Head of Solution Architecture

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainability ratings and cultivate a team of architectural masters? We're searching for a Head of Solution Architecture who embodies both bold vision and an unwavering commitment to empowering others. This pivotal role is for a leader who can not only foresee the next technological frontier but also guide and inspire our engineers to reach it.

Our Technology and Platform Services department designs and secures the platform that underpins all of our offerings, achieving scalability and continuous improvement through innovation and collaboration. You will be the guiding force, shaping our technical landscape while fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

What You'll Do:

• Define the Future: Directly contribute to the conceptual envisioning, design & development of a unique, software platform that has defined and drives the overall direction of the sustainability ratings sector – pushing boundaries and exploring uncharted technological territories.

• Strategic Innovation: Lead the charge in investigating the latest technologies and building quick Proof of Concept functionalities to proactively address future business needs and keep us at the forefront of innovation. Define and maintain a bold architecture roadmap, crafting technical solutions for new and existing functionality that anticipate market shifts and future possibilities.

• Empower and Coach: In a highly collaborative environment, you'll not just participate in brainstorming new ideas, but actively mentor and guide your team through prototyping & continuously validating them against ever-changing market reality – empowering them to drive platform evolution in completely new ways that couldn’t have been predicted up-front.

• Architectural Guidance & Mentorship: Deliver exceptional architectural services, including providing clear guidance and conceptual design, while also acting as a trusted advisor and coach to developers, helping them to generate and maintain code according to agreed standards and best practices.

• Business Partnership: Serve as a visionary liaison, proactively engaging with business stakeholders to translate their evolving requirements into groundbreaking, efficient architectural solutions that pave the way for future success.

• Continuous Improvement Champion: Champion continuous improvement by preparing, improving, and introducing new approaches, methodologies, tools, and techniques, coaching the department through adoption and integration. Lead architectural reviews not just for compliance, but as a coaching opportunity, providing constructive feedback and fostering a culture of excellence in software technical blueprints.