Development Architect

Severn Trent Plc; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Coventry is seeking a Development Architect to help define and deliver technology solutions aligned with business goals. The role involves working with various stakeholders and requires expertise in software development, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices. You will join a dedicated team, typically working 37 hours a week, with the option for hybrid working. Offering a supportive culture, competitive rewards, and opportunities for personal growth, this position is perfect for someone who wants to make a positive impact.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience operating as an architect in Software Development.
• Demonstrated capability in various delivery methodologies.
• A positive attitude and caring approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Define solutions based on stakeholder needs.
• Ensure architecture aligns with strategic direction.
• Deliver integrated technology solutions.

Skills

Architectural expertise

Agile/SAFe methodologies

DevOps knowledge

CI/CD expertise

Full stack application experience

Job description

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As Severn Trent ramp up our work to deliver our next 5-year business plan, we’re looking for a Development Architect to come and help us! In this newly created role, we’ll be looking for you to work with various stakeholders to understand their needs and to define solutions to these, ensuring that all architecture is developed in line with our strategic direction.

You will be looking to understand the concepts of the business goals, objectives and outcomes, and ensuring their importance in solution architecture. Providing necessary leadership, analysis and design tasks, which are related to support the development of all our technology solutions, you will ensure that solutions meet business needs and align with architectural governance and standards.

Using your specialist skills and knowledge, you will define and deliver integrated solutions that contribute to the development and implementation of the business’s IT plans in line with our overall strategy of IT and the business.

You’ll be based at our Finham site in Coventry. You’ll work within our dedicated Planning & Architecture team of around 20 people. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week, working Monday to Friday.

HOW WE WORK

You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why, we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. So, you’ll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported, when you need it.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

In order to succeed in this role it is expected that you will have some demonstratable experience operating as an architect with expertise of the subject domains related to Software Development. We will also look for you to be experienced in working in various delivery methodologies including an Agile/SAFe environment.

Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD expertise will be keenly sought after as will experience of Full stack applications.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favorites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year). Annual leave rises to 28 days after 5 years of service.
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Family friendly policies (including, a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Two volunteering days per year

LET’S GO

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.