Job Description
Solutions Architect Opportunity! £80,000 -£85,000 + Bonus - Leeds/Hybrid - 1 day on site per week.
The Bridge IT have partnered with a leading financial services organisation based in Leeds to recruit a Solutions Architect. The primary purpose of this role is to act as a subject matter expert in application and technology solutions, leading and delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions across multiple platforms. The Solution Architect will play a pivotal role in contributing to the delivery of our clients Group IT Strategy by shaping and ensuring the implementation of robust technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leadership & Delivery: Lead internal and external teams in delivering innovative, cost-effective technology solutions across various domains.
* Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a domain expert and advocate for the architecture team, acting as the primary point of contact within your area of responsibility.
* Solution Shaping: Match business requirements with appropriate technology solutions across multiple systems.
* System Performance: Ensure that applications and systems perform to user expectations, continuously evolving and maintaining them.
* Application Roadmaps: Contribute to the development of application roadmaps, identifying software end-of-life risks and evolving the technology landscape.
* Design Assurance & Mentorship: Support design assurance within the architecture team, mentor peers, and the wider IT community.
* Governance & Alignment: Ensure that all IT changes are governed appropriately and align with application roadmaps and overall IT strategy, standards, and practices.
Required Experience:
* Comprehensive understanding of architecture, including Enterprise, Solution, and Application design.
* Deep knowledge of all phases of the project life cycle.
* Familiarity with financial services IT solutions, mobile technology solutions, CRM, and web application architecture.
* Working knowledge of Change Management processes and Project Management methodologies.
* Strong leadership abilities with experience leading teams and resources in a Matrix structure.
* In-depth understanding and focus on cloud technologies (AWS)
In return, our client can offer between £80,000 - £85,000 plus a car allowance and a generous bonus. If this is something you would like to hear more about, please apply within.