Solutions Architect

Energy Jobline CVL; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a Solution Architect to take a lead role in defining vision and establishing architectural guardrails. The ideal candidate will have hands-on software engineering experience and a deep understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. This position involves collaboration with multiple stakeholders in a hybrid working environment, offering competitive perks and a focus on continuous improvement.

Benefits

Health and lifestyle perks

25 days annual leave

Generous company pension scheme

Performance-based bonus

Share ownership

Tax efficient benefits

Qualifications

• Hands-on Software Engineering background with experience leading teams.
• Clear understanding of architecture and delivery methodologies.
• Operate confidently across architectural domains.

Responsibilities

• Create key architecture artifacts.
• Collaborate with Engineering teams defining vision.
• Support senior leaders in shaping cases for change.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Architecture frameworks

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Tools

UML

ArchiMate

Ardoq

Job description

Company description: There are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. They have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defense and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Their teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. We are excited to hear from Solution Architects with experience across the majority of leading vendors including Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Oracle, IBM, Salesforce and more.

Job description

• Create and assure key architecture artifacts (e.g., Key Design Decision, Technical Options Paper, High Level Design)
• Collaborate closely with Engineering teams, often taking a lead SME role to define vision and establish Architectural Guardrails.
• Support senior leaders in shaping their case for change, leading on cost estimation and detailed planning.
• Work to agile best practices and cross-functionally with multiple teams and stakeholders. You’ll be using your technical skills to problem solve with our clients, as well as working on internal projects.
• Hybrid working with the team on client site or in our office a minimum of two days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site.

Qualifications

• Experience: Hands-on Software Engineering background with experience leading engineering teams to deliver applications and services.
• Clear understanding and practical application of architecture and delivery methodologies.
• Operate confidently across all architectural domains with a specialism in at least one: Business, Data, Application, Technology, and Security.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• You thrive in problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• You enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Certifications in appropriate methodologies and cloud technologies are advantageous.

Tech Stack

• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Architecture frameworks: TOGAF, Zachman, MODAF
• Agile methodologies: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban
• Modeling tools: UML, ArchiMate, Ardoq

Additional information

• With a dedication to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of their people.
• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
• Generous company pension scheme
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Share ownership
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

If you re driven by collaboration, passionate about leading-edge technologies, and want to make a real-world impact through innovative solutions, we encourage you to apply.

We also have openings in the following areas - London, Manchester and Bristol

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