Base location: Reading/Havant with the option of hybrid working Salary: £70 - £80k performance related bonus a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing. Working Pattern: Permanent Full time with Flexible working options available What is the Role? We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect with a strong focus on system integration between business and operations systems, along with extensive experience in data architecture. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing and implementing solutions that bridge the gap between various systems, ensuring seamless data flow and operational efficiency. - Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions that integrate various business and operational systems. - Design and implement system integration strategies that enhance data accessibility, consistency, and reliability across the organization. - Develop data architecture frameworks that support data governance, quality, and security, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance standards. - Evaluate and select appropriate integration tools and technologies to facilitate effective communication between disparate systems. - Create and maintain detailed documentation of integration processes, data flows, and architectural designs. - Work closely with development teams to ensure solutions are implemented according to best practices and align with architectural principles. - Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept through to deployment and support. - Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies related to system integration and data architecture to continually enhance organizational capabilities. What do I need Understanding of TM Forum standards, frameworks and best practices including eTOM ,SID and Open APIs Experience of cloud platforms and their integration services Proficiency in various integration protocols (REST, SOAP ) and exposure to any iPaaS platforms (e.g.: MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica) Knowledge of industry standard architectural frameworks e.g.: TOGAF, Zachman Ability to lead proof-of-concept efforts and pilot projects to validate architectural decisions Experience with agile methodologies and DevOps practices Strong background in data architecture and management including big data and analytics platform Working knowledge of SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB), and data warehousing solutions. Working knowledge of data modelling, database design, and data integration strategies. Working knowledge of data cleansing frameworks. Next Steps All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. Should you need any further assistance please contact careersneosnetworks.com