Group Technical Architect Job Coventry area,England UK,IT/Tech

As the Enterprise Architect, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business strategy and technology execution. You will be responsible for defining the target IT/OT (Information Technology / Operational Technology) landscape, guiding digital transformation initiatives, and designing resilient, scalable architectures that address the unique challenges of the modern utility industry such as the energy transition, smart grid enablement, regulatory compliance, and asset lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

To bridge the gap between client needs and business goals by gathering requirements, crafting innovative solutions with deep domain/technology expertise, and driving successful implementations that propel strategic initiatives.

To spearhead the architecture, design, and development (through a high-performing team) of innovative solutions for product/project & sustenance delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

To ensure knowledge up-gradation and work with new technologies so that the solution is current and meets quality standards and the client requirements.

To review architecture and design deliverables and ensure solutions adhere to industry best practices ,architectural standards simultaneously establish and enforce governance /compliance measures.

To train and develop team so as to ensure that there is an adequate supply of trained manpower in the said technology and delivery risks are mitigated.

Skill Requirements

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5+ years functioning as an Enterprise or Lead Solution Architect.
Minimum of 3-5+ years of direct experience working within the Utilities sector (Power, Gas, or Water). Deep understanding of utility regulatory environments and market dynamics.
Practical experience utilizing standard Enterprise Architecture frameworks ( e.g., TOGAF, Zachman ) and modeling languages ( e.g., Archi Mate, BPMN ).
Proven expertise in designing event-driven architectures, microservices, API gateways, and enterprise service buses (ESB). Strong understanding of utility data models ( e.g., CIM - Common Information Model ).
Strong architectural knowledge of leading cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and hybrid-cloud deployments.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
TOGAF Certification (or equivalent).
Cloud Solution Architect Certifications ( e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert ).
Experience with IoT (Internet of Things) architectures as applied to smart grids and remote asset monitoring.
Knowledge of utility cybersecurity.

Other Requirements

None specified beyond the skill requirements.

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services.

Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.

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