Senior Software Solutions Architect

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.

About Us

Ocado is a technology-led, global software and robotics platform providing a unique end-to-end solution for customers on a global scale. As part of growing the Ocado business, we have recently announced a new mission to sell our unique ASRS (Automated Storage and Retrieval System) product to organisations operating outside of grocery e-commerce across the globe. The MHE and software is highly advanced and previously only available to grocers. 

About the role

As the technical expert, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with the wider business to support the sales and implementation of our products for clients worldwide. You will accompany the Sales team on Client site visits providing software integration consulting services, understanding business processes and analysing business requirements in order to shape the offering to the Client.

About you

• Software Solutions Architect experience
• Demonstrates a good knowledge of Automated Warehouse environments  (Warehouse Management Systems, Warehouse Control Systems and Supply Chain Planning systems and their integrations)
• Experience working as a consultant or directly for technology companies, guiding and managing clients needs and requirements
• Able to clearly explain technical subjects and technologies
• Good client relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent problem solving and strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Can work cross-functionally and effectively with both internal and external teams
• Can adapt style and approach to different stakeholders, clients and situations
• Proven ability to deliver results and to manage competing priorities, in a fast paced environment

What do I get in return

Our employee benefits are designed for you, we care about people and we’ve ensured we have a wealth of benefits that focus on your well-being. We regularly review our benefits to ensure we are supporting our employees appropriately.

• 30 days ‘working from anywhere in the world’ policy 
• Wellbeing support through dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after 5 years service (plus optional holiday purchase)
• Pension scheme (various options available including employer contribution matching up to 7%)
• Generous Private Medical Insurance (within the first month of joining!)
• Income Protection (can be up to 50% of salary for 3 years) and Life Assurance (3 x annual salary) 
• 22 weeks paid maternity/primary parent leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements complete) 
• Train Ticket loan (interest-free)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free shuttle bus to and from Hatfield Train Station to the Hatfield offices 
• Free shuttle bus to and from Welwyn Garden City Train Station to the Welwyn Garden City offices
• Opportunity to participate in Sharesave and Buy as You Earn share schemes
• 15% discount on Ocado.com and free delivery for all employees (within the first month of joining!