Job Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Job Description

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is a leading global consumer goods company whose winning brands such as Gillette, Pampers and Oral-B are built around the model of innovation. Our Newcastle Innovation Centre focuses on developing Products for Fabric Care and Home Care on brands such as Ariel, Fairy and Bold.

The F&HC R&D Digital Innovation and Modelling Simulation team at P&G is at the forefront of transforming digital capabilities to accelerate and enhance innovation. Our specialists develop new digital platforms that centralize data across Consumer, Performance, and Technology to optimize research workflows and leverage digital tools to elevate product development. We develop sector-wide modelling platforms that facilitate real-time data ingestion, data-driven decision-making.

We are building a new in-house digital composite platform and have an exciting opportunity for a Software Solution Architect to join our growing team. In this role you will drive the design and implementation of the platform, ensuring seamless integration, automation, and productivity enhancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the hands-on detailed software architecture for all components (front-end/back-end /API’s/integrations) and be part of the build for the platform for certain parts.

• Collaborate with the F&HC solution architect to make sure there is fit with overall F&HC and enterprise architecture strategy.

• Apply modern architecture principles: Azure cloud-native, WebAPP reference architectures, domain-driven design, microservices, and back-end for front-end orchestration APIs.

• Mentor and Guide Team Members: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and other team members. Your leadership will foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

What We Offer You

• Responsibilities as of Day 1:  You will feel the ownership of your work and your impact on the business from the very beginning.

• Build from Within Career: You will collaborate with passionate individuals and receive both formal training and day-to-day mentoring from your manager. As a 'build from within' company, our people start at entry level and progress through the organization. When we make a job offer, it’s with the expectation that you will grow into one of our future leaders, and to help you get there, you will work closely with skilled P&G veterans for mentoring and coaching at every step.

• Multifaceted, and supportive work environment: employees are at the core of P&G, we value every individual and promote work/life balance.

• Competitive Salary and Benefits: We consistently benchmark our salaries against top competitors and every P&G employee’s salary is reviewed at least annually so there is ample room for growth. In addition to this you’ll receive an annual bonus based on business results. P&G take a Total Rewards approach meaning on top of your salary, you can expect a whole range of benefits including: Double Match Pension Scheme; Private Medical Insurance; P&G Contributed Share Programme; 25 Days' Holiday and more. 

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• 3+ years of experience in software development, with roles such as Software Engineer or Software Developer.

• Prior experience as a Solution Architect or similar role is highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

• Experience with Domain Driven Design

• Proficient in software development and architecture principles. (NET preferred)

• Proficient in Azure cloud-native services and solutions.

• Strong knowledge of modern architecture principles: microservices, domain-driven design, back-end for front-end orchestration.

• Experience with API design and integration, particularly with Composer or equivalent API systems.

• Proficiency in designing connected systems for seamless data transfer and automation.

Right to Work:

For this role, P&G are able to provide sponsorship to those who require a visa to live and work in the UK, subject to meeting all the necessary Home Office requirements. Full details on visa restrictions can be found on the Home Office website and immigration rules are subject to change.

P&G is legally required to ensure all candidates have the right to work in the UK from Day 1 of their employment. All applicants will therefore be asked to provide evidence of their right to work at the conclusion of the recruitment process as a condition of employment.

At P&G #weseeequal

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work.

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Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000115830

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals (Job Segmentation)