Enterprise Software Architect

About Ekco

 

🚀 Founded in 2016 Ekco is now one of the fastest growing cloud solution providers in Europe! We specialise in enabling companies to progress along the path of cloud maturity, cybersecurity, managing transformation and driving better outcomes from our customers’ existing technology investments.

🌍 We have over 700 highly talented and supportive colleagues (and counting) across a number of regional offices in the UK, Benelux, Ireland & Malaysia.

Day to day your role will involve:

· We are seeking a visionary and dynamic Senior Principal Architect , to spearhead the Enterprise Software Architecture program, a strategic initiative within our CTO

architecturegroup, focusing on the creation of a innovative cloud-based platform designed to revolutionise our delivery platform. You will have the opportunity to develop an MVP of a new platform to be used by our delivery and operations team.

To be successful in this role you’ll need to:

- Architect projects from conception to delivery, ensuring the platform aligns with our vision of a seamless, API-driven customer onboarding experience.

- Architect and oversee the development of microservices and APIs that will serve as the backbone of the platform, ensuring scalability, security, and interoperability.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather comprehensive requirements, translating customer and business needs into technical specifications.

- Uphold strong communication channels with end-users and stakeholders, fostering relationships based on trust and mutual respect.

- Apply advanced knowledge in big data, data streaming, API development, and microservices to drive innovative solutions.

- Demonstrate expertise in data processing and cloud technologies, with a preference for candidates with an Azure or cybersecurity background or qualification.

Bonus points if you have:

- Proven experience as a Software Architect, preferably in a senior role, with extensive experience in large-scale data processing.

- A track record of working closely with end customers and delivering customer-centric solutions.

- Professional qualifications related to cybersecurity are highly desirable.

- Ability to apply strong problem solving skills and think outside the box when working in complex system environments with different interface and integration capabilities.

- Agile/Scrum certification or demonstrable experience in agile environments is preferred.

 

 

Benefits/perks: 

 

• ☀️ Time off - 25 days leave + public holidays
• 🎂 x1 day Birthday leave per year 
• 💰 Company Pension Scheme (employer contribution 5%) + flexible salary sacrifice 
• 📞 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to dedicated mental health, emotional wellbeing and general advice 
• 🩺 Private Medical Healthcare with Bupa (post probation) 
• 🦷 Discounted Dental Insurance with Bupa (via salary sacrifice) 
• 🍕Regular EkcoEats socials - monthly lunch in the office for all 
• 🏃‍♀️EkcOlympics - a global activity for fun! 
• 📚 Learning & development - Unlimited access to Udemy learning platform 
• 🌱 A lot of responsibilities & opportunities to grow (also internationally) 

 

Why Ekco: 

 

• ⭐️Microsoft’s 2023 Rising Star Security Partner of the year
• 🚀VMware & Veeam top partner status
• 🏅Ranked as 4th fastest growing technology company in the Deloitte Fast50 Awards
• 🌈Ekco are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging
• 🎉We recognise the value of internal mobility and encourage opportunities for internal development & progression
• ✨Flexible working with a family friendly focus are at the core of our company values