Solutions Architect

Expleo; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm in Luton seeks a skilled Solution Architect to lead architectural design and development. The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in Computer Science and strong client-facing skills. Responsibilities include evaluating software, designing complex systems, and collaborating with teams to implement integrated digital solutions. Competitive benefits and skill development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Opportunities for skill development

Expleo Academy for training

Competitive benefits

Team-oriented culture

Qualifications

• TOGAF, CISSP, or Cyber Essentials certifications are advantageous.
• Cloud certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead software/product evaluation and selection according to requirements.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Architecture Team on Architecture Runways.
• Design large or complex systems with enterprise integration patterns.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Strong communication skills

People management

Teamwork

Familiarity with Atlassian toolset

Education

BS/MS degree in Computer Science

Tools

Sparx Enterprise Architect

LeanIX

API management tools

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Have expertise in solution architecture and at least one IT Architecture domain (Business, Application, Information, Technology, Security).
2. Lead software/product evaluation and selection according to Software Requirement Process requirements.
3. Use Enterprise Architecture (EA) and Solution Architecture (SA) tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect and LeanIX.
4. Write and present clear technical proposals with objectives, costs, and benefits.
5. Design large or complex systems with enterprise integration patterns, interface design, messaging models, APIs, and loose coupling architectures.
6. Define and develop Agile Architecture within a Product Team and an Agile Release Train.
7. Collaborate with the Enterprise Architecture Team on Architecture Runways for Sprints and Enabler Epics.
8. Review other system designs for technology selection, resource efficiency, and system integration.
9. Develop solution designs within frameworks and tooling and get approval from the Architecture Review Board.
10. Evaluate and analyze major design options and manage risks.
11. Support the Application Architecture manager in setting principles, standards, and technology strategy aligned with business strategy.
12. Follow UK Architecture principles, guidelines, and reference architectures in high-level designs and feasibility papers.
13. Ensure system design balances functional, service quality, and system management options.
14. Contribute to the architecture community of practice.
15. Design integrated digital solutions.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related subject.
• TOGAF, CISSP, or Cyber Essentials certifications are advantageous.
• Cloud certifications are advantageous.

Essential Skills:

• Client-facing and strong communication skills.
• Ability to present complex information clearly to senior stakeholders, including C-Suite.
• People management skills, fostering learning and knowledge transfer.
• Teamwork and emotional intelligence.
• Self-management and continuous performance mindset.
• Openness and transparency.
• Familiarity with Atlassian toolset, LeanIX, Planning IT, and Sparx Enterprise Architect.
• Knowledge of Cloud platforms & Infrastructure.
• Experience with APIs and loosely coupled architectures, API management tools.
• Understanding of data modeling techniques and messaging standards.
• Experience with development styles like Agile, TDD, SCRUM, etc.
• Knowledge of service orchestration, middleware solutions, and integration platforms.
• Web services experience (JSON, SOAP/XML).
• DevOps toolchains knowledge.
• Networking protocols understanding.
• BI and Data Warehousing techniques experience.

Experience:

Experience in leading a team.

Benefits:

• Collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for skill development and inspiring projects.
• Expleo Academy for training.
• Competitive benefits.
• Team-oriented culture encouraging big ideas and challenging the status quo.