Solution Architect
Ref: BBBH62606_1736346220Solution Architect
Whitehall Resources are currently looking for a Solution Architect.
You will be required to use an FCSA Accredited Umbrella Company for this role.
Key Requirements:
– To lead the solution architecture definition for complex end to end solutions, working with functional consultants, technical architects covering each solution component, and Enterprise Architects driving the long-term architectural direction.
Key Responsibilities:
– Manages activities that take place during solution ideation, solution design, and solution implementation.
– Reviews business context for solutions to company challenges as well as designing to realise the vision and requirements for the solution, recommending potential options, (which may include RFIs, RFPs or prototype development), selecting the most optimal option, and the development of a roadmap for the selected solution.
– Communicates the architecture to the stakeholders and collaborates and coordinates with existing domain architects in the formalization and adoption of IT standards and procedures.
– Champions a structured approach to business application solutions.
– Directly assists in the development of a solutions architecture program including departmental roadmaps and project portfolios for IT systems architecture.
– Assures solutions not only are a fit for the specific purpose but also closely align with the standards guidelines of technology solutions.
– Influences changes to standards when necessary.
– Assists domain architecture team on solutions management and timing of financial spend for application solutions.
– Supports the architectural aspects of all application projects in peer IT portfolios.
– Directs the identification and recommendation of appropriate solutions, upgrades, replacements, or decommissioning options incorporating business and technology productivity, usability, and total cost of ownership.
– Provides analysis of security protection technologies as necessary.
– Plan and Design foundational frameworks to leverage AI/Gen AI technologies effectively to fulfill business needs (Desirable and will elevate the profile).
Key Experience:
– SA experience in the Customer domain related to solutioning with Customer Management platforms(CMP), Customer engagement platforms(CEP), CIAM(Customer Identity & Access Management) platforms and Consent Management platforms.
– Nice to have architecture and technology knowledge in GDS and PSS Systems.
– Must have a proven track record for architecting cloud native solutions (preferably on the AWS cloud).
– Must be able to quickly and independently gain control and run solution design within the transformation programme.
– Must have demonstrated leadership skills in previous engagement(s).
– Must understand Architecture Review Board and Technical Design Assurance process and has delivered Solution Blueprints and design artefacts.
– Excellent oral and written communication.
– Analytical and problem-solving skills.
– High attention to detail regarding accounting skills.
– Ability to work under indirect supervision on take on responsibilities swiftly.
– Broad understanding of information technology topics.
– Effective interpersonal skills and collaborative management style to include teamwork and team building ability.
– Comfortable with ambiguity and time spent outside of comfort zone acquiring new skills.
– Flexible in a fast-paced dynamic environment with shifting roles and responsibilities.
– Technically creative and open-minded.
All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.