Solution Architect (D & A Tools)

BAE Systems; Frimley; On-site; GBP 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace firm in Frimley is seeking a Solution Architect to define processes for Data solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Solution Architecture with the ability to create roadmaps and communicate complex solutions effectively. This role offers a competitive salary around £73,000 along with flexible, discounted health, and lifestyle benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Proven background in Solution Architecture.
• Significant knowledge of Solution Architecture techniques.
• Experience or understanding of TOGAF.

Responsibilities

• Define processes, governance, and standards for Data solutions.
• Collaborate on well-defined roadmaps covering a 5-year horizon.
• Ensure architectural and service documentation is maintained.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Roadmap Creation

Communication Skills

TOGAF

Education

Honours degree in a relevant STEM discipline

Job description

You will communicate to the business the concepts and benefits of Data Tools ensuring there is a common understanding of them and our intended use.

Responsibilities include:

• Define processes, governance and standards for the development of Data solutions such as Master Data Management, Archiving and Data Catalogues
• Collaborate with our group strategy team to ensure we have well defined and achievable roadmaps covering a 5 year horizon
• In conjunction with Group IM&T research and implement application toolchains for the Data tooling
• Ensure all architectural and service documentation is created and maintained to a high standard for all our data tools
• Create Architectural high level solution designs for triaged Business Needs based on the derived business requirements
• Ensure all architectural solutions are consistent with the Group IM&T and Shared Service D&A architectural principles, frameworks, models and company mandated standards
• Ensure all architectural solutions are fully interoperable with existing solutions within the domain and its related domains

Requirements:

• Proven background in Solution Architecture
• Significant knowledge of Solution Architecture techniques including creating Roadmaps, High level designs and low-level designs
• Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline STEM
• Experience or understanding of TOGAF
• Ability to communicate complex solutions at all levels including both the technical community and senior leadership teams

Desirable:

• Working in a Data Domain space

What we offer:

• Salary: Circa £73,000
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share plans
• Extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.