Skywise - Large Solution Architect (m/f)

Description de l'offre

Airbus SAS

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a Solution Architect (SAFe) at Airbus, to co-steer the development of Skywise with Solution Managers and Solution Train Engineers.
The ambition of Skywise is to create shared value for the entire aerospace industry and become the reference open data platform. Skywise will also enable Airbus to become a data driven company to improve the performance of its operations, deliver new generations of products and services and unlock new business models.

Tasks & accountabilities

Architect/Engineering teams are Lean-Agile Leaders who typically have the following responsibilities:
• Participate in planning, definition, and high-level design of the solution and explore solution alternatives
• Enable the Continuous Delivery Pipeline through appropriate design guidelines and investment advocacy
• Actively participate in the Continuous Exploration process as part of the Continuous Delivery Pipeline, especially with enabler capabilities
• Model and help maintain system definitions and interfaces
• Model and maintain architecture patterns
• Work with customers, stakeholders, and suppliers to establish high-level Solution Intent, and the solution intent information models and documentation requirements
• Establish critical NFRs at the solution level, participate in the definition of others
• Operate within the Economic Framework to validate the economic impact of design decisions
• Work with portfolio stakeholders, notably the Enterprise Architects, to develop, analyze, split, and realize the implementation of enabler epics
• Participate in Program Increment (PI) Planning and Pre- and Post-PI Planning, System and Solution Demos, and Inspect and Adapt events
• Define, explore, and support the implementation of ART and Solution Train Enablers to evolve solution intent, working directly with Agile teams to implement them
• Work with Product and Solution Management to determine the capacity allocation for enablement work
• Support technology/engineering aspects of Solution Kanbans
• Collaborate with System Architects to understand how their solution(s) fit into and support the larger capabilities and direction of the overall Solution. This involves participation in solution backlog refinement and prioritization, defining capability Enablers and NFRs, and assigning architectural responsibilities to the various components and subsystems.
• Participate in Architecture Sync – System Architect/Engineering participates in the Architecture Sync to ensure consistency in how emerging designs and tradeoffs are managed across the Solution Train, allowing frequent opportunities to steer implementation approaches without becoming a source of delays.
• Aligning technology approaches across ARTs – System Architect/Engineering works actively with the Agile Teams to ensure that emergent design choices are made with an understanding of the overall Solution and minimize technology complexity and avoid unnecessary duplication of capabilities.
This role will involve some travel for business and as such you must be able to travel accordingly.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Required skills

Strong IT background and experience in Architecture
• Hands-on experience of cloud computing and cloud architectures (AWS)
• Significant experience in Big Data, Data architecture, Data analytics
• Very good communication skills
• Language skills : an advanced level of English
• Significant experiences with agile (in particular SAFe) and devops
• Knowledge and application of architecture modelling methods and tools
• Knowledge and interest in Design Thinking, Lean Startup approach
• Strong Interest in Airline Operations optimization
• Previous exposure to the Air Transport System & Customer Services would be a plus
• Pragmatic solution finder spirit, flexibility, autonomy, team spirit