Solution Architect

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle."
— Steve Jobs —

IT

Software engineering and design architecture

Full Time/Permanent

Degree in Computer Science or related subject, or equivalent work experience.

3 or more years of professional experience as a senior technical resource within large and complex software implementation projects.

Market Competitive + Other benefits.

Hybrid Position

Our client is seeking a Solution Architect to join our fast-paced team and play a key role in designing and implementing industry-leading solutions. We are seeking a strong candidate who can leverage their technical knowledge and broad in-field experience to drive the design and implementation of our product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and document high-quality end-to-end solutions to meet the customer's requirements that are fit for purpose, scalable, and secure.
2. Lead technical teams across multiple projects effectively, delegating work as appropriate to use people and resources to best effect.
3. Support the planning for the technical workstream, ensuring deliverables meet the project milestones.
4. Define and challenge customer business and technical requirements to ensure strategies and solutions are aligned with customer needs.
5. Provide technical governance and assurance for proposed solutions throughout the delivery life cycle.
6. Identify and mitigate existing business risk or risks associated with solution design and delivery.
7. Where required, deep-dive key initiatives to help overcome technical incidents, complex problems, and/or realize opportunities.

Requirements:

1. All round competence in Application, Integration, Data, Technology, and Security architecture.
2. Good understanding of SaaS, Cloud hosting, and Integration technologies.
3. Experience in development of distributed/scalable systems and high-volume transaction applications.
4. Broad understanding of software development lifecycle with experience of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
5. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, have excellent attention to detail, and work effectively under deadlines.
6. Ability to think strategically and present technical concepts in an uncomplicated manner confidently to an executive audience with well-summarised, concise information.
7. Ability to independently lead teams and execute on responsibilities with minimal guidance and oversight.
8. Strong analytical skills and ability to make data driven decisions.
9. Able to thrive in fast-paced environments with frequent change as standard.
10. A strong teamwork ethic with a proven ability to work collaboratively.
11. Professional qualifications such as ITIL3, TOGAF, etc.
12. Excellent English with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
13. Experience in the CPG, Retail, ERP sectors is highly beneficial.

1. All round competence in Application, Integration, Data, Technology, and Security architecture.
2. Good understanding of SaaS, Cloud hosting, and Integration technologies.
3. Experience in development of distributed/scalable systems and high-volume transaction applications.
4. Broad understanding of software development lifecycle with experience of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
5. Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, have excellent attention to detail, and work effectively under deadlines.
6. Ability to think strategically and present technical concepts in an uncomplicated manner confidently to an executive audience with well-summarised, concise information.
7. Ability to independently lead teams and execute on responsibilities with minimal guidance and oversight.
8. Strong analytical skills and ability to make data driven decisions.
9. Able to thrive in fast-paced environments with frequent change as standard.
10. A strong teamwork ethic with a proven ability to work collaboratively.
11. Professional qualifications such as ITIL3, TOGAF, etc.
12. Excellent English with outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Experience in the CPG, Retail, ERP sectors is highly beneficial.