Solutions Architect

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Solutions Engineer to bridge the gap between technology and business needs. In this dynamic role, you will engage with key stakeholders, understand their requirements, and develop innovative solutions that align with strategic objectives. Your expertise in Microsoft Azure technologies will be crucial as you maintain relationships with external suppliers and support the ICT function's governance activities. If you thrive in a hybrid work environment and are passionate about leveraging technology for business success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure SQL and Microsoft Azure services is essential.
• Strong communication and documentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to understand technology needs and problems.
• Research emerging technologies relevant to the business.

Skills

Azure SQL

Data Factory

Analysis Services

Power BI

Microsoft Azure

Microsoft Entra

Microsoft Power Platform

Microsoft Logic Apps

Microsoft SharePoint Online

Effective communication

Time Management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Workshop facilitation

IT security mindset

Job description

Job Description

Solutions Engineer

Location (Flexible) - Watford, Horsham, Denton or Widnes

Salary - £65,000 per annum

Hybrid - 3 days in office

Permanent

Your responsibilities in the role

• Maintain an awareness of Pole, Division and Delegation business plans and strategic roadmaps and objectives by actively engaging and managing various key stakeholders.
• Liaise with senior Divisional staff and users to understand business activities, technology problems and innovation requirements.
• Work alongside Business Analysts, product owners, users, and ICT staff in the definition of requirements for technology changes.
• Ensure strategic alignment of designed solutions to Division and Delegation requirements and such governance standards as may be applicable.
• Research such emerging technologies as may be applied to company businesses.
• Ensure self-awareness of applicable technology and roadmaps associated with current services as may affect the company.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of technical service architecture and interfaces.
• Assist in the development of standards and policies for Solutions Design purposes.
• Support and communicate the strategic and operational governance activities of the ICT function.
• Maintain relationships with a variety of relevant external suppliers.
• Assist in the definition of annual roadmaps and technical visions for a variety of current systems based on feedback, technology trends and the broader ICT roadmap.

Skills and Experience

• Azure SQL, Data Factory, Analysis Services and Power BI administration, maintenance, and exploitation
• Microsoft Azure and Entra administration, maintenance, and exploitation
• Microsoft Power Platform and Logic Apps administration, maintenance, and exploitation
• Microsoft SharePoint Online administration, maintenance, and exploitation
• Effective communication including the production of accurate, usable documentation
• Good telephone manner
• Effective and efficient time Management
• Organisational skills
• Accuracy/attention to detail
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Demonstrable initiative
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Presentation Skills
• Requirements elicitation
• Documentation skills
• Stakeholder management
• Workshop facilitation
• Positivity, tenacity, and dedication
• Communicative
• Open and honest
• IT security mindset
• Good at working either autonomously and as part of a wider team
• Flexible and adaptable in working arrangements and approach to new requirements
• Friendly and patient in team interactions, recognising and supporting differing abilities and views