Job Description

3 Days a Week to London The Solution Architect is responsible for delivering high quality solution designs that are fit for purpose, aligned with enterprise architecture standards, and optimized for total cost of ownership across the solution lifecycle. The role ensures technical integrity, security, and alignment with Shell's IT technology direction. The resulting High Level Designs have a measurable impact on business effectiveness and profitability.
The Solution Architect is accountable to the Project Manager for the solution architecture from design through successful deployment.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Act as the single point of contact for all solution architecture aspects of IT projects.
Design and integrate Business Process, Data, Application, Infrastructure, and Information Security aspects into end to end solutions.
Ensure solution architecture is documented using approved templates, tools, and standards.
Review, assure, and approve detailed designs produced by designers and business analysts.
Coach project teams on architecture standards and best practices.
Support Segment Architects and participate in Architecture Review Boards as required.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of Reference Models in Bizzdesign, elevating project deliverables to conceptual and logical levels.
Monitor technology trends and ensure solutions are future proof and aligned with evolving IT standards and services.
Actively contribute to the Architecture community and serve as an ambassador for architecture excellence.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and data privacy requirements (e.g., GDPR).
Champion Security by Design and Privacy by Design, working closely with Information Risk Management, Security, and Compliance teams.
 
Solution Scope (Automation & Connectivity)
 
Enterprise network automation solutions.
Enterprise connectivity tooling, including Single Source of Truth implementation.
Tool evaluation, integration, and data model alignment.
Technical architecture, design, and service operations solutions.
 
Special Challenges
Proactively identify, balance, and reconcile competing stakeholder requirements.
Escalate architectural conflicts appropriately and in a timely manner.
 
Skills & Requirements (Critical)
7–10 years of IT experience, including some IT leadership exposure.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an IT related discipline.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to articulate architectural decisions to both technical and business audiences.
Strong business acumen with the ability to link business value to technical architecture.
 
Required Technical Expertise:
Vendor engagement and product selection in collaboration with portfolio, operations, and procurement teams.
Deep expertise in networking technologies (Routing, TCP/IP, SSL).
Strong experience with AWS and Azure cloud networking (VPC/VNET, VPN, Transit Gateway, virtual Palo Alto firewalls).
Knowledge of Cisco data center design.
Knowledge of Aruba ESP, including Central, ClearPass, and wireless platforms.
In depth knowledge of network automation (Infrastructure as Code, APIs, GitHub).
Identity and authentication: SAML, PingID, Entra ID.
Service solution and operational documentation delivery.
In depth Ansible integration for infrastructure networks, including playbook development.
Workflow integration for infrastructure networks.
CI/CD pipeline creation for infrastructure networks, including virtual and physical testing.
Smart inventory systems (e.g. NetBox) and integration with Ansible and GitHub pipelines."

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• The Solution Architect is responsible for delivering high quality solution designs that are fit for purpose, aligned with enterprise architecture standards, and optimized for total cost of ownership across the solution lifecycle. The role ensures technical integrity, security, and alignment with Shell's IT technology direction. The resulting High Level Designs have a measurable impact on business effectiveness and profitability.
  The Solution Architect is accountable to the Project Manager for the solution architecture from design through successful deployment.
   
  Key Responsibilities
   
  Act as the single point of contact for all solution architecture aspects of IT projects.
  Design and integrate Business Process, Data, Application, Infrastructure, and Information Security aspects into end to end solutions.
  Ensure solution architecture is documented using approved templates, tools, and standards.
  Review, assure, and approve detailed designs produced by designers and business analysts.
  Coach project teams on architecture standards and best practices.
  Support Segment Architects and participate in Architecture Review Boards as required.
  Contribute to the development and maintenance of Reference Models in Bizzdesign, elevating project deliverables to conceptual and logical levels.
  Monitor technology trends and ensure solutions are future proof and aligned with evolving IT standards and services.
  Actively contribute to the Architecture community and serve as an ambassador for architecture excellence.
  Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and data privacy requirements (e.g., GDPR).
  Champion Security by Design and Privacy by Design, working closely with Information Risk Management, Security, and Compliance teams.
   
  Solution Scope (Automation & Connectivity)
   
  Enterprise network automation solutions.
  Enterprise connectivity tooling, including Single Source of Truth implementation.
  Tool evaluation, integration, and data model alignment.
  Technical architecture, design, and service operations solutions.
   
  Special Challenges
   
  Proactively identify, balance, and reconcile competing stakeholder requirements.
  Escalate architectural conflicts appropriately and in a timely manner.
   
  Skills & Requirements (Critical)
   
  7–10 years of IT experience, including some IT leadership exposure.
  Bachelor's degree or equivalent in an IT related discipline.
  Strong stakeholder management and communication skills (written and verbal).
  Ability to articulate architectural decisions to both technical and business audiences.
  Strong business acumen with the ability to link business value to technical architecture.
   
  Required Technical Expertise:
   
  Vendor engagement and product selection in collaboration with portfolio, operations, and procurement teams.
  Deep expertise in networking technologies (Routing, TCP/IP, SSL).
  Strong experience with AWS and Azure cloud networking (VPC/VNET, VPN, Transit Gateway, virtual Palo Alto firewalls).
  Knowledge of Cisco data center design.
  Knowledge of Aruba ESP, including Central, ClearPass, and wireless platforms.
  In depth knowledge of network automation (Infrastructure as Code, APIs, GitHub).
  Identity and authentication: SAML, PingID, Entra ID.
  Service solution and operational documentation delivery.
  In depth Ansible integration for infrastructure networks, including playbook development.
  Workflow integration for infrastructure networks.
  CI/CD pipeline creation for infrastructure networks, including virtual and physical testing.
  Smart inventory systems (e.g. NetBox) and integration with Ansible and GitHub pipelines."

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• Competency Building and Branding

  • Ensure completion of necessary trainings and certifications
  • Develop Proof of Concepts (POCs),case studies, demos etc. for new growth areas based on market and customer research 
  • Develop and present a point of view of Wipro on solution design and architect by writing white papers, blogs etc. 
  • Attain market referencability and recognition through highest analyst rankings, client testimonials and partner credits 
  • Be the voice of Wipro’s Thought Leadership by speaking in forums (internal and external) 
  • Mentor developers, designers and Junior architects in the project for their further career development and enhancement
  • Contribute to the architecture practice by conducting selection interviews etc

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• Team Management 

  • Resourcing

    • Anticipating new talent requirements as per the market/ industry trends or client requirements
    • Hire adequate and right resources for the team 
  • Talent Management
    • Ensure adequate onboarding and training for the team members to enhance capability & effectiveness
    • Build an internal talent pool and ensure their career progression within the organization
    • Manage team attrition 
    • Drive diversity in leadership positions
  • Performance Management
    • Set goals for the team, conduct timely performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to own direct reports
    • Ensure that the Performance Nxt is followed for the entire team
  • Employee Satisfaction and Engagement
    • Lead and drive engagement initiatives for the team
    • Track team satisfaction scores and identify initiatives to build engagement within the team