The Solutions Architect is responsible for giving technical oversight amongst multiple projects in relation to solution design, client interaction and adherence to the core product architecture. This role requires someone who is experienced in leading development teams in accordance to best practices defined within the organisation and who has the ability to oversee and report on multiple projects. They must have a keen eye for detail, and an effective communication technique.
Working cross-functionally, the role will require the ability to formulate clear recommendations, drive governance strategies, and influence Business, Quality and IS stakeholders at all levels up to and including Director.
- Liaise with business analysts and business leads to ensure the solution design meets requirements
- Writing and development of technical design specifications and solution documents.
- Ensure developed or modified application components align with the business, architecture and solution performance goals
- Assist in defining structured practices especially in development, build and release management
- Embed best practices and new methodologies
- Technical point of contact for client architects
- Escalation point for technical questions
- Oversight of technical approach
- Responsibility for overall technical delivery on each project
- 3 years experience as a software/technical architect
- A self-starter with an ability to work to deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Experience with .NET or Java (or other OOP), SQL or Oracle technologies required
- Excellent understanding of system integration, web services, etc.
- Experience with Oracle database and middleware
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience of all aspects of software project life cycles from requirements gathering, through design, development and implementation
- Experience of Agile development methodologies preferable
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Degree or Diploma in Computing or similar related qualification
- Microsoft Certification an advantage
- Project-driven work requirements with overtime as needed to meet deadlines.
- Travel will be a requirement for this role