Bio & Low-carbon Lead Architect - AWS

Job summary

Entity:

Innovation & Engineering

Job Family Group:

IT&S Group

Job Summary:

Responsible for delivering strategy architecture and planning activities for the specialism, supporting related operating practices and processes and effective implementation of relevant standards, liaising with stakeholders and providing advanced knowledge and advice to support wider business goals. Specialisms: Segment Architecture; Enterprise Architecture; Solution Architecture; Strategy.

Job Description:

ROLE SYNOPSIS

 

Architecture is a collaborative discipline, and it plays a critical role in the integration of our businesses. Architects connect all the digital disciplines and the consumers and procurers of IT, to create an integrated, flexible, effective IT architecture for bp. 

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

 

Architecture: You rigorously develop solution architectures, seeking practical solutions that optimize and re-use capabilities. You will care passionately about the integrity of the Digital capabilities you develop. You will be responsible for designing and building solutions that best meet the business needs and are aligned with the Digital strategy and roadmaps.

  

Technology: You are an excellent technologist and have a passion for understanding and learning. You will contribute to digital transformation initiatives from an architectural perspective, facilitating the delivery of solutions. You will bring strong skills in in AWS serverless, microservices architecture design, frontend and middleware technologies, and an ability to rapidly assess new technologies with a commercial mindset. 

 

Safety and Compliance: The safety of our people and customers is our highest priority. You will advocate and help ensure our architectures, designs and processes enhance a culture of operational safety and improve our digital security.

  

Team: You will play an integral role in building the team’s skillset while demonstrating your leadership values through delegation, motivation and trust. You will not just lead, but "do". 

 

Relationships: You will build strong relationships across the business and Digital teams. You will understand the long-term needs of the solutions you are developing, and enable delivery by building a rapport with team members both inside and outside of BP.

  

FORMAL EDUCATION

 

A Bachelor's (or higher) degree, ideally in Computer Science, MIS/IT, Mathematics, hard science, or equivalent work experience.

  

DESIRABLE CRITERIA 

 

A confirmed background in architecture with real-world experience of architecting, designing, and delivering transformational IT projects. You love envisaging the art of the possible and making that a reality. 
Deep-seated functional knowledge of key technology sets. You are comfortable rolling up your sleeves, getting involved, and diving into delivery challenges.
Experience in being part of a tight-knit delivery team. You accomplish exceptional project outcomes in a respectful and supportive culture. 
A proven grasp of architecture development and design thinking in an agile environment. You adapt delivery techniques to drive outstanding project delivery. 
The ability to relate complex topics in simple and accessible language 

 

Essential Skills

 

Technical Specialism in AWS Serverless is a must
Microservices Architecture
Excellent communication skills
Stakeholder Management
Good understanding of the Biofuel Supply Chain and Sustainability
Solution Architecture
Integration
Team Leadership

 

Desirable Skills

 

Experience with AI/ML is a strong advantage
Emerging Technology Monitoring
User Experience Analysis
Business Modelling

  

Leadership & EQ

 

You create an environment where people listen and speak openly about the good, the bad, and the ugly, so that everyone can understand and learn.
You promote a culture of change and agility, evolve continuously, adapting to our changing world.
You work across organizational boundaries and build high quality, trust-based relationships with leaders and employees within I&E & the wider bp, applying cultural sensitivity. 
You apply judgement and common sense at scale.

 

You comply with BP's Code of Conduct and demonstrate strong leadership of bp's Leadership Expectations and ‘Who we are’ beliefs and ways of working.

 

Who we are’ beliefs and ways of working.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.).  If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.

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