Solutions Engineer

ECS Resource Group Ltd; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions organization is seeking a Solutions Engineer based in the UK. The role involves managing strategic business engagements and IT solutions. Candidates should have expertise in Azure SQL and related technologies, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid environment. This is a permanent position with a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience with Azure SQL and related tools.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stakeholder engagement for strategic business plans.
• Liaise with senior staff to understand business needs.
• Research emerging technologies for business applications.
• Develop knowledge of technical service architecture.

Skills

Azure SQL

Data Factory

Analysis Services

Power BI

Microsoft Azure

Entra

Power Platform

Logic Apps

SharePoint Online

Effective communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Documentation skills

Workshop facilitation

IT security mindset

Adaptability

Job description

Solutions Engineer

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

Salary - 55,000 - 60,000 per annum

Hybrid - 3 days in office (After successful completion of the probation period)

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
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Presentation Skills
• Documentation skills
• Workshop facilitation
• 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

Further information provided upon application

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.