Solution Architect (SFIA 5)

Zaizi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaizi is seeking a Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of innovative digital services for the UK Public sector using open source technologies. The successful candidate will work under an Agile and DevOps framework, collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive digital transformation and inspire teams.

Key responsibilities include building customer relationships, supporting multiple teams, and ensuring effective governance in architecture design. Candidates should have extensive experience in relevant technologies and the ability to inspire others.

Qualifications

• Extensive commercial experience in Technical & Solution Design and Open Source software.
• Knowledge of Cloud computing, preferably AWS, and Security best practices.
• Experience with IAM, OAuth, Cognito, OIDC, as well as Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of digital services for the UK Public sector.
• Network with senior stakeholders and seek digital transformation opportunities.
• Build rapport with customers to identify new opportunities.

Skills

Technical & Solution Design

Open Source software

Cloud computing (ideally AWS)

Security best practices

IAM, OAuth, Cognito, OIDC

Containers and Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

DevOps / DevSecOps and related tools

Javascript

Java

Python

Job description

Requirements

• You will have extensive commercial experience in the many of the following:
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• Technical & Solution Design
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• Open Source software
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• Cloud computing (ideally AWS)
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• Security best practices
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• IAM, OAuth, Cognito, OIDC - all advantageous
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• Containers and Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
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• DevOps / DevSecOps and related tools
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• Knowledge of multiple languages such as Javascript, Java & Python
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• To be able to work on our customer projects, employees must be Security Cleared to a standard acceptable to our Government customers

What the job involves

• Zaizi is looking for a Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge digital services for the UK Public sector using the latest open source technologies and working under an Agile and DevOps framework
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• Network and communicate with senior stakeholders across organisations and proactively seek out opportunities for digital transformation
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• Build rapport with customers to identify new opportunities for Zaizi
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• Support multiple teams, finding and using best practice and emerging technologies
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• Inspire other architects and help them understand how to deliver the goals of the organisation
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• Be responsible for governance, solving complex and high-risk issues or delivering architecture design
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• Collaborate on multiple projects with several customers
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• Discuss and present solutions and options to senior stakeholders
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• Collaborate with other teams within Zaizi, share knowledge and drive continuous improvement