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Digital Architect
Scottish Power
Shaping the future of energy in the UK
Design and evolution of cloud-native architectures for digital platforms in the energy sector, with a focus on Google Cloud and industrial system integration.
Maintain high-quality documentation of architectural decisions, interfaces, and infrastructure blueprints using internal wikis, diagrams, and Confluence spaces.
Architect and implement distributed backend systems and microservices using Java and, eventually, Python, following best practices in performance, resilience, and security.
Apply DevSecOps principles to ensure continuous security, compliance, and traceability across cloud-native systems.
Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies relevant to the energy domain, including edge computing, time-series data platforms, and asset modeling (e.g., digital twins).
Define and drive the adoption of architectural standards, technical design patterns, and cloud governance practices across engineering teams.
Lead the design and evolution of cloud-native architectures for scalable, maintainable, and secure digital platforms, with a strong emphasis on Google Cloud, while also leveraging experience with AWS and/or Azure.
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business and operational requirements into scalable and future-proof technical solutions.
Act as a technical mentor for senior developers and tech leads, fostering a culture of architectural thinking, system ownership, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with machine learning and data engineering teams to integrate intelligent processing pipelines and decision-support systems into production platforms.
Design and govern Kubernetes-based deployment strategies across environments, ensuring robust container orchestration, service mesh integration, and operational observability.
Provide expert guidance on CI/CD pipeline design, GitOps workflows, and infrastructure-as-code strategies using tools like Terraform, Cloud Build, or GitHub Actions.
Integrate software platforms with industrial systems such as SCADA, OPC-UA, and IoT data sources, enabling secure and reliable interaction with physical assets in energy environments.
What you bring
docker
kubernetes
serverless
terraform
cloud native
devsecops
Experience with digital twins, asset modeling, or time-series data platforms in energy or industrial contexts.
Deep knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration with Kubernetes, including production-grade deployments.
Experience integrating software platforms with industrial systems such as SCADA, OPC-UA, modbus, or other industrial IoT protocols.
Agile methodology certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist) and familiarity with tools like Jira or Azure Boards.
Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD design using tools like Terraform, Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, or equivalent.
Ownership mindset and attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience architecting cloud-native platforms, ideally with hands-on expertise in Google Cloud Platform (preferred), plus working knowledge of AWS and/or Azure.
English proficiency at C1/C2 level, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exposure to MLOps practices and deploying AI/ML models at scale.
Proven expertise in designing RESTful and event-driven APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
Comfortable working with relational and NoSQL databases, including performance and scalability trade-offs.
Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and cloud security best practices.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills across technical and business stakeholders.
Professional certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., Google Professional Cloud Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
Team player with collaborative spirit and strong communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Java (preferred) and/or Python, with strong understanding of scalable backend architectures.
10+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including 3+ years in solution or enterprise architecture roles.
Ability to translate business and operational needs into scalable, secure, and maintainable technical architectures.
Experience building multi-tenant SaaS or PaaS platforms and multi-region deployments.
Balance between structured thinking and creative problem solving.
Familiarity with big data and streaming architectures (e.g., Pub/Sub, Kafka, Dataflow, Spark).
Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving technologies and tools.
Senior professionals (+10 years of relevant experience) will be considered in the selection process. 5-10 years' experience profiles could be considered if they are outstanding.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
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Generated through operations in energy networks, renewables, and retail and wholesale energy services.
£8.4 billion
Annual Revenue 2022
Reflects the company's performance across various energy-related business units.
13.1%
Year-On-Year Growth
Increase in annual revenue from 2022 to 2023.
Operates in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution and specialises in renewable energy, particularly onshore and offshore wind farms, and manages the transmission and distribution networks in South and Central Scotland, as well as parts of North Wales and North West England.
Provides electricity and gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the UK, offering services such as smart metering, energy efficiency advice, and home services like boiler care and maintenance.
Has three main divisions: Energy Networks, Renewables, and Energy Retail and Wholesale.
Culture + Values
*SUSTAINABLE ENERGY:* Emphasises pioneering renewable energy, creating economic, social, and environmental value, with a commitment to safety, environmental respect, and ethical, rational, responsible actions.
*INTEGRATING FORCE:* Acts as a dynamic and responsible force for change, fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, encouraging diversity, and growing talent to achieve common goals.
*DRIVING FORCE:* Focuses on bringing about efficient change by challenging processes, innovating for continuous improvement, and anticipating customer needs.
Environment + Sustainability
2040 Target
Net Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040.
100% Renewable
Clean Energy Production
All electricity generated from UK windfarms, ensuring a sustainable energy supply.
1,157 Turbines
Wind Energy Network
Operates a network of 1,157 turbines across onshore windfarms, contributing to significant renewable energy generation.
38 Windfarms
Energy Infrastructure
Maintains 38 onshore windfarm sites, supporting the transition to clean energy.
ScottishPower is a leader in renewable energy.
Enough electricity to power over 1.2 million homes, nearly half the homes in Scotland.
Capacity to generate 1,948 MW of electricity.
Inclusion & Diversity
35% Women Target
% of senior management roles
Target for women in senior management roles by 2030.
32% Female Representation
% in senior management
Increase in female representation in senior management from 26% in 2021 to 32% in 2022.
Collaborates with several recognised organisations to enhance its commitment to diversity and inclusion, such as the Business Disability Forum, The Armed Forces Covenant, Carers UK, ENABLE Scotland, and POWERful Women. It holds the highest level of accreditation of the Armed Forces Covenant (Gold Status) and received the Inclusive Workplace Award from the Scottish Union of Supported Employment for two consecutive years.
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