Remote Lead Solution Architect

Description:

• 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.