Solution Architect
Our client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires an experienced Solution Architect to be based in their client’s office in Luton, UK.
This is a hybrid role, and you may be able to work some days remotely.
This is a 6+ month temporary contract, to start asap.
Day rate: Competitive Market rate.
The purpose of the job is to lead the solution architecture definition for complex end to end solutions, working with Functional Consultants, Technical Architects covering each solution component, and Enterprise Architects driving the long-term architectural direction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage activities that take place during solution ideation, solution design, and solution implementation
- Review business context for solutions to company challenges as well as designing to realise the vision and requirements for the solution, recommending potential options, (which may include RFIs, RFPs or prototype development), selecting the most optimal option, and the development of a roadmap for the selected solution
- Communicate the architecture to the stakeholders and collaborates and coordinates with existing domain Architects in the formalisation and adoption of IT standards and procedures
- Champion a structured approach to business application solutions
- Directly assist in the development of a solutions architecture program including departmental roadmaps and project portfolios for IT systems architecture
- Assure solutions not only are a fit for the specific purpose but also closely align with the standards guidelines of technology solutions
- Influence changes to standards when necessary
- Assist domain architecture team on solutions management and timing of financial spend for application solutions
- Support the architectural aspects of all application projects in peer IT portfolios
- Direct the identification and recommendation of appropriate solutions, upgrade, replacements, or decommissioning options incorporating business and technology productivity, usability, and total cost of ownership
- Provide analysis of security protection technologies as necessary
- Plan and design foundational frameworks to leverage AI/ Gen AI technologies effectively to fulfil business needs (Desirable and will elevate the profile)
Key Requirements:
- Must have SA experience in the Customer domain related to solutioning with Customer Management platforms (CMP), Customer engagement platforms (CEP), CIAM (Customer Identity & Access Management) platforms and Consent Management platforms
- Proven track record for architecting Cloud native solutions (preferably on the AWS cloud)
- Must understand Architecture Review Board and Technical Design Assurance process and has delivered Solution Blueprints and design artefacts
- Able to quickly and independently gain control and run solution design within the client’s transformation programme
- Should have demonstrated leadership skills in previous engagement(s)
- Architecture and technology knowledge in Aviation Commercial domains such as GDS and PSS systems (Nice to have)
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail regarding accounting skills
- Ability to work under indirect supervision on take on responsibilities swiftly
- Broad understanding of information technology topics
- Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative management style to include teamwork and team building ability
- Comfortable with ambiguity and time spent outside of comfort zone acquiring new skills
- Flexible in a fast-paced dynamic environment with shifting roles and responsibilities
- Technically creative and open-minded
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