Solution Architect - BOWERFORD ASSOCIATES : Job Details

We are searching for an experienced Solution Architect for an exciting technology and data-driven business - you will be responsible for defining the solution view for specific problems and projects in the enterprise, from application, software, data, and infrastructure perspectives, whilst ensuring alignment with the overall architecture strategy.

Your role will involve:

• Defining and owning the solution architectures, including 'as is,' 'to be' and transitional states.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment to the architecture strategy, vision and principles.
• Communicating solution architectures at the Governing Architecture Review Board and addressing any required actions.
• Working with Software Engineering to ensure implementations alignment to the solution.
• Managing architectural risk and debt at a solution level.

About You

To be successful as a Solution Architect in this role you will have experience in a similar position and you will be someone who can communicate to all levels of stakeholders. You will demonstrate excellent skills in Solution Architecture, including defining architectural functional and non-functional requirements, architectural diagrams, data flows, total cost of ownership, standards and design patterns.

You will also have/be:

• Collaborative, curious, creative and accountable.
• Proven experience of defining, communicating and delivering quality solution architectures in one or both of the following clouds - Azure and AWS, as well as on-premise and hybrid environments.
• A real enthusiasm for technology with an ability to identify innovation opportunities.
• You will be happy to question the why? Be able to ask questions, suggest alternative options and drive continuous improvement.
• Commercially astute.
• Experience of Application Development and Architecture is a distinct advantage!

Our client is a very dynamic, friendly and supportive business that values bold ideas and active curiosity. They foster a culture of innovation, encouraging everyone to contribute to the development and direction of their products and services, while continuously seeking new and efficient ways to work.

Collaboration is at the heart of what they do, and they take pride in coming together to achieve remarkable things.

The role is offered on a remote, full-time and permanent basis. The team meet up face to face twice (x2) every 3 months so on these occasions you will must to be happy to travel to offices in either Berkshire or Devon.

The role comes with an excellent benefits package which includes: -

• Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option of adding up to 5 (five) additional unpaid leave days per year.
• Annual Lifestyle Allowance: £300 to spend on an activity of your choice.
• Pension Scheme: Matched up to 6% for the first 3 years, and up to 10% thereafter.
• Private Health Insurance: Provided by Vitality.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Charitable Fundraising: Matched funding for your efforts.
• Cycle to Work and Gym Flex Schemes.
• Internal Coaching and Mentoring: Available throughout your time with us.
• Training and Career Progression: A strong focus on your development.
• Family-Friendly Policies.
• Free Parking (when on site).

To be considered for the role you MUST reside/live in the UK, and you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without Company Sponsorship.

Our client is immensely proud to be an equal opportunities employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

KEYWORDS

Solution Architect, Solution Architectures, Cloud, AWS, Azure, Application Architecture, Data Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, On-Premise, Hybrid Environments, Software Engineering.

Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.