • Competitive Salary, based on capability and experience, • Bonus of up to 30% based on personal and company performance, • A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%, • Flexible benefits such as a cycle scheme, share incentive plan, technology schemes, • Access to apps such as digital GP service for round the clock access to GP video consultations and NHS repeat prescriptions, wellbeing app to support your health and fitness, • Access to Work + Family Space, providing support and resources for work and family life, including paid emergency childcare and eldercare Closing date for this vacancy is 13th November. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates - we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process. #LI-CL1 #LI-HYBRID Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin. #J-18808-Ljbffr