Solutions Architect

Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy and Public Sectors, driving real transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help them achieve their goals.

We are looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to lead the architectural direction of a major transformation programme within the Energy sector. Based in Aberdeen, you will shape secure, scalable and strategically aligned solutions, with an emphasis on environments typical of Oil & Gas Operators.

Architecture Definition & Governance

• Create and maintain architecture diagrams based on business functions and portfolios
• Ensure enterprise architecture standards and Cyber Security controls are embedded in all designs
• Develop application solution designs, including end-to-end application architecture, infrastructure components, data flows, APIs and integrations
• Support and guide applications and infrastructure workstreams post-design to maintain alignment with approved architectures

• Strong architecture experience across on-premise infrastructure, virtualised platforms, cloud services (SaaS, IaaS, PaaS), database technologies and network fundamentals
• Proven ability to design integrations, interfaces and enterprise data flows
• Experience working within Oil & Gas Operator environments is highly desirable
• Familiarity with PI, Energy Components or similar upstream energy systems
• Able to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
• Strong facilitation, documentation and governance skills
• Collaborative, pragmatic and confident in leading cross-functional decision-making

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. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package:

• Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth.
• Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can.
• A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes.

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. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. 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. Your perspective and potential are important to us.