OEM Business Solutions Architect

Location:  United Kingdom 

Recruiter: Mariel Bunag 

Keyloop bridges the gap between dealers, manufacturers, technology suppliers and car buyers.

We empower car dealers and manufacturers to fully embrace digital transformation. How? By creating innovative technology that makes selling cars better for our customers, and buying and owning cars better for theirs.

We use cutting-edge technology to link our clients’ systems, departments and sites. We provide an open technology platform that’s shaping the industry for the future. We use data to help clients become more efficient, increase profitability and give more customers an amazing experience.

Want to be part of it?

Key Responsibilities:

Business & Technical Analysis:

• Engage with key OEM business stakeholders to understand their strategic goals, challenges, and processes.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and solution designs that support the overall business strategy.
• Analyse existing systems, identify gaps, and recommend improvements or new solutions to meet business needs.

Solution Design & Architecture:

• Design end-to-end software solutions that address business needs, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
• Work with technical Solutions Architects to architect systems and applications in a way that integrates effectively with other platforms, technologies, and third-party services.
• Develop high-level and detailed architecture documentation, including system diagrams, workflows, and data models.

Collaboration with Development Teams:

• Work closely with software development teams to ensure the solution is built according to the architectural design and business requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight throughout the development lifecycle.
• Ensure that the final solution is maintainable, extendable, and meets the needs of the business.

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as a liaison between business leaders, technical teams, and other stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and understanding of requirements.
• Communicate complex technical concepts in clear, business-friendly terms for non-technical stakeholders.
• Lead workshops and presentations to engage stakeholders and gain buy-in on architectural decisions.

Technology Strategy & Innovation:

• Stay up to date with the latest trends and innovations in software development, cloud computing, and other emerging technologies that can impact Automotive retail.
•  Be a driver and evangelist of Keyloop’s ARP.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations on how technology can drive business transformation and deliver value both internally and externally.
• Provide insight into common requirements and agnostic solutions that can support multiple solutions.

Quality Assurance & Risk Management:

• Ensure the architectural solution meets quality, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Work with with Technical Solutions Architects to proactively identify and address technical risks, bottlenecks, or performance issues.
• Engage with Delivery Solutions Architects throughout SDLC to ensure that solutions can be effectively and efficiently delivered to market.

Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to the development of internal processes and methodologies to improve the efficiency of the solution design and delivery.
• Mentor junior architects and team members, helping to elevate the technical expertise of the team.
• Continuously review and improve the solution architecture based on feedback, changing business needs, or technological advancements.

Why join us?

We’re on a journey to become market leaders in our space – and with that comes some incredible opportunities. Collaborate and learn from industry experts from all over the globe. Work with game-changing products and services. Get the training and support you need to try new things, adapt to quick changes and explore different paths. Join Keyloop and progress your career, your way.

An inclusive environment to thrive

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. One that respects all dimensions of diversity.  We promote an inclusive culture within our business, and we celebrate different employees and lifestyles – not just on key days, but every day.

Be rewarded for your efforts

We believe people should be paid based on their performance so our pay and benefits reflect this and are designed to attract the very best talent. We encourage everyone in our organisation to explore opportunities which enable them to grow their career through investment in their development but equally by working in a culture which fosters support and unbridled collaboration.