Information Technology Solutions Architect Full Time

Role Summary

Aubay UK is seeking a Solution Architect for their leading oil and gas client. This role is responsible for delivering enterprise‑scale, fit‑for‑purpose solution designs that align with Shell’s IT strategy, Target Operating Environment (TOE), and reference architectures. The successful candidate will ensure technical integrity, optimal total cost of ownership across the lifecycle, and strong alignment between business outcomes and technology decisions.

This role supports high‑impact programmes within the Downstream, Renewables, Trading & Supply portfolio, delivering critical ETRM transformation initiatives. Candidates will be required to be onsite 2–3 days per week in the Waterloo office.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong stakeholder management skills with proactive communication across technical and business teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to tailor content to senior and non‑technical audiences
• Strong business acumen with the ability to link technology and architecture decisions to business outcomes
• Demonstrated experience delivering solution architecture consultancy and assurance in complex enterprise environments
• Delivery‑focused, hands‑on mindset with the ability to work autonomously within architectural guardrails
• Experience applying enterprise standards, governance, and architecture decision‑making processes

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience within oil & gas, energy trading, or highly regulated enterprise environments
• Experience with ETRM or trading system transformation programmes (Products, Crude, or Investments)
• Hands‑on experience using BiZZdesign / ArchiMate for architecture modelling
• Familiarity with TOGAF or similar architecture frameworks (TOGAF certification preferred)
• Understanding of Cloud, Integration, Mobile, Open Source, and Big Data architecture domains

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide solution architecture development, consultancy, and assurance to projects, ensuring alignment with Shell standards, reference architectures, and segment roadmaps
• Act as the primary point of contact for all architecture aspects of assigned IT projects in line with the Project Delivery Framework
• Develop and maintain Solution Architecture High‑Level Designs (SAHLD) covering business processes, data, applications, technology, and information security
• Ensure solution architecture artefacts conform to standards using approved templates and BiZZdesign / ArchiMate tooling, promoting reuse where possible
• Proactively identify, communicate, mitigate, and resolve architectural risks, seeking step‑out approvals where solutions deviate from standards
• Review and approve detailed solution designs and related test plans prior to implementation, ensuring documentation is kept current
• Support Architecture Review Boards and collaborate with Segment Architects as required
• Coach and guide technical consultants, business analysts, and delivery teams throughout the design process
• Maintain strong relationships with delivery teams, competence centres, suppliers, and senior business stakeholders
• Stay current with technology trends and internal Shell standards to ensure solutions are future‑proof and aligned with evolving IT strategy

About Aubay UK – Ahead of Innovation!

Aubay UK is a recognised InSourcing Partner for client-side deployment delivered across London. Our team, based in Canary Wharf, specialises in hiring IT professionals within London’s Energy and FinTech sectors, helping our clients to expand their operations with top-tier talent who are experts in their fields. We work exclusively with clients who are globally recognized as Energy Super Majors/Financial Services and innovative FinTech players.

Aubay UK is the most recently started branch of Aubay Group www.aubay.com. Aubay Group is an international Digital Services Company, listed on a Euronext Stock Exchange, who have been operating for 25 years in the European market and working alongside some of the biggest names in the Banking, Finance, Insurance, Energy, IT/Digital, Manufacturing, Transport and Telecoms sectors. With over 7,800 employees across 7 countries and 16 offices in England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Spain, and Portugal, Aubay Group generated revenues of €534 million in 2023.

What Aubay UK Offers

At Aubay UK, people are at the heart of our business. We offer a competitive remuneration package which includes a range of benefits. You will receive continuous support from our dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialists, who will support your career development and success during your assignment with our client. Other benefits include:

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Work-from-home opportunities
• Access to Udemy training platform and conferences
• Discount on winter sports holidays at www.aero1607.com
• Opportunity to work directly for the client at the end of the assignment

Our Client

Our client is one of the Super Major global energy companies with around 84,000 employees across 70+ countries who are working to power progress through cleaner energy solutions.

Specialities: Upstream/Downstream, Biofuels, Integrated Gas, New Energies, Chemicals, Energy and Trading.

You will have the opportunity to work in a challenging but rewarding environment that is fast-paced and changing fundamentally and work towards transforming the business of a Super Major energy company to meet the ambition to be a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050 whilst delivering a world-class business case that has a robust societal license to operate. In your role, you will be expected to enact change and deliver value globally across business lines and geographies.

Apply via our website – www.aubay.co.uk

This role requires you to be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

Aubay UK is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.