Solution Architect

Version 1; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is looking for an experienced Solution Architect in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role emphasizes strategic planning and hands-on problem-solving within Cloud technologies (AWS and Azure). Candidates should possess strong technical expertise, particularly in software delivery and project management, while communicating effectively with stakeholders. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working schedule

Private medical and life insurance

Employee-designed Profit Share scheme

Incentivized certifications and accreditations

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in various technology projects.
• Expertise in architecture, engineering, integration, testing, and cloud technologies.
• Skilled in delivering high-quality, reliable, scalable, and secure software.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs and ensure successful technical delivery.
• Establish technical direction and deliver technical excellence.
• Lead development teams and resolve technical issues.

Skills

Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure)

Technical Delivery

Software Delivery Expertise

Leadership in Technical Workstreams

Effective Communication

Commercial Awareness

Time Management

Tools

DevOps Tools

Agile Methodologies

Job description

Overview

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1.

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023.

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced technical person to join our Engineering Capability team as a Solution Architect. As part of our rapidly expanding team, you will have opportunities for career growth and to influence the strategic direction of our technology solutions, with a focus on Cloud (Azure & AWS).

You will work within the Engineering Sector team, alongside other Technology Principals. Key responsibilities include understanding customer needs, ensuring successful technical delivery, establishing technical direction, delivering technical excellence, and driving innovation.

Your role will involve a mix of strategic planning and hands-on problem-solving. You should have experience working with large finance or insurance companies, delivering critical or high-profile projects, and be comfortable with application modernisation and common technologies and languages.

Qualifications

• Broad Experience in Technology Deliveries: Demonstrated experience in various technology projects.
• Comprehensive Application Knowledge: Expertise in architecture, engineering, integration, testing, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure).
• Software Delivery Expertise: Skilled in delivering high-quality, reliable, scalable, and secure software using Agile methodologies, design patterns, DevOps tools including test automation, and monitoring.
• Leadership in Technical Workstreams: Experience in managing large and complex technical projects within global, multi-supplier environments.
• Practical Engineering Background: Ability to lead development teams, resolve technical issues, and prioritise non-functional requirements.
• Technical Excellence and Risk Management: Capable of ensuring excellence in technical delivery, identifying and mitigating risks, and recovering challenged projects.
• Effective Communication: Strong skills in communicating with senior stakeholders, negotiating, and influencing positive technology outcomes.
• Commercial Awareness: Ability to drive business growth through pre-sales activities, presentations, bid responses, technical and commercial documentation, project forecasting, planning, and estimation.
• Estimation Skills: Proficient in producing and validating estimates for projects and programs.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritise time across multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Promote Best Practices: Advocate for reuse and improved working practices, processes, guidance, and templates.
• Team Management: Experience in managing, coaching, and developing team members, including performance management.
• Tech Community Involvement: Active in the tech community and up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, standards, legislation, and regulations.
• Excellent English: Strong verbal and written English skills.

Additional Information

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability.

One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company’s profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth.