Solutions Architect

Our client is seeking a skilled Solutions Architect to join their technology team on a contract basis. This opportunity is within the fast-paced technology sector, where innovative solutions are paramount. The ideal candidate will bring their architectural expertise and cloud technology experience to ensure that all solutions are effectively designed and implemented.

The Solutions Architect is accountable for ensuring that our technology solutions are designed and implemented according to Enterprise Architecture Requirements, Business Requirements and IT Development Standards to deliver towards strategic goals. This is a specialist role, providing technical leadership across disparate solutions driving value for one, or across several, enterprise journeys. You will play a key role in designing end-to-end technology solutions and supporting engineering teams throughout the Software Delivery Lifecycle. You will be experienced in providing design documentation and reviewing or contributing to IT governance and standards. You will work alongside other architects, delivery managers, principal software engineers, business analysts, UX designers and developer teams delivering incremental releases that generate business value.

• Working closely with the technology organisation, designing solutions that cross technical, product and application boundaries
• Being the point of contact for resolving any architectural issues
• Acting as an SME for technical changes and assist in providing proposals and estimates for new initiatives or product enhancements
• Owning, creating and maintaining solution design documentation and seeking relevant sign-off
• Contributing to design standards and patterns, and forming part of the governing body of Enterprise Architecture
• Supporting projects and product enhancements throughout the development and delivery lifecycle
• Assisting in incident/problem management, root cause analysis and definition of solutions
• Working closely with the engineering team(s) - encouraging continuous improvement in the development, build, test and maintenance of the system

The Solutions Architect works independently with minimal guidance. They will typically operate with broad latitude in a complex environment, and guidance is provided only in the most complex situations.

The role involves solving unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. This includes interpreting internal or external issues, recommending solutions, and taking new perspectives on existing solutions.

The Solutions Architect works with teams across the business at all levels and primarily with senior management. They act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and collaborate across multiple teams.

Responsible for leading projects or project steps within broader projects. This includes having accountability for ongoing activities, functional teams, and project milestones or objectives. The role involves overseeing solution design and resolving issues as they are discovered.

The Solutions Architect should have significant work experience at a senior level, ideally 5 years + in a relevant role.

• Demonstrable experience working as a Solutions Architect using a range of technologies (e.g. Java/Spring, Salesforce, JavaScript/TypeScript, microservices, containers, databases, cloud technologies)
• Experience in complex modernisation initiatives
• Ability to evaluate new technologies and understand their impact on the existing estate
• Experience using appropriate tools/technologies for the design, development, build, testing & deployment of applications
• Confident communicator, able to present complex technical issues clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience with Agile Methodology, ideally SAFe
• Ability to multitask and prioritise across various projects and initiatives
• Work independently and collaborate effectively across the organisation
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of tasks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Financial Services experience is desirable but not essential
• Experience of multiple architecture frameworks
• Experience with multiple cloud technologies

If you are an experienced Solutions Architect looking for an exciting contract opportunity within the technology sector, apply now!