Systems Architect

Do you work in developing IT Systems Architecture? Have you got experience in Enterprise, Data or Systems Architecture? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our IT Department as an IT Systems Architect!

What you'll do

As the IT Systems Architect you will work within our large, forward-thinking IT Department. You will assist the Systems Architecture Manager and wider Business Transformation team in building the technological roadmap for the business, as well as working on major business systems projects. We are looking for an innovative like-minded individual to join our team.

You will provide guidance on the development or modifications to IT solutions. You will need to consider approved architectures, strategies and standards while ensuring existing components remain compatible.

Day to day you will work with other Technical Architects and Domain Leads to establish and maintain agreed standards, patterns and designs applicable to the work undertaken and ensure they are adhered to. You will liaise with key stakeholders to understand the business capability needs with a focus on cross organisation capabilities. You will also use technical skills and experience to produce architectural designs.

What you'll need

The ideal candidate will be a customer focused individual with business awareness who has excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. This role will require someone who understands complex IT systems and how they support business services and operations and is confident managing several projects at once.

We are also looking for someone with experience of:

• the system design and architecture of multi-system applications
• working in one or more architectural domains with responsibility for system or sub-system design and integration
• system design and development methodologies.

You should understand and have experience using (but not restricted to):

• Microsoft technologies and platforms, including Dynamics, Azure and SQL Server
• Infrastructure Technologies (Compute, Network and Storage)
• Application Lifecycle Management
• Logical and Physical Data Modelling
• ISO 27001 – Information Security Standard.

Ideally, you will also have:

• a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• knowledge of architecture best practice methodologies with experience using modelling tools.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.