Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect

Mainly Remote with occasional travel to Preston or Frimley

£648.31 per day Umbrella inside IR35

12 Month Contract

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the Uks leading defence organisations. This role is Mainly remote with occasional travel to Frimley or Preston.

Role Description

Specify, design and assure information systems that support core organisational functions within key account or functional areas
Works within the Shared Services Enterprise IT Architecture area to define robust and cost effective solution architectures and designs to meet the business objectives and requirements of the customer, with responsibility for delivery of fit for purpose solutions in line with Shared Services Enterprise IT standards and policies
Works on multiple projects at any one time depending on the size of the projects working closely with the Project Manager and associated roles covering business change/analysis, service design, security and product development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate the solution design to a wide audience including development and test teams, reviewers (both internal and external to Shared Services Enterprise IT), business management and customers
Knowledge:

Proven experience in delivering IM&T solutions together with associated architecture deliverables
Proven knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks e.g. TOGAF
Understanding of the service lifecycle is advantageous e.g. ITIL
Hands-on experience with business and system requirements gathering / analysis
Proven experience in design and development of Information Systems
Strong understanding of information processing principles and practices
Technical knowledge of a range of IM&T business systems from ERPs through procurement to supplier management

Skills:

Excellent analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
Very good written and oral communication skills
Architecture and technical support documentation skills
Understanding of IM&T / software development lifecycle (including methodologies e.g. Agile) and associated reviews, policies, standards and governance processes
Strong interpersonal and consultative skills
Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders at all business levels and present ideas in user-friendly language
Able to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Experience of technical leadership e.g. acting as a Project Technical Authority or Project Engineering Manager

Qualifications:

Relevant IT, engineering or business degree
Relevant vocational qualification or equivalent experience e.g. HNC / HND
Member, Chartered or Fellow of recognised IT and/or Engineering society.

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply