Solutions Architect

Anson McCade; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complex tech programmes

UK-wide exposure

Travel ad hoc

Technical training

Strategic influence

Private medical

Job summary

Anson McCade is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to design secure, scalable technology solutions for high-profile UK programmes. You will translate complex requirements into robust architectural designs and provide technical leadership across delivery teams.

The role offers exposure to secure environments, UK-wide client work with ad hoc travel, ongoing training and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, open source and open standards.
• Solid understanding of architecture concepts, methodologies and approaches.
• Experience with architectural modelling such as ArchiMate, UML or BPMN.
• Knowledge of integration techniques, architecture patterns and non-functional requirements.
• Experience providing technical leadership to development teams.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Define creative solutions addressing both functional and non-functional requirements
• Develop architectural roadmaps for systems and business services
• Create and communicate solution designs using industry-standard modelling techniques
• Define architectural standards, principles and guidelines
• Ensure solutions meet agreed architectural principles and quality standards
• Work closely with development and delivery teams to provide technical leadership
• Contribute to architectural practice development, thought leadership and new service offerings

Skills

Cloud technologies

Open source & standards

Architecture concepts

Archimate/UML/BPMN

Integration techniques

Non-functional requirements

Technical leadership

Agile & traditional delivery

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Location: UK-wide | Hybrid | Ad hoc travel to client sites

Level: Specialist

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Clearance: BPSS & SC

Are you an experienced Solution Architect looking to work on complex technology programmes within highly secure environments?

This is an opportunity to join a major technology and consulting organisation, working with clients across the UK to design secure, scalable and innovative technology solutions.

The Role

As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for translating complex business and technical requirements into robust architectural solutions.

You will:

• Define creative solutions addressing both functional and non-functional requirements
• Develop architectural roadmaps for systems and business services
• Create and communicate solution designs using industry-standard modelling techniques
• Define architectural standards, principles and guidelines
• Ensure solutions meet agreed architectural principles and quality standards
• Work closely with development and delivery teams to provide technical leadership
• Contribute to architectural practice development, thought leadership and new service offerings

What's on offer?

• Work on complex, high-profile technology programmes
• Exposure to secure and technically challenging environments
• UK-wide client exposure with ad hoc travel rather than a fixed site requirement
• Continued technical training and professional development
• Opportunity to influence architecture and technical strategy
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 25 days' annual leave plus additional charitable leave
• Private medical insurance

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a Solution Architect with a strong technical foundation and experience working across modern technology environments.

You should have:

• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, open source and open standards
• Solid understanding of architecture concepts, methodologies and approaches
• Experience with architectural modelling such as ArchiMate, UML or BPMN
• Knowledge of integration techniques, architecture patterns and non-functional requirements
• Experience providing technical leadership to development teams
• Strong quality assurance and technical governance skillsExperience working across both Agile and traditional delivery methodologies
• The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain BPSS and UK Security Check (SC) clearance.

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