Provide strong leadership skills, including fostering collaboration, driving consensus, and effectively communicating complex technical concepts
Senior Solution Architect - Endur at Shell
Serve as the primary contact for architectural aspects of IT projects
Integrate business process, data, application, technical, and information security dimensions into cohesive IT solutions
Ensure solution architectures are documented using standard templates and tooling complying with Shell's architectural standards
Guide detailed designers and business analysts during the design phase
Review and formally approve detailed solution designs
Support Lead Architect and participate in Architecture Review Board sessions as required
Reference Model Stewardship
Actively contribute to the documentation, enhancement, and maintenance of Reference Models in BizzDesign or any other standard tooling
Elevate project deliverables to conceptual and logical architecture levels
Technology Foresight
Monitor emerging IT technologies and apply this insight to design future-ready solutions for Shell
Standards Alignment
Stay informed of developments in Shell's IT standards and services, ensuring they are incorporated into solution designs
Community Engagement
Champion architectural excellence within the organisation
Engage with stakeholders to address architectural concerns and drive strategic improvements
What you bring
Industry Knowledge:
Minimum 10 years background in Trading IT
Possesses extensive hands-on expertise with OpenLink Endur
Knowledge of the end-to-end Trading Business from deal inception through to settlement
Technical Architecture & Design:
Brings extensive experience in delivering both software and architecture delivery
Takes full ownership and drive technical architecture, design, and standards for software products in Commodities Trading
Confidently leads architectural decisions across portfolios, managing divergent opinions
Creates pragmatic, implementable technical designs balancing risk, complexity, cost, and value
TOGAF (or similar framework) experience and Enterprise Architecture tooling
Collaboration & Communication:
Collaborates with business and IT stakeholders for strategic and day-to-day technical decisions
Brings strong communication and collaboration abilities, supported by significant experience within trading environments
Listen to and interpret needs of technical and business stakeholders, manage expectations, and facilitate discussions
Be an active participant in the wider Tech Lead and engineering communities
Problem Solving & Innovation:
Diagnose problems and implement innovative solutions fitting into the wider Shell Trading picture
Manage depe
Additional Information
, India
Job Family Group:
Information Technology (IT)
Worker Type:
Regular
Posting Start Date:
June 4, 2026
Business Unit:
Projects and Technology
Experience Level:
Experienced Professionals
Job Description:
What's the role
Shell is advancing its Powering Progress strategy on the journey to net-zero emissions. Achieving this ambition requires uniting Shell's strategic and technical expertise across data, strategy, architecture, and innovation. This integration is essential to drive the transformative shifts needed in IT. As part of this journey, we are seeking a skilled and seasoned Solution Architect to enhance automation and fully harness data and innovation.