Senior Solution Architect - Perm - Engineering background, APIs, DevOps, AWS, SQL, TOGAF
Responsibilities
* 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 clients 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.
Qualifications
* Experience: 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, containerization (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.
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.
Location: Permanent role - hybrid working - Central London based.
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