Solution Architect

• Develop a deep understanding of the technology and business ambitions of the Enterprise Foundations programme
• Shape workstreams and lead solution design to enable business ambitions and fulfil the architectural vision
• Provide governance and guidance to engineering teams and suppliers to ensure the quality of delivered solutions

• Previous knowledge and experience of Azure architecture frameworks and approaches
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices to ensure solutions are efficient, reliable, and scalable
• Able to drive collaboration with virtual, multi-cultural and matrixed teams and 3rd parties
• Able to take ownership of the deployment and service transition processes, ensuring smooth transition into operation
• Extensive working experience in a solution architecture and technical design role, with expertise in Azure data landscapes, integrations and reporting
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to interact with stakeholders up to director level
• Able to lead technology change initiatives, work collaboratively with technology suppliers, creating both high-level and low-level designs that describe the technical architecture of a solution
• Strong analytical skills to analyse complex business problems and requirements

Skills allowance (up to £5,000 dependant on experience)