Solutions Architect

Grant Thornton UK; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Digital Audit Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of innovative digital audit solutions. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of audit practices, ensuring high-quality software delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess a solid foundation in architectural design and a passion for leveraging technology to enhance audit quality. Join a forward-thinking firm that values diversity and fosters an inclusive culture, where your contributions can make a significant impact both within the organization and in the broader community.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Work-life balance initiatives

Opportunities for community involvement

Qualifications

• Experienced architect ready to support teams or lead architectural teams.
• Strong understanding of architectural design techniques and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement architectural strategies for high-quality software delivery.
• Collaborate with teams to coordinate the delivery of solutions.

Skills

Python programming

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Architectural design techniques

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert)

Tools

Low-code platforms (e.g., PowerApps, Appian)

Integration tools

Job description

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion, and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

The Grant Thornton Digital Audit Team provides best in class digital products, services, and skills to enable the auditors of the future to set the industry benchmark for professional services firms, leveraging digital, data, and technology opportunities to be the number one practice for audit quality, client service, and operational excellence.

The Digital Audit Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing Digital Audit solutions within the organisation. This role involves defining the architecture, creating solution designs, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. The Solutions Architect will work closely with the Development Team, Product Owners, and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Open to all UK locations, flexible working and part-time considered.

A look into the role

As a Digital Audit Solutions Architect, you will:

1. Develop and implement architectural strategies, governance, plans, and procedures to ensure high-quality software delivery.
2. Design and manage all solution architecture activities, including functional, non-functional, and integration aspects.
3. Work with a team of developers, providing guidance and support.
4. Collaborate with Development Teams and Product Owners to coordinate the delivery of solutions.
5. Produce and maintain technical documentation related to architectural activities.
6. Ensure alignment of architectural activities with other lifecycle activities, such as requirements analysis, design, and implementation.
7. Participate in daily progress meetings, presenting architectural improvements and developments.
8. Manage tools development and configuration management activities.

Knowing you’re right for us:

Joining us as a Digital Audit Solutions Architect, the minimum criteria is that you are an experienced architect ready to move from being an individual contributor to supporting teams or will already have experience leading architectural teams to ensure quality across the development or product lifecycle. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

1. Knowledge of low-code platforms (e.g., PowerApps, Appian) and Python programming.
2. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
3. Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are a plus.
4. Strong understanding of architectural design techniques and best practices.
5. Experience in solution planning, analysis, design, and implementation.
6. Familiarity with integration tools and methodologies.
7. Excellent communication and leadership skills.
8. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
9. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. We never settle for what is easy; we look beyond to deliver the right thing for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues, helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter. That’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas, and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right for the firm, our clients, our people, and themselves. It’s how it should be.

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