About Iglu:

Iglu.com is the largest independent online travel business specialising in cruise (iglucruise.com and planetcruise.com) and ski (igluski.com) holidays.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect to provide architectural leadership and guidance across our organization. As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for defining and championing our architectural vision, ensuring alignment with business strategy and technology roadmap. You will play a critical role in driving innovation, promoting best practices, and mentoring other architects and engineers. We have big plans as a business and technology will be at the heart of it. If you are passionate about technology, possess strong leadership skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.

Tech at Iglu:

• We work in an Agile way but let teams decide how to operate within those boundaries

• We like to be in the office a few times a month

• We are pragmatic about what technologies we use but always are evaluating new tools/languages/frameworks

• We are passionate about Infrastructure as code and AWS is our platform of choice

• We believe in autonomy and responsibility to sit in the teams that are building and deploying the software.

• Small frequent deployments are what we strive for

Responsibilities:

Architectural Vision & Strategy:

• Develop and maintain the overall architecture framework, principles, and standards.

• Define and communicate the long-term architectural vision, strategy, and roadmap.

• Align architecture with business goals, technology trends, and industry best practices.

• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on the organization.
  

Technical Leadership & Guidance:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to architects, engineers, and development teams.

• Mentor and coach other architects, fostering their professional development.

• Promote a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

• Drive the adoption of architectural best practices and standards.
  

Solution Architecture & Design:

• Lead the design and architecture of complex, enterprise-scale solutions.

• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and performant.

• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and platforms.

• Develop architectural artifacts, including diagrams, specifications, and documentation.
  

Technology Evaluation & Selection:

• Research and evaluate new technologies and platforms.

• Conduct proof-of-concepts and prototypes to validate technical feasibility.

• Develop recommendations for technology adoption and standardization.

• Participate in vendor evaluations and selection processes.
  

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product managers, and technology teams.

• Effectively communicate architectural concepts and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and alignment on architectural decisions.

• Represent the organization's technical interests in industry forums and conferences.
  

Governance & Compliance:

• Establish and enforce architectural governance processes.

• Ensure compliance with architectural principles, standards, and regulations.

• Review and approve architectural designs and implementations.

• Identify and mitigate architectural risks.
  

Innovation & Research:

• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.

• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.

• Conduct research and experimentation to explore new architectural approaches.
  

Experience / Qualifications::

• Extensive experience as an architect, with a proven track record of leading and delivering complex solutions.

• Deep understanding of architectural principles, patterns, and best practices.

• Strong knowledge of various technologies and platforms (e.g., cloud computing, microservices, data architecture, security).

• Expertise in solution architecture, design, and implementation.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

• Real world experience modernizing front end web stacks

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Experience with Agile development methodologies is a plus.

• Industry certifications are a plus.