Solutions Architect

Alcumus; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcumus invites skilled Software Developers to join their team in Cardiff. As a guardian of systems architecture, you will translate complex technical challenges into solutions, supporting diverse stakeholders. Offering a flexible work culture, generous holidays, and professional growth opportunities, this position fosters innovation while prioritizing safety and inclusivity.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

'Giving day' off for community support

Enhanced family-friendly leave

Employee assistance programme

24-hour online GP access

Gym discounts

Healthcare coverage

Cycle to work scheme

Paid time off when unwell

Enhanced pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Software Developer.
• Ability to converse in French.
• Knowledge of Agile software development methodology.

Responsibilities

• Translating technical concepts for stakeholders.
• Defining a technical roadmap aligned with user needs.
• Owning technical governance and assurance of services.

Skills

Java

JS/TS

.Net

Node

React

Ruby

DevOps

Agile

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Education

AWS Certification or working towards one

Job description

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• You'll be a guardian of Alcumus’ systems architecture and principles, having an in-depth knowledge of them.
• Translating technical concepts between software engineering, product, and operations so they are understood by all.
• Working with business, product, and technology stakeholders to translate business problems into solutions.
• Defining a technical roadmap through iterative transitions, aligning the user need with the system requirements and long-term organisational objectives.
• Looking beyond the immediate technical problem and identifying the wider implications by knowing relevant historical context and future impact.
• Understanding how current work fits in broader contexts and strategies and looking for deeper underlying problems and opportunities.
• Owning technical governance and participating in or delivering the assurance of a service.

What you’ll need to be successful

• AWS or professional certification, or working towards one.
• Extensive experience as a Software Developer with expertise in Java, JS/TS, .Net, Node, React, Ruby.
• Skills or experience in DevOps, such as CI/CD or Infrastructure as Code.
• The ability to converse in French.
• Knowledge of Agile software development methodology.

What you’ll get in return

What that means day to day

• You'll be a guardian of Alcumus’ systems architecture and principles, having an in-depth knowledge of them.
• Translating technical concepts between software engineering, product, and operations so they are understood by all.
• Working with business, product, and technology stakeholders to translate business problems into solutions.
• Defining a technical roadmap through iterative transitions, aligning the user need with the system requirements and long-term organisational objectives.
• Looking beyond the immediate technical problem and identifying the wider implications by knowing relevant historical context and future impact.
• Understanding how current work fits in broader contexts and strategies and looking for deeper underlying problems and opportunities.
• Owning technical governance and participating in or delivering the assurance of a service.

What you’ll need to be successful

• AWS or professional certification, or working towards one.
• Extensive experience as a Software Developer with expertise in Java, JS/TS, .Net, Node, React, Ruby.
• Skills or experience in DevOps, such as CI/CD or Infrastructure as Code.
• The ability to converse in French.
• Knowledge of Agile software development methodology.

What you’ll get in return

FOR THE HERE AND NOW – We provide a mature and flexible ‘work your way’ culture, generous holiday allowance, a ‘giving day’ to give back to others, enhanced family-friendly leave (regardless of gender), an employee assistance programme, 24-hour online GP, gym discounts, coverage for healthcare, dental, optical and wellbeing treatments/services, a cycle to work scheme, and paid time off when you’re unwell.

FOR FUN – You spend significant time with your colleagues, and we foster a positive environment with charity events, competitions, recognition events, and awards. We encourage involvement and fun.

FOR THE FUTURE – We offer an enhanced pension scheme with generous employer contributions, a life assurance policy, development resources, and access to LinkedIn Learning. Last year, nearly 30% of roles were filled internally, with almost 50 promotions!

Sound interesting so far?

What to expect if you apply:

• A response within 15 working days
• An interview process including:
• An initial discovery call with the recruiter
• A first-stage interview via Microsoft Teams
• An additional interview (likely face-to-face) with stakeholders

We’re happy to accommodate any adjustments you need during the process.

About Alcumus

Who we are:

We believe everyone should go home safely from work, and we build risk management solutions that go beyond simple compliance, embracing evolving technology to support client safety.

We’re a PE-backed, high-growth business with ambitious goals, moving fast, and valuing personal development. Our growth is your growth.

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

Our values:

• Be a team player – collaborate and be inclusive
• Be brave – share ideas, challenge the status quo, take responsibility
• Know your stuff – develop your skills and expertise
• Enjoy the journey – contribute to a positive environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Alcumus is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, or expression. We aim to grow a talented, inclusive team where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.