[Hiring] Architect @LexisNexis UK

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Architecture professional to provide architectural and structural design expertise across complex technology environments. In this role, you will partner with architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to drive technical strategy, evaluate new technologies, and support the evolution of scalable, high-performing solutions. You will help ensure the ongoing development of technical capabilities while influencing architecture decisions that support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Act as a conduit between Global Architecture (Enterprise Architects) and the Engineering or Development teams.
• Work across/with Architects from different organizations.
• Introduce/train teams with new technology.
• Lead teams toward problem-resolution identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues.
• Evaluate new technologies and their applicability to the business.
• Extract/translate findings into alternatives/solutions, identifying risks/impacts and schedule adjustments to facilitate management decision-making.
• Drive technical direction and architecture evolution via reviews and on-floor leadership.
• Actively monitor the Business Unit system health and design and write proposals to remedy the cause of negative trends.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of programming languages, code, and database.
• Expert-level knowledge in programming language(s); e.g., .Net, Java, HTML, Perl, C++, C#, PHP, etc.; or expert level in engineering discipline.
• Expert in a plurality of the following technologies: Parallel and Distributed Processing Systems, Information Retrieval, Data Mining, Natural Language Processing, Very Large Scale Databases, Declarative Languages, and High-Performance Computing.
• Solid working knowledge in a plurality of the following areas: Network Design (LAN and WAN), Storage System Architectures, Service-Oriented Architecture technologies, XML and XSLT, and Parallel Processing Architectures (such as SMP and NUMA).
• Experience with a plurality of the following operating systems: Windows Server, UNIX (Linux), and z/OS.
• Strong organization/project planning, time management, and change management skills across multiple functional groups and departments, and strong delegation skills involving prioritizing and reprioritizing projects and managing projects of various size and complexity.
• Advanced problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues; prior success extracting/translating findings into alternatives/solutions; and identifying risks/impacts and schedule adjustments to facilitate management decision-making.
• Advanced communication (verbal and written), presentation, customer service, interpersonal, and research skills.

Requirements

• Work in a Way That Works for You: We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization.
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Benefits

• U.S. National Base Pay Range: $118,300 - $219,800. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates.
• This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.
• We offer country specific benefits. Click here to access benefits specific to your location.