At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over seven million GCSEs and A-levels each year and it’s our people who make this happen.
Solutions Architect
Permanent
Smart Working - Approximately 2 days per week in office although this may be more/less depending on work requirements.
Do you have an interest and passion for solution architecture, with knowledge and experience of using cloud providers especially Azure?
Do you want to join an organisation at the start of the Architecture evolution and play a critical role in the migration, modernisation and convergence programme?
Is it important to you that your work makes a clear and tangible difference to not only your colleagues but to a wider audience?
We are looking to expand our growing Architecture team with either an experienced Solution Architect or Senior Software Developer who are looking to transition into a Solution Architect role.
As a team we will be focusing on ensuring all our products and solutions are fit for purpose, this includes enhancing the current solutions as well as ensuring the technology remains up to date and fit for the future roadmaps.
If you have the experience and confidence to drive solutions and can effectively influence innovation and change, we’d love to hear to talk about how we can work together to use and enhance your skills.
Minimum Requirements
* Experience in the design of modern cloud applications and the methods used to analyze and document such architectures.
* Ability to persuade and influence both internal and external stakeholders.
* Nurture, support and encourage the development teams to ensure they stay engaged with the technical vision.
* Have a can-do attitude with the ability to manage your own time.
* Be inquisitive and eager to research and learn new and emerging technologies.
* Be a strong team player.
What’s in it for you:
At AQA we recognise our employees' contribution and in return we are proud to offer an extensive reward and benefit package.
This includes:
* 25 days' annual leave rising to 30 days with service, plus all Bank Holidays and additional Christmas office closure.
* Flexible working environment and professional and personal development at your fingertips.
* Excellent contributory pension (6% - 11.5% dependent on employee contribution).
* Life assurance, BUPA PMI and Health Cash Plan.
* Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme.
What next?
If the role looks of interest and you would like to apply, please do so via our portal. Every application will be provided with a written response!
We are reviewing applications as they come through and reserve the right to close this role early.
Full Job Description
Summary
To be responsible for architecting, designing, and specifying software solutions to the highest standards in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders.
Requires extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, the Microsoft development stack and related technologies surrounding the .Net framework, with focus on best practice and the latest cloud design patterns.
About Us
AQA is an independent charity that sets and marks over half of all GCSEs and A-levels in the UK every year. Our purpose is to advance education by helping students and teachers to realise their potential. As part of AQA, you’ll very quickly appreciate the determination and unwavering passion to deliver this goal in everything we do. To help drive these ambitions, AQA invests in the development of its people by offering a range of professional development and learning opportunities leading to over 50% of our permanent roles being filled internally.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you have any requirements for reasonable adjustments in relation to the application, interview or the prospective job, please contact Faye Harrison (she/her) at fharrison@aqa.org.uk or on 07813 724161. We are asking for this information to make the process as equitable as possible for each candidate.
Hybrid Working
We’re operating a hybrid working model. This allows for our colleagues to work from two days a week in one of our offices across England.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
AQA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique.
Conflict of Interest
Please note that due to the confidential nature of our work, we are unable to employ people for our temporary roles who are currently a candidate for Key Stage 4 and 5 public examinations.
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