Senior Solution Architect

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Surrey is seeking a Senior Solution Architect to enhance its technological landscape. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to align innovative solutions with strategic goals, driving integration of cloud services and data analytics, and ensuring that the technology infrastructure meets evolving needs.

Benefits

32 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Market leading Pension

Travel & Family benefits

Access to world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates

Qualifications

• Experience in cloud services and data analytics is essential.
• Strong skills in architectural design and stakeholder engagement.
• Relevant degree in Engineering or IT is required.

Responsibilities

• Craft robust architectural designs to align with strategic goals.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to define solution goals.
• Research market offerings and coordinate supplier engagement.

Skills

Cloud-based services

Data analytics

Stakeholder collaboration

Architectural design

Education

Relevant degree in Engineering or Information Technology

Job description

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The University of Surrey is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect play a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape to support our academic and administrative functions.

With a primary focus on aligning innovative solutions with the University’s strategic goals, business challenges and architectural principles, this role involves collaborating closely with stakeholders across various departments, bridging the gap between concept and implementation.

We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 32 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays, excellent pension contribution and a unique and vibrant working environment.

Role & Responsibilities

You will be responsible for crafting robust architectural designs, leveraging industry and University best practices, and ensuring that the technology infrastructure aligns seamlessly with the University’s evolving needs.

This position will drive the integration of cloud-based services, data analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency and elevate the overall educational experience for all University stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Collaborate with stakeholders, including staff from student, teaching, academic and professional services, end-user representatives, and IT Services colleagues.
• Define solution goals, develop business and non-functional requirements, formulate initial solution proposals, and complete comprehensive solution designs.
• Evaluate the IT implications, technical feasibility, risks, costs, and resource needs associated with different solution alternatives.
• Research market offerings, undertake product evaluation, and coordinate the engagement of suppliers and consultancy organisations.
• Design, document, promote and initiate the implementation of the IT aspects of the solution, ensuring that appropriate standards are applied and processes are followed, engaging colleagues and users to ensure satisfaction and benefits realisation.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Market leading Pension
• 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays
• Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
• Access to world-class leisure facilities at discounted rates
  
  

For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website.

The University is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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