Principal IT Solution Architect

Job Description:

Are you looking for an exciting new chance to build on your experience working on business-led change initiatives? Arm is changing the future of computing across multiple sectors from mobile clients and automotive through to Hyperscalers and embedded devices. And we're doing this together with our broad ecosystem of partners and for the benefit of everyone!

You will be part of Arm’s Enterprise IT Business Applications Architecture practice and work across the portfolio of projects to provide architectural guidance and solutions to business challenges that are aligned to strategy and EIT roadmaps. You will also be responsible for technical leadership and direction to development and delivery teams, ensuring delivery of your designs is adequately stewarded and also collaborating across teams to find opportunities for new technologies.

Responsibilities:

Interpret Business Needs

• Collaborate with senior leaders to identify future technology innovations and evolutions that have potential to address business ambitions
• Develop solutions designs (HLD) and roadmaps aligned to the Domain target
• Maintain mapping between Capabilities, Applications and Data

Assess and Apply Technology

• Be creative in the use of existing technologies
• Work with members of the technical communities to develop and establish reference patterns for Platforms and Solutions
• Look ahead for opportunities with new technologies and applications

Technical leadership

• Supports change initiatives and technical communities, guiding and helping teams and partners to align with the overall enterprise architecture
• Ownership of solution pattern and approach, responsible for sign-off on High-Level designs and ensuring alignment to target and roadmaps
• Ensure quality of Architecture design artefacts and present at governance forums

Practice Development

• Develop and evolve Architecture principles, governance, materials and ways of working
• Guide and mentor teams on architecture principles, governance, and standard practices
• Drive innovation by researching and evaluating emerging technologies that align with business needs

Required Skills and Experience:

• At least 8 years of experience in a Solution Architect role.
• Strong experience with Salesforce, SAP, and integration platforms (e.g., Mulesoft, event-driven architectures, MS Power Platform, Automation Anywhere).
• Good knowledge of LoB applications (e.g., ServiceNow, HCM, CMS, CLM) in commercial and operational domains.
• Expertise in cloud services (multi-provider, AI, cloud-native development).
• Experience with DevSecOps, SRE, and cybersecurity practices.
• Ability to balance long-term vision with short-term needs and define multiple solution options.
• Familiarity with Business Analysis, Programme Management, and application development methodologies.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies
• Demonstrable experience in project governance, leadership, and architecture team development.

“Nice To Have” Skills and Experience:

• Formal qualifications in development languages or application platforms
• Experience of the semi-conductor industry or other Engineering based organisations!

In Return:

• This is a new team, and there is plenty of opportunity to shape its future, and your own growth and progression.

Our 10x Mindset

At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Discover how the 10x mindset shapes life at Arm: https://careers.arm.com/10x-mindset

Use of AI in Your Application

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Recruitment Adjustments and Accommodations

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email [email protected]. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.