Solution Architect

As a Solutions Architect you will: 
1. Work closely with the Client Engagement function and other senior members of the team, to design and create innovative digital solutions using latest technologies & platforms, in support of both client & internal business requirements 
2. Build solution pitch in Government and Enterprise segments 
3. Share knowledge of tools and techniques with colleagues, including non-technical personnel
4. Lead and contribute to storyboarding and brainstorming exercises, and run scoping and design meetings or conference calls with clients 
5. Perform requirements analysis for the business 
6. Produce software technical documentation and oversee the quality of that produced by others in the team 
7. Support colleagues in business development activities, including proposal writing, estimating and client presentations. 
8. Help maintain the quality system for the Digital Team including Software Development 
9. Processes and Standard Operating Procedures 
10. Assist with the technical proposals for RFP and RFI responses

Must haves: 
1. Experience working in a product development environment employing software development techniques for delivering business value quickly

2. Experience in architecting complex system integration and business process refinement across various applications and technologies, with a preference for applications within the government and enterprise sector

3. Ability to provide expert guidance on how to implement and operationalize solution architectures, including advice on how current and future systems and operations can support the wider business.

4. Experience communicating with all levels of an organization - business and technical staff.

5. Experience working with 3rd party (outsourced) IT providers and/or system integrators.

Desired Experience: 
1. Experience of representing architecture and issues during development at all key governance committees 
2. Experience of leading the development of Architecture Impact Assessments and Definitions to ensure business and non-functional requirements are addressed 
3. Lead architecture and design effort on a major project - Defined overall solution, coding standards, documentation, templates and patterns of implementation

Essential Personal Attributes: 
1. Must be a strong relationship builder with experience with managing all stakeholders 
2. Interest in emerging technologies and how they can be applied to drive business outcomes 
3. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical colleagues and clients.

Job Perks

Five days a week & happy faces!!