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Cloud Architect
We are currently recruiting for a Cloud Interoperability Architect to work on a hybrid basis, two days per week from our HQ in Coventry and the remainder working remotely from home. Occasional travel to meetings & conferences across the UK will also be required.
This role is pivotal to leading a number of strategic industry data projects & systems, and will be a key part of delivering digital & data solutions for the agricultural industry. We are looking for a dynamic leader & hands-on architect who can engage and inspire both executive and junior level stakeholders to embrace strategic cross-industry digital & data solutions. You will work with our teams to develop and execute a comprehensive convergence architecture that aligns with our goals and objectives.
At the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), we inspire our farmers, growers and industry to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Working at AHDB, you won’t just be helping our farmers produce the food we eat and look after our environment, you’ll be helping to shape the future of food production and leaving a legacy for the next generation.
Department
Data Programmes
Work Base
Office-based
Location
Coventry, Warwickshire
Salary Range
£70,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Total Hours (per week)
35
Closing Date
28/05/2025
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive convergence architecture, initially targeted around the one or two key cross-industry AHDB digital projects, that align with AHDB's overall goals and objectives
- Work as part of a small specialist team leading a high profile AHDB & Industry data project
- Manage a technical delivery team of engineers and analysts, allocating resources effectively to support the overall aims
- Work with wider teams to develop architectures, designs & delivery approaches
- Lead technical workshops and technical stakeholder working groups
- Develop comprehensive requirement sets and design artefacts
- Be a key part of a cultural shift towards improved collaboration and codesign across the industry
- Build relationships with key technical stakeholders across the industry
- Engage and inspire individuals and teams to embrace strategic data projects and data sharing across the industry
- Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with external organisations, technology stakeholders, and industry leaders to service AHDB's wider goals & objectives
Essential Criteria
- Degree in a relevant field or significant experience in similar roles, with a proven track record of successfully leading technical delivery & architecture initiatives
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and engage AHDB staff and external stakeholders at all levels
- Experience with more than one commercial cloud provider, ideally AWS and Azure, along with experience in:
- Designing for Infrastructure as Code deployments
- API integrations
- Designing for federated identity solutions
- Federated data architectures
- Legacy systems integrations
- OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, Entra ID, SAML
- Multi-cloud approaches, especially where federated IAM is a requirement
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders, driving engagement and fostering innovation & collaboration
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate technology delivery for a broad range of audiences
- Knowledge of the agricultural industry would be useful although not essential
The Benefits….
We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work so have a great mix of benefits and opportunities, to give you the recognition you deserve:
- 35 hours per week, to include hybrid working
- 33 days annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Life assurance cover (4 x salary)
- A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General
- Enhanced pay of 20 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to length of service
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan
- Recognition Awards throughout the year
- Access to the Government’s tax-free childcare scheme
- Reward Gateway membership – this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings
Apply now or call 02476 935722 if you require any further information.
Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.
At AHDB, you'll find we are committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. This applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.
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