Technical Architecture/Solution Designer

Vallum Associates; Greater London; On-site; USD 67,114 - 120,805; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Solution Designer to join their dynamic team. This role involves creating and implementing solution designs in a complex enterprise environment, with a strong focus on MS-Azure technologies. You will play a critical role in guiding agile project teams, ensuring that solutions align with business needs and current technological trends. Your expertise in technical architecture and application development will be key to driving successful outcomes. If you're passionate about technology and thrive in collaborative environments, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in IT solution development disciplines.
• Proven experience in MS-Azure technical area and solution design.

Responsibilities

• Implement solution designs and create structured delivery decisions.
• Explain solutions within the context of the entire programme scope.

Skills

MS-Azure

Solution Design

Agile Methodologies

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Technical Architecture

Application Development

Information Security

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Equivalent Experience

Tools

ITIL Frameworks

SaaS

IaaS

PaaS

APIs

Microservices

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Successfully signed-off solution design documentation.
• Successfully implement solution designs.
• Creating well-structured design & delivery decisions.
• Programme colleagues see you as the person who clearly explains how solutions will work within the context of the entire programme scope & architecture.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Degree in computer science, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience & skills within the MS-Azure technical area.
• Minimum of five years of experience within at least two IT solution development disciplines, including technical architecture/solution design, application development, middleware, database management, information security or operations.
• Has previously performed a Solution Designer role in a complex enterprise environment.
• Good understanding of current technologies & trends, along with the practical application of these technologies to new, evolving business & operating models.
• Understands agile methods & processes. Capability to support agile project teams by providing advice & guidance on opportunities, impact & risks, taking account of technical & architectural debt.

KNOWLEDGE

• Familiarity with information management practices, agile manifesto, system development life cycle management, IT services management, infrastructure, operations, information security & ITIL frameworks.
• Proven ability to understand how business & technology interacts, and to document appropriate solutions at high & low levels depending on requirements.
• Knowledge of business ecosystems: SaaS, Infrastructure as a service (IaaS), Platform as a service (PaaS), SOA, APIs, open data, microservices & event-driven IT.
• Expertise in designing & delivering in an MS-Azure technical environment.
• Excellent understanding of application development methodologies, infrastructure & network architecture. Demonstrate exposure to new & emerging technologies as well as a range of processing environments.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation & negotiation.
• Strong leadership & influencing skills.
• Excellent analytical & technical skills.
• Data processing, analysis & design for best practice data management.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills, combined with planning & organizational skills.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Design, Engineering, and Information Technology

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy and Utilities