Solution Architect

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd; England; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Solution Architect for a full remote position. The role involves pioneering change and acting as a bridge between IT and business functions. Candidates should have robust analytical skills, knowledge of architectural frameworks, and experience in complex systems design. This is a 12-month contract, with an expected start date in August.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of architectural frameworks such as TOGAF.
• Experience designing and implementing complex systems or applications.
• Skilled in producing solutions topology documentation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a conduit between IT and business functions.
• Pioneer change activity within the organization.
• Lead technical teams in solution implementation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of architectural frameworks

Strong computer skills

Stakeholder Management

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)

Supply chain applications (e.g., WMS, TMS)

Job description

Overview

For one of our major logistics clients, we are searching for a senior solution architect that will play a pivotal role as a conduit to the business, pioneering change activity and acting as the interface between IT and business Functions.

Relevant Experience

• A good knowledge and understanding of architectural frameworks (ie TOGAF).
• Previous experience in similar roles such as IT architect, system administrator, or technical consultant is advantageous.
• Experience in designing and implementing complex systems or applications, as well as leading technical teams.
• Skilled in the production solutions topology documentation and in keeping asset registers updated with new solutions or amendments to existing ones.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Highly developed computer skills and knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Visio, Power Point) and supply chain applications (e.g. WMS, TMS).
• Stakeholder Management (internal and external).

Contract Details

• Start date: August
• Location: Full Remote (Northampton Office)
• Hours per week: 40
• Duration: 12 months