Membr is a fast-growing global provider of gym management software. We are dedicated to our vision of motivating, educating and inspiring individuals to a healthier lifestyle through the use of our ‘member-centric’ fitness software. We offer the feel and freedom of a start-up, allowing you to innovate, whilst still providing the support of a stable and structured organisation.

The role:

The Technical Architect at Membr is responsible for the overall architecture of all technology solutions and owns and manages Membr’s technology governance processes. Membr is a cloud provider and its products are primarily SaaS, hence experience in this field is essential.

The role initiates and delivers technology evaluations and recommendations and is responsible for driving the simplification and standardisation of the overall architecture. The role is responsible for ensuring best practices for system design are applied and provides technology leadership and support for the creation of scalable, secure, flexibly deployed and extensible solutions.

The role provides technical expertise, consultation and support to development and project teams, customers and other architects. The role also plays a key role in the security function and experience of cyber security principles and processes is essential.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive improvement and simplification of the underlying architectures and capabilities Membr particularly in the use of microservices event driven architecture.
• Design the strategic specifications, models and guidelines within a coherent architectural blueprint to meet requirements reflecting Membr design principles.
• Drive innovation within the solution set by applying new technology and facilitating the development of software interactions, connections and transactions.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand the market requirements, ensure successful application of architectural design, support development and delivery of products, and implement systematic leveraging and reuse of enterprise components.
• Plan and coordinate activities to ensure compliance with regulations, standards and requirements.
• Ensure all stakeholders understand the vision state and the approach to achieving the technology roadmap.
• Oversee the management and be accountable for the information security function.
• Own the technical department’s governance processes and principles, reviewing, documenting and reaching agreement with the wider team.
• Mentor and train the team to help shape strategies, solve problems, and create solutions.
• Work collaboratively with other teams and communicate clearly and concisely, especially when dealing with technical topics.
• Define a vision for Membr’s long term technology architecture and ensure it is regularly reviewed and refined.
• Lead and support the creation of scalable, secure, flexibly deployed and extensible solutions.
• Ensure Membr has safe and secure services supporting the security function by providing ongoing consultation and support to technology, business and project teams.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in developing and leading Enterprise Architecture teams with the ability to influence at all levels
• Ability to support the business in defining their vision, especially where it impacts technology
• Ability to use architecture models and frameworks to support business and technology design decisions
• Knowledge of enterprise and application design patterns
• Enterprise architect certifications (e.g. Togaf)
• Experience with IaaS, PaaS and Cloud Services such as AWS, Azure
• Understanding of architecture governance, design authority processes and overall solution design management processes
• Understanding of security management, governance and risk
• Strong collaboration and coaching skills
• Experience of working in an Agile development environment
• Has a track record of delivering complex programmes of work, drive change and influence at senior level and put technology at the heart of an organisation
• Broad technical knowledge, and ability to quickly assimilate new skills
• A continual learner that stays updated on the latest technologies
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral with the ability to translate technical jargon into easy to understand and clear terms
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent self motivation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships across professional and organisational boundaries and encourage participation and knowledge sharing with other stakeholders

Job Type: Full-time

We have re-defined our ways of working since the Covid-19 lock down to reflect new working ‘norms’ and aim to continue being a flexible and adaptable business. We understand that, whilst we have offices in Worsley and central Manchester, the need to come into the office every day is, well, a bit 2019. We therefore offer flexible working to all of our employees.