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About the Role

We have an opportunity for an experienced TDA to lead the architectural direction of major strategic projects and digital transformation programmes for the Sword customer base.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain architecture diagrams based on business functions and portfolios.
Ensure enterprise architecture standards and controls are embedded in all designs.
Develop designs, including end-to-end application architecture, infrastructure components, Network components, data flows, APIs and integrations.
Support and guide network, applications and infrastructure workstreams post-design to maintain alignment with approved architectures.
Maintain a focus on operational readiness, supportability, monitoring, resilience, transition to BAU, support costs, and ownership.
Ensure the customer's business requirements are met.
Maintain and follow enterprise architecture standards.
Support correct and accurate integration with existing systems.
Always aim to avoid unnecessary complexity.
Aim to deliver value within budget and timescales.
Maintain architectural compliance, while validating compliance with security requirements.

Requirements

Strong architecture experience across Networks, Voice/UC, on-premise infrastructure, Data/IM, virtualised platforms, cloud services (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS), database technologies and Applications.
Proven ability to design integrations, interfaces and enterprise data flows.
Experience working within M&A environments.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
Strong facilitation, documentation and governance skills.
Collaborative, pragmatic and confident in leading cross-functional decision-making.
Collaborative approach, working in large programmes providing support and direction.

Experience Level

experienced TDA

Salary/Compensations

Competitive Salary

Benefits

Personalised Career Development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities.
Flexible working arrangements.
Generous annual leave allowance.
Enhanced family friendly benefits.
Pension scheme.
Access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes.

About the Company

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, dedicated to driving transformational change for our clients.
We leverage proven technology, specialist teams, and extensive domain expertise to create robust technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.
Our mission is fueled by a passion for technology as a means to solve complex business problems and achieve our clients' objectives.
At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success.

Equal Opportunity

At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement.
We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.