Infrastructure Architect

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Architect to design technical architecture for complex projects in Walsall. The successful candidate will manage the high-level design process, consult with business stakeholders, and contribute to the development of enterprise architecture. This role offers competitive remuneration, professional development, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration package

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT disciplines such as technical architecture, network management, and application development.
• Proven experience in formal architecture frameworks like TOGAF/Zachman.
• Experience in structured project environments and regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of technical architecture for complex change projects.
• Manage high-level design process in alignment with company strategy.
• Provide consultancy on technical solution options to stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain infrastructure roadmaps.

Skills

Technical architecture

Network management

Application development

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Infrastructure Architect to join a leading organisation based in Walsall. This role will provide infrastructure architecture and design for complex projects/programmes whilst ensuring consistency with the company’s EA, governance processes, principles and standards.

This role will need someone with a broad experience of IT architecture to manage the high level design process and ensure that project designs fit with the business architecture strategy and roadmap.

The Infrastructure Architect will get involved in significant IT change programmes to lead the development of the technical architecture and manage the technology risks associated with the projects. The successful candidate will additionally provide pre-project consultancy and advice to shape solutions and develop estimates, and will be called on to use their skills and knowledge to contribute to the development of enterprise architecture and technology standards and patterns. This position is ideal for an ambitious professional with a strong background in IT architecture, looking to make a significant impact on complex projects and programmes.

Responsibilities Included:

• Lead the development of all aspects of the technical architecture and design for complex change projects/programmes.
• Manage the high-level design process and ensure project designs fit with the company\'s architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Engage with business stakeholders and provide consultancy on technical solution options.
• Establish and maintain infrastructure roadmaps, including hardware, operating systems, and networking.
• Communicate technology designs to a variety of stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding.

Experience:

• Five+ years of experience in at least two IT disciplines in a Client Server or service-oriented architecture (SOA) environment, including technical architecture, network management, application development, Middleware, database management or operations.
• Broad technical experience with an in depth understanding of application development & design, system integration, infrastructure.
• Proven experience of creating architecture designs using a formal architecture framework methodology - ie TOGAF/Zachman.
• Experience of working in a structured project environment.
• Experience of a regulated industry
• Exposure to business analysis or business strategic planning.
• Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and deployment environments.

Skills and Attributes:

• Proven experience in at least two IT disciplines in a Client Server or service-oriented architecture environment
• Strong understanding of application development, system integration, and infrastructure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
• Strong team player with good interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions effectively.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on significant IT change programmes and lead the development of technical architecture.
• Collaborative work environment with access to expert resources and external vendors.
• Professional development and training opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Competitive remuneration package and benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. (2 days a week on site in Walsall)

If you are a talented Infrastructure Architect looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects, please submit your CV for consideration.

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