About Iglu:
Iglu.com is the largest independent online travel business specialising in cruise (iglucruise.com and planetcruise.com) and ski (igluski.com) holidays.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect to provide architectural leadership and guidance across our organization. As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for defining and championing our architectural vision, ensuring alignment with business strategy and technology roadmap. You will play a critical role in driving innovation, promoting best practices, and mentoring other architects and engineers. We have big plans as a business and technology will be at the heart of it. If you are passionate about technology, possess strong leadership skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.
Tech at Iglu:
We work in an Agile way but let teams decide how to operate within those boundaries
We like to be in the office a few times a month
We are pragmatic about what technologies we use but always are evaluating new tools/languages/frameworks
We are passionate about Infrastructure as code and AWS is our platform of choice
We believe in autonomy and responsibility to sit in the teams that are building and deploying the software.
Small frequent deployments are what we strive for
Responsibilities:
Architectural Vision & Strategy:
Develop and maintain the overall architecture framework, principles, and standards.
Define and communicate the long-term architectural vision, strategy, and roadmap.
Align architecture with business goals, technology trends, and industry best practices.
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on the organization.
Technical Leadership & Guidance:
Provide technical leadership and guidance to architects, engineers, and development teams.
Mentor and coach other architects, fostering their professional development.
Promote a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
Drive the adoption of architectural best practices and standards.
Solution Architecture & Design:
Lead the design and architecture of complex, enterprise-scale solutions.
Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and performant.
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and platforms.
Develop architectural artifacts, including diagrams, specifications, and documentation.
Technology Evaluation & Selection:
Research and evaluate new technologies and platforms.
Conduct proof-of-concepts and prototypes to validate technical feasibility.
Develop recommendations for technology adoption and standardization.
Participate in vendor evaluations and selection processes.
Collaboration & Communication:
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product managers, and technology teams.
Effectively communicate architectural concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and alignment on architectural decisions.
Represent the organization’s technical interests in industry forums and conferences.
Governance & Compliance:
Establish and enforce architectural governance processes.
Ensure compliance with architectural principles, standards, and regulations.
Review and approve architectural designs and implementations.
Identify and mitigate architectural risks.
Innovation & Research:
Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
Conduct research and experimentation to explore new architectural approaches.
Experience / Qualifications::
Extensive experience as an architect, with a proven track record of leading and delivering complex solutions.
Deep understanding of architectural principles, patterns, and best practices.
Strong knowledge of various technologies and platforms (e.g., cloud computing, microservices, data architecture, security).
Expertise in solution architecture, design, and implementation.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Real world experience modernizing front end web stacks
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Experience with Agile development methodologies is a plus.
Industry certifications are a plus.
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