Solution Architect - Data Applications

You will be responsible for designing and implementing the solution architecture to ensure alignment with objectives. This role involves analysing the current technology infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement, and developing plans to enhance efficiency, scalability, and security. You will need to understand our technology strategy and collaborate with stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors, to develop comprehensive solutions that support the Audit’s long-term vision.

Skills and experience

· Proven expert knowledge of Cloud architecture design relating to Azure

· Strong understanding of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Cloud hosting and integration technologies

· Strong understanding of Azure Active Directory

· Experience of cloud monitoring, provisioning, orchestration management, and DevSecOps

· Business focused, with the ability to communicate and convey messages to both technical and business stakeholders

· Good knowledge of at least 2-3 other domains in Infrastructure, Networking, Security, and Integration

· Good knowledge of EA governance incl. steps required, e.g., Info Sec approval, conceptual and solution architecture reviews, pen tests, code reviews and service acceptance criteria

· Strong experience in Enterprise and Solution Architecture roles

· A high level of general, technical knowledge incl. current, emerging and future technology market trends and their impact on business

· Good understanding of project management concepts, incl. Gantt charts/plans, risks, assumptions, and dependencies, etc.

· Ability to leverage networks in CLIENTS, e.g., to tap into additional expertise if required

· Good understanding of technical debt, incl. its causes, how to measure it, and remedial actions incl. decommissioning

· Experience of working with project teams both onshore and/or offshore

· Comfortable working with ambiguity at the beginning of projects, with ability to provide clarity of direction despite this

· Mentor and coach junior colleagues where necessary

Desirable

· Knowledge of AWS and GCP

· Knowledge of Databricks

· Experience of M365

· Be a Cloud advocate to a wider audience inside and outside of the business

· Bring fresh ideas to the team and wider firm, e.g. new software, containerization or automation (e.g. infra as code) of existing infrastructure and projects

· Practical understanding of GDPR and ISO 27001

· Qualified in ITIL and TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)

Details:
Must have UK RTW
Multiuple hires available, Team Build
6 month FTC, Likely extensions
Upto £135k per year
2 stage interview process
Big 4 Consultancy

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