Solutions Architect

Take a seat on the Xplor rocket ship and join us as a Solutions Architect! Are you a team-player, motivated to make a difference, and looking for your next exciting career move? We are a global provider of gym management software, dedicated to our vision of motivating, educating and inspiring individuals to a healthier lifestyle through the use of our ‘member-centric’ fitness software, and are looking to increase our team due to our continued global expansion.

The Solutions Architect is responsible for the overall architecture of all technology solutions by owning and managing the technology governance processes. We deliver SaaS solutions internationally and similar experience is essential. The candidate initiates and delivers technology evaluations and recommendations and is responsible for driving the simplification and standardisation of the overall architecture. They are responsible for ensuring best practices for system design are applied and provide technology leadership and support for the creation of scalable, secure, flexibly deployed and extensible solutions.

They provide technical expertise, consultation and support to development and project teams, customers and other architects. They also play a key role in the security function and experience of cyber security principles and processes is essential. Below are the key accountabilities for the role:

• To drive improvement and simplification of the underlying architectures and capabilities
• Design the strategic specifications, models and guidelines within a coherent architectural blueprint to meet requirements reflecting our design principles
• Drive innovation within the solution set by applying new technology and facilitating the development of software interactions, connections and transactions
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand the market requirements, ensure successful application of architectural design, support development and delivery of products, and implement systematic leveraging and reuse of enterprise components
• Plan and coordinate activities to ensure compliance with regulations, standards and requirements
• Ensure all stakeholders understand the vision state and the approach to achieving the technology roadmap
• To oversee the management of the information security function
• To own the technical department’s governance processes and principles, reviewing, documenting and reaching agreement with the wider team
• Mentor and train the team to help shape strategies, solve problems, and create solutions
• Work collaboratively with other teams and communicate clearly and concisely, especially when dealing with technical topics
• A defined vision for our long term technology architecture regularly reviewed and refined
• Leadership and support for the creation of scalable, secure, flexibly deployed and extensible solutions
• Ensure we has safe and secure services supporting the security function by providing ongoing consultation and support to technology, business and project teams

• Experience in developing and leading Enterprise Architecture teams with the ability to influence at all levels
• Ability to support the business in defining their vision, especially where it impacts technology
• Ability to use architecture models and frameworks to support business and technology design decisions
• Knowledge of enterprise and application design patterns
• Enterprise architect certifications eg Togaf
• Experience with IaaS, PaaS and Cloud Services such as AWS, Azure
• Understanding of architecture governance, design authority processes and overall solution design management processes
• Understanding of security management, governance and risk
• Strong collaboration and coaching skills
• Experience of working in an Agile development environment
• Has a track record of delivering complex programmes of work, drive change and influence at senior level and put technology at the heart of an organisation
• Broad technical knowledge, and ability to quickly assimilate new skills
• A continual learner that stays updated on the latest technologies
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral with the ability to translate technical jargon into easy to understand and clear terms
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent self motivation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships across professional and organisational boundaries and encourage participation and knowledge sharing with other stakeholders

Values and Life at Xplor

Our four core values guide us from how we hire and recognise our team members to how we interact with our customers day to day:

• Make life simple
• Build for people
• Move with purpose
• Create lasting communities

If these values sound like you, and describe people you want to work with, you will thrive at Xplor. As an Xplorer, you will be part of a global network of talented colleagues who will support your success. We look for commonalities and shared passions and give people the tools they need to deliver great work and grow at speed

Some of the perks of working with us:

• Unparalleled opportunities to learn and accelerated career development
• A collaborative, team environment with people who truly love what they do
• 12 weeks Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave for both primary and secondary carer
• Unlimited access to Linked in learning, 10% of your time devoted to growing you and your career, and further support to help you grow
• Access to mental health support
• Fully flexible work arrangements

How to apply?

To start your application with us, please submit your CV and a cover letter and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can. Please include the word "moonshot" at the top of your cover letter so that we know you really took the time to read our job ad. Your contact is Abbi Staplehurst - TA Business Partner.

We understand that diverse candidates have diverse needs. We welcome you to inform us of any additional needs related to completing your job application or participating in the interview process, via talent@xplortechnologies.com.

More about us

Xplor Technologies is a global platform integrating SaaS solutions, embedded payments, and Commerce Accelerating Technologies to help businesses succeed. Xplor provides enterprise-grade SaaS solutions for businesses in “everyday life” verticals: Childcare & Education; Fitness & Wellbeing, Field Services and Personal Services – and a global cloud-based payment processing platform.

Xplor Technologies serves over 78,000 customers that processed over $36 billion in payments, operating across 20 markets in 2022.

Good to know

To be considered for employment in the United Kingdom, you must be legally authorised to work in the UK. Xplor does not sponsor visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time.

To learn more about us and our products, please visit www.xplortechnologies.com/gb/careers.

We also invite you to check out our Candidate FAQs for more information about our recruitment process www.xplortechnologies.com/us/recruitment-faqs.

Xplor is dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.