Solution Architect

A solution architect is in-charge of the overall technical vision and solution for a particular business problem. They design, describe and manage the solution design and govern the delivery of the solution against the intended vision.

Key responsibilities:

• Define creative solutions for business problems, holistically addressing functional and nonfunctional requirements.
• Define the architectural roadmaps for systems and business services.
• Build consensus for the proposed solution through engagement and communication with stakeholders.
• Effectively address stakeholder expectations and clearly describe solutions using industry standard modelling notations.
• Define and document standards and guidelines to direct the solution delivery.
• Ensure that the finished product conforms to the architectural principles and standards.
• Provide architectural and technical leadership.
• Contribute to the practice development through thought leadership and development of innovative services and offerings.
• Participate in business development activities, bids and development of innovative offerings.
• Participate in thought leadership on the subjects of Architecture and Digital Transformation.
• Line manage, mentor, train and develop more junior staff.

Essential

• Strong working knowledge of open source, open standards and cloud technologies.
• Good understanding of architectural concepts, methodologies and approaches.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a flair for collaboration.
• Excellent working knowledge of design patterns and modelling notations such as Archimate, UML and BPMN.
• Good knowledge of integration techniques, architecture patterns and non-functional drivers.
• Strong experience of leading development teams from a design and technical basis.

Desirable

• Quality Assurance skills to assess the quality and completeness of deliverables.
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience of both traditional and agile delivery methods.
• Ability to understand and challenge designs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to present data and findings to stakeholders in an impactful way.
• Possess the drive and desire to further your skills and lead in the architecture domain.