Solutions Architect

KBC Technologies Group; London; On-site; GBP 147,600 - 184,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT services is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive design system. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software architecture, experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, and a proven track record of mentoring. This role offers the opportunity to drive innovative solutions that enhance product consistency and user experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a solutions architect or similar role.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of a comprehensive design system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.

Skills

Solution architecture

Design systems

Automation processes

Software architecture principles

Git

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Storybook

Chromatic

Zereheight

Job description

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About the Role

• Lead the architectural design and implementation of a comprehensive design system to support multiple products and platforms within the organization.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, developers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable design system solutions.
• Define and document architecture principles, guidelines, and best practices for the design system, ensuring consistency, reusability, and maintainability across all applications.
• Conduct thorough analysis of existing systems, tools, and processes to identify opportunities for integration with the design system and streamline workflows.
• Drive the evolution and enhancement of the design system by staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and user feedback.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams to ensure adherence to design system standards and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Evaluate third-party libraries, frameworks, and tools to assess their suitability for inclusion in the design system ecosystem.
• Act as a subject matter expert on design system architecture, advocating for its adoption and promoting its benefits throughout the organization.
• Facilitate workshops, presentations, and knowledge-sharing sessions to evangelize the design system and build awareness among stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to establish CI/CD pipelines and automation processes for efficient deployment and maintenance of the design system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.

Required Skills

• Proven experience as a solution architect or similar role, with a focus on designing and implementing design systems for complex software applications.
• Experience using Storybook, Chromatic and Zereheight for design systems.
• Experience creating automation processes for component governance.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), package managers, and dependency management tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, including the ability to mentor team members, facilitate decision-making, and drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices, including continuous integration, automated testing, and deployment pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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