Lead Solution Architect
BP · London, England ·
Entity: TechnologyJob Family Group: IT&S GroupJob Description: Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing and producing energy in the regions where we operate.
We are one of the few companies globally that can provide customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.
We are looking for a Lead Solution Architect to drive architecture in Refining & Products Trading (RPT), covering trading, supply, optimisation and operations capabilities. This role shapes the technology direction underpinning critical trading and supply chain processes, influencing platforms used daily across front office, middle office and operations.
You will ensure solutions are scalable, resilient and aligned to business strategy, while reducing complexity and enabling faster delivery. This role is suited to individuals who enjoy solving complex problems, working across teams and setting clear architectural direction.
Hybrid working modelGlobal collaborationUp to 10% travelIn This Role You WillDefine and evolve the architecture vision and roadmap in and across RPT domainsLead key design decisions and ensure aligned architecture across products and squadsProvide direction on AWS cloud architecture and modern deployment approachesShape integration architecture across API-led and event-driven patternsGuide teams on data architecture, models and data flowsFind opportunities for analytics, AI, ML or GenAIPartner with senior stakeholders to translate business needs into architecture directionEnsure architecture standards and guardrails are applied consistentlySupport delivery teams and manage technical risksDrive alignment across front, middle office and operationsContribute to governance forums and design authoritiesEssential Experience and RequirementsExperience in architecture roles (solution, domain or enterprise architect)Understanding of trading, supply chain or operational environmentsExperience with AWS, integration patterns and data architectureExperience defining architecture roadmapsStrong collaborator and communication skillsAbility to operate in complex, fast-changing environmentsFamiliarity with TOGAF or similar frameworksExperience working with global teamsDesirable CriteriaExperience in oil trading, refining or supply chainExposure to optimisation or analytics environmentsExperience with data platformsExposure to AI, ML or GenAIWhy Join Us?
At BP, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life.
These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation. Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future. Travel RequirementUp to 10% travel should be expected with this roleRelocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocationRemote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills: Agility core practices, Business modelling, Creativity and Innovation, Data Analysis, Data design, Digital Analytics, Emerging technology monitoring, Information Assurance, Integration, IT Management, IT strategy and planning, Network Design, Requirements definition and management, Risk Management, Service operations and resiliency, Solution Architecture, Systems Development Management, Technical specialism, User Experience Analysis.
Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status.
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This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks. SummaryLocation: United Kingdom - LondonType: Full time