Solution Architect

As a Solution Architect you will be highly flexible, adaptable, and able to apply your skills to many different scenarios in support of both our clients and our company’s internal projects. You will be put forward for roles with our clients where you will be required to provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) guidance and direction either individually or leading a team of a multi-discipline team.Your responsibilitiesProviding expertise, advice, guidance, and support to clientsConsulting with clients to understand and evaluate the “As-Is” system laydown and business processes, and their future requirements, as well as ensuring resolutions are aligned with the clients’ business and budget constraintsPresenting complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiencesPreparing and delivering presentations for project teams, management, and customers as appropriateSupporting clients to adopt best practice, implementing evergreen services for maximum business value within their ICT estateImplementing systems thinking to make recommendations for improvements to solutions which meets those requirementsProviding expertise relating to the latest technology opportunities which may satisfy solution optionsDesigning solutions and steering them through the end-to-end lifecycle, from capture and design to implementation, test, delivery, and acceptance as well as through life careDeveloping complex solutions, using knowledge of schematic design, product design, architectural modelling, and prototype testingProviding insights to the DevOps and wider team with regards to specific components of the solution being delivered by generating system diagrams or architectural views to describe the flow of activityContributing to the development, growth and conduct of the businessContributing to business development activities and the winning of new client contractsExperience you’ll needExtensive experience with architecture modelling (Archimate, UML etc.)Proven experience analysing and designing Systems Engineering techniques and approachesWell versed in defining solution performance metrics and user, system and service requirementsSolid understanding of industry best practice in business, enterprise, and solution architecture spaceExperience defining solution performance metrics and user system and service requirementsA track record in producing stakeholder focused models, for example user stories of the solutionExpertise in defining the end-to-end test approach and strategy, plans, and test scriptsAbility to think outside of the box to implement innovative and effective solutions and adapt quickly to obstacles and changing demandsUK resident and right to work with (or ability to attain) SC vetting status (or higher)At least 7+ years Defence related experienceIn depth knowledge of Defence ICT systemsExperience utilising agile delivery methodologies and processesWillingness to travel to client sites (travel away from office is expensed)A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related/equivalent field or suitable work experienceRelevant professional accreditationWhat you’ll get in returnCompetitive salary and annual bonus schemeGenerous pension and life assuranceOwnership of company shares via Employee Ownership Trust after first year25 days annual leave plus your birthday off and options to buy and sell holiday10 days additional leave for military reservistsUp to 2 days of paid volunteering a yearIndividual Doctor@Hand healthcare coverGenuine flexible workingWork from home, our Bristol offices, or client sitesThe latest secure techInvestment in personal developmentVibrant social sceneRelocation bonus for graduatesWhat’s next?Apply
with your CV today. Please note, due to the nature of our work, we require our employees to undergo security vetting and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.
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