SC Cleared Solution Architect | Major project | Multiple levels
SC Cleared | Solution Architect | AWS or Azure or GCP | Major Project
Job Description
Solution Design and Architecture: Develop and document high-level and detailed architectural designs for complex systems, ensuring that solutions meet business and technical requirements.
Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work closely with business leaders, IT teams, and external partners to understand business needs, translate them into technical requirements, and propose the best possible solutions.
Technology Roadmap: Create and maintain a technology roadmap that aligns with the client’s strategy, identifying opportunities to improve existing systems or leverage new technologies.
System Integration: Design and implement integration strategies that allow disparate systems to work together seamlessly, ensuring data consistency, system reliability, and scalability.
Solution Implementation Oversight: Oversee and guide the development teams during the implementation of designed solutions, ensuring adherence to the architecture and best practices.
Security and Compliance: Ensure that all solutions comply with internal security standards and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), including data privacy, security, and disaster recovery considerations.
Documentation: Develop and maintain detailed documentation of solution designs, architecture principles, and integration approaches for ongoing projects and future reference.
Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical risks in solution designs, ensuring that potential challenges or vulnerabilities are addressed early in the project lifecycle.
We are currently operating a discretionary hybrid working model designed to help you plan your work and your life. We want our people to come into the office at least two days a week.
Qualifications
Experience:
* 3+ years of experience as a Solution Architect, Software Architect, or similar role, with a strong background in software design and system integration.
* Proven experience designing complex enterprise-level solutions across multiple platforms and technologies.
* Demonstrated expertise in architecting cloud-based or hybrid systems.
Technical Skills:
* Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#).
* Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and cloud-native architectures.
* Experience with APIs, microservices, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern software development practices.
* Knowledge of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data management best practices.
* Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
Soft Skills:
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented approach to solution design.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, prioritising work effectively.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or similar.
* Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
* Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (ISO, NIST, etc.).
* Experience with Agile methodologies and working in DevOps environments.
We know the skill-gap and ‘somewhat need to tick every box’ can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply – we’d love to hear from you.
£25000 - £30000 per annum, Benefits: Remote, Occasional Local Client Travel
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