Solution Architect in Southampton

**Job Description**

At Carnival UK, weu2019re on a journey to transform our technology landscapeu2014and weu2019re looking for a talented **Solution Architect** to help lead the way. If you\’re passionate about designing innovative, scalable solutions and want to make a real impact in a dynamic, customer-focused business, this could be your next big move.

As a Solution Architect, youu2019ll be at the heart of shaping how technology supports our business goals. Youu2019ll work across a wide range of applications, translating complex business needs into clear, effective technical solutions. This is a role for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys solving complex problems, and is excited by the opportunity to influence the future of technology at Carnival UK. Youu2019ll collaborate with stakeholders across the business and technology teams, ensuring our solutions are not only fit for purpose but also aligned with our long-term strategy.

**Key Responsibilities**
Define and document solution architectures that align with business requirements, IT strategy, and existing systems.
Lead technical workstreams, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure robust, end-to-end solutions.
Provide architectural leadership across a range of applications, systems and stakeholders
Evaluate and recommend technologies that support our evolving system platforms.
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and governance processes.

**Position Requirements**

Our ideal candidates are those who possess not only the technical skills required for the role but also a passion for technology and a keen eye for detail.
Breadth of experience in solution design and architecture, ideally gained across diverse organisationsu2014demonstrating adaptability to varying methodologies, cultures, and ways of working
Expertise in defining and documenting technology solutions and re-usable solution design patterns
A solid understanding of application, infrastructure, integration and data architecture.
Proven ability to collaborate across large teams and influence stakeholders

**About You**

You are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment yet can work with a high degree of accuracy and accountability. Your qualifications in technology are just the start; we\’re looking for a team member who is eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our collective success.
Comfortable with ambiguity, you see it as a space for innovation and creative thinking.
Communicating with a wide range of stakeholders comes naturally, and you know how to tailor your message to different audiences.
Complex problems donu2019t intimidate youu2014in fact, you enjoy breaking them down and finding clarity
Change energises you, especially when it brings opportunities to improve, evolve, and make a lasting impact

**Why Join Us?**

Positioned within our internal structure from CUK15 (entry level) to CUK1 (Brand President), this role is classified as a CUK07, offered as a full-time position, on a permanent basis, with hybrid working including up to two days from home. We offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where your work makes a real impact. Beyond salaries and benefits, hereu2019s what we offer:
Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
Annual bonus
Car Allowance
Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance and holiday trading scheme
Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
Company paid private medical and dental insurance and health assessment
In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP
Life Assurance
Employee Shares Plan
Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal

**Application Note:**

Given the opportunities we provide, we encourage prompt applications. We are committed to finding the right blend of talent and passion, and our recruitment process may close earlier than advertised for roles with high applicant volumes.

Don\’t miss this chance to leverage your qualifications in a role where you can truly shine. Apply today and letu2019s explore how your skills and ambitions align with our opportunities!

**Recruitment Journey**

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**About Us**

Holidays are one of lifeu2019s greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.

No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the worldu2019s largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britainu2019s rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people.

Our diverse yet tight knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.

Itu2019s through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travelu2019s Employer of Choice.