Solution Architect

Forsyth Barnes; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a highly capable Solution Architect to lead the design assurance and governance in a dynamic multi-vendor environment. This pivotal leadership role involves steering Systems Integrators towards optimal solutions, crafting and reviewing detailed technical documentation, and ensuring project alignment across various service providers. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of Digital Services Platforms and hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures. If you are skilled in stakeholder management and thrive in collaborative settings, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Digital Services Platform (DSP) and cloud-native architectures.
• Proven expertise in managing multi-vendor solution designs and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Systems Integrators through solution development and documentation management.
• Collaborate with internal teams for approvals and oversee vendor adherence to solutions.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Solution Design

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Tools

Red Hat OpenShift

Kubernetes

Azure

BizzDesign

Java

Webservices

Job description

We are seeking a highly capable Solution Architect to lead the design assurance and solution governance across a multi-vendor environment. You will be responsible for steering Systems Integrators (SIs) towards the right solutions, authoring and reviewing detailed technical documents, and ensuring project alignment across all service providers.

This is a critical leadership role working closely with network providers, internal stakeholders, and service partners to deliver bespoke, robust solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and guide Systems Integrators (SIs) through solution development, ensuring alignment to business and technical goals.
2. Write, review, and manage solution documentation, tracking design progress across multiple providers.
3. Maintain control across three different vendors, ensuring adherence to solution principles and timelines.
4. Oversee a bespoke network solution deliverable, ensuring technical and operational viability.
5. Collaborate with internal teams to secure internal approvals for solution designs.
6. Participate in design assurance and end-to-end solution design reviews.
7. Foster collaboration between service partners and internal stakeholders to drive delivery excellence.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

1. Strong knowledge of the Digital Services Platform (DSP).
2. Expertise in Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, and BizzDesign.
3. Hands-on experience with Azure, Archie, Webservices, and Java.
4. Proven background in solution design, E2E design, and design assurance practices.
5. Skilled at documenting complex solutions and ensuring governance across multi-provider setups.
6. Ability to manage, influence, and align multiple vendors towards a common architecture vision.
7. Familiarity with regulatory compliance in networked and cloud environments.
8. Experience with large-scale cloud-native architectures.
9. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.