Keynsham, Bristol, EnglandCentral Functions – IT & Digital /Pet Drugs Online [1035] /HybridPet Drugs Online is one of the UK's largest online pet pharmacies. We started in 2005 in a small Bath vet surgery with a simple aim: to make pet healthcare more affordable. Today we supply veterinary medicines, prescriptions, pet food and everyday essentials to owners across the country. IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe's leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. Our people are supported to make more impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment, at every stage of their career. How You'll Make a DifferenceWe've grown quickly on a mix of core platforms, third party applications and integrations. They all work, but growth has added complexity and customisation, and technology is starting to slow the business down. Our Head of Technology has a clear view of where it needs to go. We now need someone to own the architecture and turn that view into a plan our teams can build. In this newly created role you'll report to the Head of Technology and work across his team of around 20 people in PMO, back office systems and web technology. Order management: plan how we modernise our Khaos order management system step by step, without disrupting daily tradingEcommerce: support our Adobe Commerce platform while making it simpler to change and better for customersIntegrations: design patterns that scale across our mix of cloud (PaaS) and on premises systems, covering APIs, events, batch jobs and middleware, with proper monitoring and recoveryDesign governance: introduce proportionate design reviews, standards and decision records that teams actually useAlongside that, you'll: Turn technology strategy into a phased roadmap tied to commercial prioritiesReview solution proposals from internal teams and suppliers, and challenge them where they fall shortWeigh up build, buy and hybrid options on cost, supplier risk and time to value, then give senior leaders a clear recommendationSupport the PMO on feasibility, sizing complexity, risk and sequencing for new workAgree with our Data Lead which system owns pet, prescription, customer, product, order and stock dataYou Might Be a Great Fit If...Solutions architecture experience in ecommerce, ideally in retail or logistics, in a business that trades every dayExperience with Adobe Commerce, Magento, SAP Hybris or a similar ecommerce platformStrong integration and middleware experience, including how systems share data and what happens when it failsExperience with ERP or order management systems, and with modernising legacy platforms gradually rather than replacing them in one goThe commercial sense to balance cost, speed and risk, and prioritise accordinglyA clear way of explaining technical choices to people who aren't technicalDesirable: TOGAF or a similar architecture certificationA commitment to supporting our purpose and valuesHow We'll Support YouAt Pet Drugs Online, we're committed to supporting your development and wellbeing. A role with real business impact supporting teams across the organisationClear career pathways with progression opportunities within Central Functions and beyondOngoing learning and development supported by tailored programmes and resourcesA collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, innovation, and continuous improvementA newly created role with genuine autonomy and influence over how architecture works at Pet Drugs OnlineHybrid working, with three days a week at our Keynsham officeWhat We Offer Our TeamAnnual bonus schemeHealthcare Cash PlanCycle to Work schemeGreen Cars salary sacrifice schemeVoluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit youDiscounted staff pet careAccess to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailersDiversity, Equality, Inclusion and BelongingAt I we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Technology Solutions Architect in Bristol employer: Independent Vetcare Limited
IVC Evidensia is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees, offering a supportive work culture in Keynsham, Bristol. With a commitment to work-life balance, generous annual leave, and initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, we empower our team members to thrive while making a meaningful impact on animal health. Join us to be part of a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued and you can develop your skills in a dynamic global business services setting.
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Independent Vetcare Limited Recruitment Team
