Solution Architect

Solution Architect Perm Hours: 37.5 hours Location: Birmingham Our clients an exciting and progressive company based in Colshill are recruiting a solution architect, working within the Software & Analytics team you will also be principally responsible for defining and implementing system architectures with cloud environments; define data pipelines, storage and management; and guide the productization of machine learning models and algorithms. Principle Responsibilities: * Develop, communicate, implement and document the overall architecture of solutions * Develop robust processing and ETL pipelines for seamless deployment to multiple cloud providers including Google Cloud using where necessary the Python programming language * Collaborating with the software & analytics team and proposing a range of solutions where appropriate * Generate deployment workflows for different projects in the Software and Analytics team using tools such as Docker, Ansible, Airflow, Kubernetes or Vagrant * Create data architecture, management, transformation and publishing frameworks Person Specification: * Expert knowledge of Python * Candidate with at least 3-4 years’ experience in a solution/system/data architect role * Experience working on multiple projects using different methodologies to deliver projects * A strong technical background with proven track record in successful software development, implementation and deployment * Experience of using cloud systems for data analysis, application deployment and user management (particularly Google Cloud, AWS and VWware) * Experience of automatic provisioning of cloud infrastructure (e.g. Ansible, Terraform or equivalent) * Experience of working with and managing server-side workflow management software (e.g. Airflow). * Expert knowledge in Linux systems * Excellent coding standards, including appropriate formatting, commenting and use of linters in a production environment * Experience working with external APIs * Experience as a scrum master would be advantageous * Excellent team worker with good communication skills (fluent English) * Experience of working and collaborating with a technical development team * Ability to work and appropriately express ideas with non-technical colleagues * Excellent report writing skills, enabling the creation of both detailed technical reports and accessible client facing reports Neaves & Neat Employment Services Ltd. are acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy