Senior Solution Architect

People's Partnership; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Solution Architect for a 6-month hybrid contract. The role involves shaping the IT architecture, developing strategic technology roadmaps, and providing consultancy on technology strategy. Candidates should have Microsoft Certification or equivalent experience, with knowledge in .NET, C#, JavaScript, and more. This position offers competitive pay of up to £850 per day and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Certification or equivalent experience in digital technologies.
• Detailed knowledge, understanding, and application of relevant IT tools based primarily on Microsoft platforms.
• Experience in document management/customer communication systems, and document system migration is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the performance of an effective and efficient IT function.
• Shape the design/architecture of the organisation based on strategic business and technology operating models.
• Develop principles, strategies, and frameworks.
• Develop and maintain strategic technology roadmaps.
• Provide advice and consultancy on technology strategy.

Skills

Microsoft OS

.NET

C#

JavaScript

CSS

HTML

SQL Server

Strategic insight

Problem solving

Education

Microsoft Certification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft platforms

Job description

Senior Solution Architect - 6 months contract- hybrid- inside IR35- up to £850 per day

About People’s Partnership

At the heart of our not-for-profit organisation is a commitment and a motivation to make the future-saving experience a simple one for our members. We champion fairness and simplicity, not profit-chasing. Imagine a financial adventure where everyone's a winner, fuelled by our exceptional service and brought to life by the fantastic individuals who work for us. We're a diverse employer with a flexible, hybrid working approach, ensuring everyone gets the opportunity to come to work and be the best version of themselves.

What You'll Be Doing

Contribute to the performance of an effective and efficient IT function that supports the software needs of People’s Partnership companies and linked 3rd party organisations. Provide strategic focused IT direction, guidance and design principles that ensure close alignment between business and technology objectives. Operate within the function’s processes and standard operating procedures and actively, contribute to the achievement of the IT department’s overall objectives.

• Shape the design\architecture of the organisation, based on strategic business and technology operating models
• Develop principles, strategies and frameworks
• Develop and maintain strategic technology roadmaps covering the relevant breadth of the role (e.g. applications, data or infrastructure)
• Develop and maintain a strategic vision for the delivery of IT based business drivers
• Provide advice and consultancy on technology strategy to the IT Directorate
• Liaise with business architects and analysts to develop agreed design standards

What We’re Looking For

• Microsoft Certification or equivalent experience in digital technologies. Microsoft OS, .NET, C#, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, SQL Server.
• Detailed knowledge, understanding and application of relevant IT tools primarily based primarily on Microsoft platforms
• Strategic insight
• Methodical and problem solver
• Experience in document management / customer communication systems, and document system migration will be highly desirable.

Disability Statement

People's Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect. We are committed to treating all our people (and all who apply for a role at People's Partnership) equally and enabling them to perform at their best and demonstrate what they have to offer. We are a disability committed employer, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made to our recruitment process (application, selection assessments where relevant, and interview) to enable you to show us the best “you”.