At City Electrical Factors, we encourage our people to ask questions, create, discover, and learn.
We invite passionate individuals to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement listed, as unique experiences and perspectives are valued.
CEF is a global electrical wholesaler, providing an extensive range of electrical products and committed to customer service since its founding in 1951 in the UK.
The company has expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the US, Canada, Australia, and Europe.
The IT team is focused on delivering value through innovative solutions that enhance customer service and business operations.
The Global IT team is responsible for transformative work, expanding digital options, and upgrading systems to maintain a competitive edge.
The Lead Solution Architect will lead a team of Solution and Data Architects, collaborating with domain teams, technical leadership, and stakeholders across various regions.
Responsibilities include coaching a team of architects, defining standards and architecture guardrails, translating technical vision into action, driving adoption of best practices, and aligning architecture with business outcomes.
Requirements:
Proven leadership experience in architecture roles, ideally within a Scaled Agile environment.
Experience with both High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD).
Strong experience with ArchiMate, enterprise architecture tools, and architecture modeling.
A confident communicator capable of bridging the gap between business and technology.
Ability to gain buy-in and make architecture practical rather than abstract.
A passion for coaching and developing team members.
Benefits:
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment that values creativity and learning.
The chance to lead and grow a team of architects, influencing the future of technology within the company.
Involvement in modernizing legacy platforms and scaling up digital initiatives.
A collaborative work culture that encourages input from all team members.
Competitive compensation and benefits package, details of which will be provided during the recruitment process.
