Senior Consultant (Architecture and Engineering)

Perform Partners; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a skilled professional to shape solutions and guide clients in a hybrid working environment. The role requires strong DevOps experience, particularly in architecture, and offers opportunities for diverse projects and role development. Join a team recognized for its supportive culture and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Flexible, supportive work environment

Hybrid working model with flexible location options

Opportunities for role development

Diverse and interesting projects

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in an architecture role.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, with hands-on experience preferred.
• Experience leading DevOps initiatives from start-up environments.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to develop effective solutions.
• Lead on delivery for client engagements, offering advice and executing plans.
• Support commercial efforts, including scope definition and pricing.

Skills

DevOps

AWS

Cloud platforms

Engineering practices

Education

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)

Job description

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Role Overview

This role involves working across both commercial and delivery activities. You will be shaping solutions, guiding clients, and helping us grow Perform Partners through excellent work and strong relationships. Your expertise will assist clients in reaching their goals.

This role is suitable for someone confident working independently but who also knows when to collaborate with others.

SFIA Level 5 - Ensure and Advise

This is a SFIA responsibility Level 5 role. You will work under broad direction, take ownership of your work, and provide expert guidance. You are trusted to deliver outcomes and support others in doing the same.

Responsibilities

1. Work closely with potential clients to understand their needs and develop effective solutions.
2. Support commercial efforts, including scope definition and pricing.
3. Utilize your technical expertise to guide clients and colleagues.
4. Lead on delivery for client engagements, offering advice, designing solutions, and executing plans.

Candidate Requirements

• Strong DevOps experience with a transition into architecture, and willingness to engage hands-on when needed.
• Understanding of engineering practices and delivery standards.
• Experience leading DevOps initiatives from start-up environments.
• At least 2 years' experience in an architecture role.
• Strong knowledge of AWS, preferably with hands-on experience.
• Familiarity with other Cloud platforms such as Azure, GCP, VMware, Nutanix.
• Possession of an AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification at Associate or Professional level.
• Experience with pricing, scoping, and commercial models.
• Previous consultancy experience is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on diverse and interesting projects.
• Flexible, supportive work environment recognized as a Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
• Hybrid working model with flexible location options.
• Opportunities for role development as the company grows.
• A team that values honesty, passion, and partnership.
• Salary range of £55k - £70k plus benefits. More details available at https://perform-partners.com/careers/benefits/.

Recruitment Process

1. CV review.
2. Initial 30-minute Teams call with Head of Consultancy and Principal Consultant.
3. Face-to-face interview in Horsforth, including a 100-day plan presentation and a task.
4. Potential final interview if multiple candidates are suitable.