The current architecture is undergoing a major transformation in migrating to the Microsoft Azure Platform. Working with local architecture team and suppliers this role will have oversight over all programme Enterprise Architecture activity defining, owning, and managing the migration of the current service from existing data centres and into the Azure platform. On completion of the migration, the Enterprise Architect will take accountability for overall enterprise architecture and how it supports ongoing tactical and strategic change. Strong people management skills are essential as the Enterprise Architect will be required to lead a team of ~14 FTEs.

| Purpose of Job: | What you’ll be doing!

This person will provide expertise to assure solution migration to the cloud. This will be realised via a mixture of platform technical knowledge and operational experience. The role will combine both hands-on trouble shooting and a consultancy role providing best-practice advice. Specific knowledge of Azure, its many components and how best to use them in a cloud-centric style are key aspects for this position which will help drive the vision of cloud deployment.

Key Accountabilities:

You are open:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to understand current approaches, design intentions and operating principles.

You are ingenious:

• Identify solutions to problems as they arise, working with other to implement them within the wider context of the account.

You are collaborative:

• Adhere to the Capita / TfL Joint Commitments.
• Identify key stakeholders, building a good working relationship to enable achievement of goals.

You are effective:

• Ensuring all mandatory training is completed as per deadlines.
• Adhering to the company standards as per the governance framework (Evolve).
• Delivering client satisfaction.

| What We Are Looking For | Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Essential Experience/ Skills:

• Demonstrable experience of working with all major Azure components.
• Excellent knowledge of cloud transformation.
• Excellent knowledge of data migration of files and databases.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Familiarity with programming in a Microsoft environment.

Key Relationships

• Technical leads
• Technical SMEs
• 3rd party suppliers
• Operations

| About Capita | Transport For London (TFL)

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| Become a Change Maker | What we hope you will do next!

Help us find out more about you by completing our short application process and ensuring that you include a cover letter, please click apply now. All interviews, assessments and background checks will continue to take place online, to completely remove the need for face-to-face contact. All Capita colleagues who can work from home should do so; and where it is not possible for colleagues to work remotely, we have taken important steps to protect those working from Capita’s offices. Social distancing, enhanced hygiene and safety measures are already in place at all Capita locations that are open to protect our colleagues and manage the risk of COVID-19. The welfare of our people is of paramount importance to us, and we’re doing everything we can to keep our colleagues and customers safe during this time. Capita operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership.