Application Architect

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Solution Architect to join the teamAs a Solution Architect - Digital, you will be implementing the IT architecture strategy, ensuring alignment and delivery of strategic business goals and objectives. You will be part of the Architecture team and will be responsible for the implementationof digital solutions assigned to project delivery team for day-to-day operations.You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including IT teams, business leaders, and external partners, to design and optimize our systems and processes. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of business, solution and technology landscapesin the e-commerce domain, coupled with the ability to develop and communicate comprehensive solution architectural designs.So, why Parkdean ResortsWell, besides the one-of-a-kind team culture, stunning locations across the UK, and the security that comes with being a part of the UK’s largest holiday park organisation, we can offer:

• Up to 50% off holidays with us
• 30% off park activities, food & drink
• 25% off holidays for friends & family
• Clear career pathways for those looking to progress

We want to be a force for good for our parks, people, and planet. Our passion is to secure the sustainability of our business, create positive change, and leave a green footprint for future generations to enjoy.What you will be doing...

• Deliver architectural solutions for key initiatives and growth programmes.
• Lead technical and solution aspects of Digital delivery.
• Work closely with the project delivery and implementation teams to deliver Parkdean Resorts’ Web and e-commerce solutions.
• Implement and maintain enterprise architecture framework, architecture standards, design patterns and best practices ensuring it aligns with organizational goals.
• Design and document end-to-end solution and technical architecture solutions in the Digital domain that address business needs and optimize system performance.
• Document ‘as-is’, ‘to-be’ and transitionary solution architectures for data, integrations, front-end, API, business logic etc.
• Work closely with project delivery and implementation teams to deliver changes to existing systems and new system solutions.
• Working with the Enterprise Architects evaluate and recommend technologies and solutions that integrate with existing systems and processes.
• Collaborate with business teams, IT teams, business analysts and relationship manager, and other stakeholders to understand current and future business needs and translate them into solution architectural requirements.

Some of the skills and experience we are looking for:

• Proven expertise in establishing and embedding solution architecture capabilities in the Digital Web and e-commerce domains.
• Broad strategic thinking, complemented by a successful track record in influencing stakeholders, members of project teams and governance bodies.
• Extensive experience in application system design and implementation ideally spanning both legacy and modern technology stacks.
• Proven experience in architecting and implementing end to end digital solutions spanning business and enterprise applications underpinned by reliable and scalable infrastructure, Cloud computing / data centres.
• Proven track record being ‘hands-on’ with solution architecture and technical designs working with technical SMEs, engineers, and delivery teams.
• Experience of working in an Agile/Scrum/DevOps environment in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with collaborating with internal and external development teams within Agile and waterfall frameworks.

Whatever you do, please don’t filter yourself out! We are often flexible when considering an applicant’s skills and experience for a role. So, don’t be put off if you don’t tick all the boxes.Are we the right fit for youAt Parkdean Resorts we don’t leave unforgettable moments to chance.We pitch in, we have fun, and we grow, challenging and inspiring each other to make great things happen every, single, day. We’re the people people, Parkdean people - we’re family, ensuring holiday happy is never far away.We want to do all we can to create an environment and recruitment process where people feel safe and comfortable to talk about disability. For any reasonable adjustment requests, please contact the team atPandoLogic. Keywords: Applications Architect, Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, ENG - NE12 8ET