Solutions Architect

Sellick Partnership; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national organisation is seeking a Solutions Architect to join their team in Hertfordshire. The role offers a salary of up to £60k and involves designing systems architecture using Microsoft technologies. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in solutions design and strong stakeholder management skills. This position represents an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in a solutions design role.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft technology stack required.
• Full clean driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to understand business challenges.
• Design and document systems architecture.
• Consult on deployment of new IT solutions.
• Support IT governance activities.
• Assist in defining annual roadmaps for systems.

Skills

Experience in solutions design role

Proficiency in Microsoft technology stack

Strong knowledge of Azure SQL

Excellent stakeholder management

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work autonomously

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Azure

SharePoint Online

Job description

Solutions Architect

Up to 60k

Permanent, Full-time

Hertfordshire

Solutions Architect required to join an established national organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional with a strong technical background in and Microsoft technologies to play a key role in shaping the organisation's IT strategy on a full-time, permanent basis.

Key responsibilities of the Solutions Architect

• Engage with stakeholders to understand business challenges and propose technology solutions
• Design and document current and future systems architecture and technical collateral
• Research, price, propose and consult on deployment of new IT solutions and enhancements
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure solutions meet specification and transition smoothly into service
• Support IT governance activities and maintain strong relationships with external suppliers
• Assist in defining annual roadmaps and technical visions for current and future systems

Required skills and experience of the Solutions Architect

• Minimum five years' experience in a solutions design role and four years working with the Microsoft technology stack
• Strong knowledge of Azure SQL, Data Factory, Analysis Services, Power BI, Microsoft Azure, Entra, Power Platform, Logic Apps, and SharePoint Online
• Excellent stakeholder management, documentation, and presentation skills
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and effective time management
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Full clean driving licence is essential

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation in West Sussex offering exposure to enterprise-level projects, a competitive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you believe you have the necessary skills, ambition and experience for the Solutions Architect role, please apply now, or contact Daniel Berry at Sellick Partnership on (phone number removed). With the department workload increasing due to the success of the organisation, the client is looking for a relatively quick appointment.

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