AWS Principal Solution Architect

We are Centrica! We're so much more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - we're powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you're developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes. Your work here isn't just a job - it's a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future . An opportunity to play your part We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled AWS Principal Solution Architect to join our dynamic and innovative team delivering technical solutions on the new British Gas Energy platform.As a senior member of our architecture team, you will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering end-to-end solutions that align with our business objectives and technological strategy. Reporting directly to the Technical Design Lead, you will line manage a group of Solution Architects, take ownership of team initiatives, provide mentorship to the team, and ensure that our technical solutions align with industry best practices.The successful candidate will bring expertise and help us find the right solutions at the right time, whilst offering technical guidance on strategic AWS designs and proposals. Location : You can work in Windsor/home; we have people working all over the UK but also a range of office locations. We have tailored our well-being & benefits package around our employees as follows: Competitive salary and bonus potentialEmployee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price capCompany Funded Healthcare Plan25 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional daysExcellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme & travel insuranceThis role will require you to:Lead by example, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration within the solution architecture teamDrive continuous improvement in solution architecture processes and methodologiesCollaborate with cross functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals whilst adhering to agile principlesLine manage a team of solution architects, providing mentorship and support, fostering their professional growth and ensuring their alignment with agile practices. Look to reduce dependencies on third partiesConduct regular knowledge-sharing sessions and training to enhance the skills and capabilities of the teamCollaborate effectively with business stakeholders, tribe leads, and other team members to understand requirements and constraintsCommunicate complex technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner to both technical and non-technical audiences to drive consensus on architectural decisionsBuild and maintain relationships with our Centrica Enterprise Architecture team to ensure that solutions align with Centrica wide roadmaps and principlesEnsure risks are raised and escalated accordingly Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Solution Architect, agile practices and collaboration with cross-functional teams, preferably with at least 2 years in a senior or principal roleStrong background in designing and implementing complex, scalable, and reliable systemsExperience in providing solutions for building serverless applications, managing backend infrastructure, and handling various aspects of application development, orchestration, and communication in AWSSignificant experience in AWS Serverless and Backend Services such as AWS Connect, Lambda technology, Simple Queue Service, DynamoDB, Step Functions etcExperience in Salesforce, Mulesoft, Vlocity/Salesforce Industries (SFI) is not essential but preferable.Proficient in architectural patterns, microservices, and API designA good understanding of different security design patterns, principles and controlsEnergy supply, billing and metering industry experience is highly recommendedCertifications (Optional)Relevant certifications in cloud platforms or solution architecture are a plus. Key Competencies/Core Capabilities required to perform the role Worked in an agile environmentMulti-task - be comfortable with working on multiple pieces of work across multiple solution architects.Be a respected Manager - this is a management role so managing a team of permanent and third party resources is criticalExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skills We are proud to be recognised as a disability-confident employer. Our customers come from a variety of different backgrounds, and so do we. We hire great people from all walks of life, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We will continue championing inclusivity while investing in our local communities to create a better, more sustainable world for everyone.We are incredibly proud to have been recognised by The Times for being one of the Top 50 Employers for Women. Our people are the beating heart of our business. We are incredibly proud of our commitment to being FlexFirst. From childcare to furry friends, we listened to our people and understood that they work best when they are comfortable and have a flexible working model that suits their individual needs. #LI-PR1 At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team - a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are dedicated in helping to close the diversity gap and would love to see more females, people of colour and LGBTQ+ employees, as well as those from a variety of cultures and ethnicity to veterans and the differently abled. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a big part of who we are, we are not looking for people to fit into our culture but to add to it! PLEASE APPLY ONLINE by hitting the 'Apply' button.Applications will ONLY be accepted via the 'Apply' button.This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.PLEASE APPLY ONLINE by hitting the 'Apply' button.Applications will ONLY be accepted via the 'Apply' button.This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.

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