Lead Solution Architect

Lead Solution Architect - bp

Location:

Houston, TX

Salary: $-$

Posted: 1 week ago

Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world‑class insight and expertise. We’re always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too.

Together we continue to grow as the world’s leading energy company!

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced and innovative Lead Solution Architect to drive the design and implementation of robust and scalable technology solutions across the Gas and Power Trading Americas business. In this role, you will be instrumental in translating business needs into architectures, ensuring alignment with strategy and fostering continuous improvement.

• Lead the design and development of end‑to‑end solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements, all architectural standards, and security policies.
• Translate complex business problems into actionable technical designs, utilizing strong business modeling and data analysis skills.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, guiding them through complex implementation challenges.
• Collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including business units, IT teams, and external partners, to ensure successful solution integration and delivery.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive solution architecture documentation, including diagrams, specifications and design patterns.
• Monitor emerging technology trends and assess their potential impact and value for BP, driving innovation and competitive advantage.
• Contribute to the evolution of BP’s IT strategy and planning, ensuring architectural alignment and long‑term vision.
• Work to optimise service operations and resilience of implemented solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.

• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or in a similar leadership role, with a strong portfolio of successfully delivered solutions and stakeholder management.
• Exceptional Solution Architecture design skills, with the ability to define and communicate complex architectural designs to a diverse set of technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Extensive experience with a variety of Integration patterns and technologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least one significant Technical specialism (e.g., cloud platforms, data analytics, cybersecurity).
• In‑depth knowledge of digital security principles and practices.
• A strong track record of Creativity and Innovation in solving complex technical challenges.
• Advanced skills in Data Analysis and Data design principles.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Business modelling.
• Solid understanding of IT Management and IT strategy and planning methodologies.
• Familiarity with Service operations and resilience best practices.
• Familiarity with User Experience Analysis and its application in solution design.
• Awareness of Emerging technology monitoring and evaluation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field.

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. We offer benefits that enable your work to fit with your life, including flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Oil and Gas

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