Solution Architect - Manchester: £74,360 - £87,300, Milton Keynes: £77,427 - £90,900. 18 Month FTC, Smart Working, approximately 2 days per week in office.
Join AQA, a leading provider of academic qualifications in the UK, as a Solution Architect in our Enterprise Technology team.
About the Role
* Lead on the delivery of Solutions Architecture services, designing and ensuring delivery of IT solutions that meet business requirements.
* Provide solution architecture consultancy support to colleagues and business stakeholders.
* Deliver a solution architecture service and approach that positively influences and evolves the information technology landscape.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and apply high levels of technology knowledge and architectural expertise.
* Design, implement, guide and support the delivery of technology solutions.
* Lead on specific areas of the AQA technology strategy.
* Establish and regularly review clear technology roadmaps.
* Review all systems solutions to ensure compliance with the IT strategy.
Requirements
* Proven solution architect with a strong track record of related IT expertise and delivery.
* Expert working knowledge of Enterprise applications frameworks, Service Oriented Architecture, and Enterprise architecture.
* Extensive experience of enterprise class organisations with cloud / mixed IT footprints.
* Direct experience of working and communicating effectively with peers, sponsors and business stakeholders.
Benefits
* Generous Annual Leave: 25 days, increasing to 30 days with service.
* Flexible Working: 35-hour week with empowerment to deliver requirements.
* Develop yourself at work: sponsorship for apprenticeships and other qualifications.
* Competitive Pension Scheme: 6% - 11.5% contribution.
* BUPA private medical insurance, gym membership/ access and free access to Headspace app.
Location
Heywood, ENG - OL10 3 FY