Solutions Architect - 4m FTC

TN United Kingdom; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the creation of business systems architecture and processes. This role involves translating business requirements into IT solutions, providing technical leadership, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecture and IT development, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of operational principles. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will drive customer and operational improvements, and enjoy a range of benefits including annual leave, healthcare, and discounts across various retailers.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Pension scheme

Vitality Healthcare

Discount card for managed estate

Access to online benefits portal

Qualifications

• Several years of extensive experience in IT architecture and development.
• Strong communication skills for summarizing complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into IT solutions considering complexities.
• Create and maintain roadmaps for technology and services.

Skills

IT Architecture

Supplier Management

Communication Skills

Solution Design

TOGAF Certification

Education

Degree Level Education

Tools

Architecture Principles

Development Tools

Job description

The Solutions Architect will lead the creation of the overall business systems architecture and processes, applying agreed development and service design principles. The scope includes all customer-facing systems (online, mobile, on-site) and all IT systems used by colleagues across sites, head office, and field teams.

Duties and responsibilities:

1. Translate business requirements into IT solutions, considering existing IT system complexities, business priorities, and scope.
2. Provide technical leadership and direction across IT teams for all technical solutions.
3. Create and maintain roadmaps for technology, applications, and services.
4. Establish and agree on a data model to support business management and operations with the Data Architect.
5. Contribute to and agree on the Infrastructure Roadmap with the Infrastructure Architect and Security Manager.
6. Align plans and proposals with corresponding Business Plan components.
7. Ensure data controls, systems, and services adhere to compliance standards set by the Security team.
8. Work with the Business Change team and stakeholders to monitor progress of initiatives.
9. Contribute to business cases supporting proposed investments.
10. Research industry and technology trends to identify opportunities for customer and operational improvements.
11. Create and maintain architectures for new and existing solutions aligned with Stonegate’s architecture principles and IT strategy.

Skills, experience, and qualifications:

1. Several years of extensive experience in Architecture and/or IT development/analysis.
2. Experience managing suppliers at a senior level.
3. Experience working in a B2C, customer-focused company.
4. Strong communication skills to create accurate, informative summaries of complex updates/issues.
5. Ability to think laterally and holistically, connecting big picture and details.
6. Proficiency with standard architecture, development, operational principles, and tools.
7. Ability to translate business problems into solution designs.
8. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
9. Educated to degree level or equivalent, or with relevant practical experience.
10. TOGAF certification or awareness.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Annual Leave Purchase Scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Vitality Healthcare.
• The Stonegate discount card for discounts across our managed estate.
• Access to an online benefits portal offering discounts at various retailers.

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