Job Summary
We are seeking a Solutions Architect to join our Enterprise Technology team, driving educational excellence by leveraging cutting-edge technologies.
About the Role
* Lead 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, providing effective and pragmatic advice, guidance, direction.
* Design, implement, guide and support the delivery of technology solutions to address business requirements and liaise between technology / business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and apply high levels of technology knowledge and architectural expertise in the production of architectural designs and approaches.
* Establish, lead on and champion coherent corporate wide architecture model(s) and standards where appropriate.
* Design, implement, guide and support the delivery of technology solutions to address business requirements and liaise between technology / business stakeholders.
* Develop, take ownership of, and maintain policies, procedures, guidance and standards that make up the IT Strategy & Enterprise Architecture management system.
* Support the Enterprise Architect in refreshing and implementing the AQA technology strategy, leading on specific areas as required.
* Directly contribute to the definition and verification of adherence to technical standards covering areas such as Application, Infrastructure and Integration architectures.
Requirements
* Proven solution architect with a strong track record of related IT expertise and delivery across a number of practices within the IT industry.
* Expert working knowledge and understanding of Enterprise applications frameworks, Service Oriented Architecture, Enterprise architecture, Information modelling and design frameworks.
* Expert knowledge and understanding of Mainstream computing platforms and architectures, Operating systems, Databases, End user computing platforms, Networks and communications.
* Extensive experience of enterprise class organisations with cloud / mixed IT footprints and related modernisation of corporate architecture and application of appropriate governance.
* Expert knowledge and understanding of implementing technical changes in existing legacy IT estates.
* Possess a broad understanding of and experience in working within programme and project management methodologies and governance.
Working Arrangements
Smart Working - Approximately 2 days per week in office, although this may be more/less depending on work requirements.
Benefits
* Generous Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus all Bank Holidays and additional Christmas office closure.
* Flexible Working: A 35-hour week with the empowerment to deliver requirements of your role when it suits everyone.
* Develop yourself at work: Receive sponsorship for apprenticeships and other qualifications.
* Competitive Pension Scheme: Excellent contributory pension plan (6% - 11.5% based on your contribution).
* Your health and wellbeing: BUPA private medical insurance, gym membership/ access and free access the Headspace app.