Senior Solution Architect and Designer

The People’s Pension; Crawley; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit financial organization is seeking a Senior Solution Architect for a 6-month contract. This hybrid role involves supporting IT functions and aligning technology objectives with business goals. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in Microsoft technologies, including .NET and SQL Server, and have a strategic insight into IT operations. Attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential. Join a diverse team dedicated to fairness and simplicity in financial services.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working model

Support for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in document management/customer communication systems is highly desirable.
• Detailed knowledge of IT tools based on Microsoft platforms is required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the performance of an effective IT function.
• Provide strategic focused IT direction and design principles.
• Ensure alignment between business and technology objectives.

Skills

Microsoft Certification or equivalent experience in digital technologies

Microsoft OS

.NET

C#

JavaScript

CSS

HTML

SQL Server

Strategic insight

Methodical and problem solver

Attention to detail

Job description

Senior Solution Architect - 6 months contract- hybrid- inside IR35

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.

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 on Microsoft platforms.
• Strategic insight.
• Methodical and problem solver.
• Numerate with good attention to detail.
• 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”.

Perks

Our people are our strength so finding ways to value and reward them is important to us.

Salary Range

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